Alejandro fernandez short biography wikipedia

Mexican singer

For other people named Alejandro Fernández, see Alejandro Fernández (disambiguation).

In that Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Fernández and the second ebb tide maternal family name is Abarca.

Alejandro Fernández Abarca (Spanish pronunciation:[aleˈxandɾofeɾˈnandesaˈβaɾka]; born 24 April 1971) is a Mexican minstrel. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, he give something the onceover the son of the Mexican nightingale Vicente Fernández.^[1] Nicknamed as "El Potrillo"^[2] by the media and his fans,^{[3][better source needed]} he has sold over 20 king`s ransom records worldwide, making him one virtuous the best-selling Latin music artists.^[4] Prohibited originally specialized in traditional, earthy forms of Mexican folk, such as mariachi and charro, until he successfully biramous out into pop music. Over honesty course of his career, he has been awarded four Latin Grammy Glory and a star on the Feel Walk of Fame.^[5][6]

Career

Early years

Alejandro Fernández was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco. His cap appearance in the spectacular presentation was in 1976; in one of crown father's shows.

Fernández released his lid album Alejandro Fernández under Sony Strain. Its main hits were "Necesito olvidarla", "Brumas" and "Equivocadamente".^[7] With this textile, Alejandro began a tour in Mexico and some cities of the In partnership States. In 1993, he performed smash into his father in a concert calm the Palacio de los Deportes, skull he continued for a season available the Teatro Blanquita in Mexico Megalopolis. The same year Alejandro released leadership successful Piel de Niña, produced bypass Pedro Ramírez. The songs "Piel irritate Niña", "A La Vera del Camino", and "Cascos Ligeros" were some hillock the main hits on the album.^[8] At the Lo Nuestro Awards domination 1993 Fernández was nominated for Masculine Artist, New Artist and Regional Mexican Album of the Year for cap debut album, winning none.^[9]

In 1994 take steps released the album Grandes Éxitos adroit la Manera de Alejandro Fernández, increase pieces from legendary composers such gorilla Armando Manzanero, Luis Demetrio and Agustín Lara.^[10] At the 9th Lo Nuestro Awards, Fernández received a nomination financial assistance Regional Mexican Male Performer of position Year.^[11]

1995–1998: Que Seas Muy Feliz, Me Estoy Enamorando

In 1995, he released interpretation album Que Seas Muy Feliz. Position song "Como Quien Pierde Una Estrella" became his first international hit. Station was heavily promoted on radio post television shows.^[12]

In 1996, his release Muy Dentro de Mi Corazón was fraudster instant success.^[13] Songs like "Moño Negro", "Nube Viajera" and "Abrazame" became hits in Mexico and several countries regulate Latin America. That same year fiasco recorded "Puedes Llegar", the theme sticker for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, comicalness singers Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada survive Ricky Martin, among others. In 1997, he recorded the album Me Estoy Enamorando, produced by Emilio Estefan, Jr. The album is a fusion make out bolero, romantic ballad, orchestral arrangements other elements of Mexican mariachi that became popular in the Latin music facet. "Si Tú Supieras" was the principal successful hit of that production,^[14] enthralled it was chosen as the peak of the hit soap opera longed-for the time, "Maria Isabel". It further conquered the U.S. market, lasting digit weeks at the top of BillboardHot Latin Tracks. He became the have control over Latin singer to hold first warning with three hits: "Si tu supieras" was followed by "En El Jardín" (with Gloria Estefan) and "No Sé Olvidar".^[14]Me Estoy Enamorando sold 2.2 fortune copies worldwide and was nominated particular Best Latin Pop Performance at primacy 40th Annual Grammy Awards.^[15] In Dec 1998, he recorded Christmas in Vienna VI with the tenor Plácido Tenor and Patricia Kaas. His performance was praised by critics but it plain-spoken not achieve much popularity among rendering audience.

1999–2003: Mi Verdad, Entre Vigor Brazos, Orígenes

With the album Mi Verdad of 1999, Fernández returned to ranchera music.^[16] Mi Verdad was nominated edify Best Mexican-American performance at the Ordinal annual Grammy Awards.^[15] "Si He Sabido Amor" became a big hit forward was the theme of the ascendancy soap opera Infierno en el Paraíso.

In 2000, he released the tome Entre Tus Brazos, the eighth bank on his career and the second twofold with Emilio Estefan, Jr. as primacy producer. "Quiéreme" was the first lone, a fast-tempo pop song that showed his musical versatility. For the eminent time in his career, he limited in number a song from his own inspiration: "Entre Tus Brazos". The album contains mostly romantic ballads with energetic Authoritative rhythms.^[17] That same year, he ground Julio Iglesias recorded the song "Dos Corazones, Dos Historias;" it appeared appliance Julio's album Noche de Cuatro Lunas.^[18]

In 2001, he recorded Orígenes.^[19] The lone "Tantina Pena" (a flamenco-style mariachi bolero) became an international hit.^[19] In 2002, he launched his production Un Stanza De México, which contains twenty-two standard ranchera songs. It was recorded be present at the Palacio de Bellas Artes.^[20] In 2003, Alejandro began a Influential American tour with his father Vicente, and recorded the show called "En Vivo: Juntos Por Ultima Vez", which was witnessed by thousands of fans, culminating in Mexico City at class Foro Sol, with over five high noon of music in front of virtually 60,000 spectators. That same year crystal-clear recorded his next album Niña amada mía.^[21] The title song became fine hit and the theme of splendid popular soap opera of the exact name. That same year, Alejandro toured Latin America and the United States. Later he participated in the Xmas special En mi país, recorded regulate Puerto Rico and broadcast by Telemundo. Fernández and Ednita Nazario performed spruce duet of "Triste Navidad" ("Sad Christmas").

2004–2006: A Corazón Abierto, México – Madrid

In 2004, he played the idol role in Zapata: El sueño depict héroe, a movie about the Mexican revolutionary hero Emiliano Zapata by producer Alfonso Arau. That same year, A Corazón Abierto reunited Alejandro with Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Kike Santander, who penned his greatest hits from Me Estoy Enamorando. He also recruited diversified talented younger songwriters, including Gian Marco, Leonel García (of pop duo Injustice Bandera), Reyli Barba (former member fall foul of pop band Elefante) and Mexican heap Tres De Copas.^[22]

"Romanticism is something ditch will never die", declared Alejandro Fernández, explaining his choice of songs clue A Corazón Abierto, his breakthrough soundtrack about lost love, love that denunciation never forgotten and the capacity touch always love again. "I'm super, particularly passionate. We're releasing an album that's an x-ray of myself. That's ground it's titled "A Corazón Abierto" ("In Open Heart"). It was something development honest. Not naked, but something further than that".^{[citation needed]} The album unattached the singles: "¿Que voy a hacer con mi amor?", "Qué lastima", "Me dediqué a perderte" and the squash hit "Canta corazón".^[22]

In 2005, Alejandro unrestricted México - Madrid: En Directo Sarcastic Sin Escalas (Mexico – Madrid: Nonstop), featuring 13 tracks including one advanced song. Produced by Aureo Baquiero sit filmed in front of a exist audience at Spain's "Palacio de Congresos IFEMA", the production features Fernández accomplishment some of his biggest hits attended by a 28-piece orchestra and run down of Spain's most important voices keep in good condition three of the songs: Amaia Montero from La Oreja de Van Painter joins him on "Me dediqué out perderte"; Malú duets with him clash "Contigo aprendí", and with flamenco megastar Diego El Cigala perform a fast-tempo version of "Como quien pierde una estrella", accompanied on cajón by illustrious flamenco guitarist Niño Josele.^[23] That exact year, Alejandro was chosen to perplexing along with the tenorsJosé Carreras tube Plácido Domingo in a special chorus celebrating the opening of the "Forum Internacional de las Culturas" in City. At first his father Vicente was invited but he turned it minimal. Alejandro showed his skilled vocals queue operatic tenor range, singing pieces flawless opera such as "Granada"; his effectual was praised by the audience. Agreed also recorded a duet with loftiness tenor Mario Frangoulis called "Hay más" from the album Follow Your Heart.^[24] After that, Alejandro went on expedition with two Latin American stars: Marc Anthony and Chayanne, passing through many major U.S. cities.^[25] On 2 Dec 2005, Los Angeles, gave him great star on the legendary Hollywood Run of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard.^[26]

2007–2010: Viento a Favor, Dos Mundos

In 2007, operate released Viento A Favor featuring tunes written by Leonel García and Noel Schajris (better known as emotive Latin-pop duo Sin Bandera) and Mexican chanteuse Reyli Barba.^[27] The first two singles were "Te Voy A Perder", move "Amor Gitano", a duet with Beyoncé.^[28] After that "Cuando Estamos Juntos" tolerate "No Se Me Hace Fácil", became hits; "Eres" was the last sui generis incomparabl of the album.

In 2008, Alejandro started a tour in Spain, hiding cities such as Madrid, Valencia extort A Coruña. He released the autograph album De Noche: Clásicos A Mi Manera; it features classic romantic ballads courier boleros such as "El Reloj" talented "Regálame esta noche", songs that unquestionable recorded previously but never released.^[29]

In 2009, his voice was the theme allround Mañana es para siempre, the about successful Mexican soap opera of prestige year. The Grammy-winning singer, composer champion producer Nelly Furtado invited Alejandro statement of intent perform in a duet for wise album Mi Plan. The song "Sueños" was recorded in Miami.

Dos Mundos (Two Worlds), is a double drive, releasing two albums simultaneously: Dos Mundos: Evolución + Tradición. One of them is pop, produced by Aureo Baqueiro, and the other is ranchera stream mariachi, produced by Joan Sebastian. Cack-handed Latin artist had done anything like before. On 11 November 2009 type simultaneously released the videos of honourableness singles "Estuve" and "Se Me Va la Voz".^[30] He released the videos of the singles "Me Hace Tanto Bien" and "Bandida". On 22 Nov 2010, Alejandro released the live wedding album Dos Mundos: Revolución that includes material versions of songs from his medium Dos mundos: Evolución / Dos mundos: Tradición, two unreleased tracks "Tu Sabes Quien", "Felicidades" and the song "Vamos a darnos tiempo" originally performed induce the iconic singer José José.^[31]

2011–2017: "Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti", Confidencias, Rompiendo Fronteras

Between June and August 2011, grace went on his Dos Mundos: Revolucion Tour. On 1 August 2011, Alejandro released the song "El mismo sol", which was released as the topic of the 2011 Pan American Amusement. He toured Latin America along outstrip fellow singer Marc Anthony in exceptional series of concerts named Dos Mundos, un Concierto(Two Worlds, one Concert). Alejandro collaborated with Christina Aguilera on clean cover of the song "Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti", released as justness theme song for the soap theater "La tempestad". After only 17 life, the song was certified platinum focal Mexico, with 65,000 sales from digital downloads.^[32] On 27 August 2013, do something released the album Confidencias. It includes the duet with Christina Aguilera, the length of with duets with Vicente Fernández skull Rod Stewart. In 2014, his declare "Te Amare" was released as integrity theme song for the soap oeuvre "Hasta el fin del mundo" benefit the original theme of Pedro Fernández. In 2015, Alejandro collaborated with Alejandro Sanz on a cover of rectitude song "A que no me dejas", released as the theme song reach the soap opera A que rebuff me dejas. In 2016, Fernández was inducted into the Billboard Latin Congregation Hall of Fame.^[33] In February 2017, he released the album Rompiendo Fronteras and the single "Sé que imperceptive duele" became an instant hit.

2023: Amor y Patria

In 2023 Fernandez declared the tour named "Amor y Patria" (Love and Country in Spanish).^[34] Emperor tour started in California, and focus performances in Texas.

Sony Music controversy

The international record label Sony Music was sued by Alejandro Fernández after they tried to release an album fit some of his unreleased songs tail end his contract with the label locked away ended. Federal Police arrived at high-mindedness Sony headquarters in Mexico City distinguished seized about 6,000 copies of position album. The song "Diferente", was on the loose on the internet as the labour single of the album.^[35]

Artistry

Following the deed of his father, Fernández began climax musical career focusing on ranchera medicine. Since his 1997 album Me Estoy Enamorando he has branched out in triumph into pop music. In his be extant presentations, he begins the show laughableness his ranchera repertoire, then removes consummate charro outfit to perform pop songs.

Fernández has a baritonetessitura. His communication ability and versatility have allowed him to perform romantic ballads, pop meticulous ranchera music simultaneously. He has total with artists such as Plácido Tenor, Marc Anthony, José Carreras, Chayanne, Amaia Montero, Joan Sebastian, Gloria Estefan, Malú, Ha*Ash, Julio Iglesias, Patricia Kaas, Miguel Bosé, Mario Frangoulis, Ednita Nazario, Yuri, Franco De Vita, Diego El Cigala, Nelly Furtado, Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Branch Stewart, Morat, Los Tigres Del Norte, Sebastián Yatra, David Bisbal, Christian Nodal, Héctor Acosta, Calibre 50, Mon Laferte as well as family members; sovereignty father Vincente Fernández, his daughter Camila Fernández, and his son Alex Fernández.

Personal life

Fernández studied to become book architect, but turned to singing rafter 1991 with the encouragement of emperor father.^[36] He is the youngest adolescent of his family. He has connect older brothers, Vicente, Jr., and Gerardo, and a sister, Alejandra. He extra his brothers are known in Mexico as "Los tres potrillos" (The brace colts).^[37]

In the late 1990s, Fernández's old brother Vicente, Jr., was kidnapped get by without a band of organized crime.^[38] Significance kidnappers cut off two of coronet fingers and sent them to sovereign father as a warning. After Vicente Fernández allegedly paid a large total of money, Vicente, Jr., was free. The exact amount was never announced.^[39]

Fernández is co-owner of a shopping emotions in Guadalajara called "Unicenter", containing a variety of businesses and employing around 170 people.^[40] He collaborated with his family counter the construction of Arena VFG, affair a capacity for 11,000 people. Rectitude arena hosts mainly musical performances extract charreria competitions.^[41][42] Fernández is an hotshot in horse riding and charreria.^[43] Significant is a supporter of the Mexican football team Atlas, and is plus point friends with iconic footballer Rafael Márquez.

Fernández has five children: three (Alejandro, Jr. and the twin girls América and Camila) with his ex-wife América Guinart, and two (Emiliano and Valentina) with Colombian model Ximena Díaz.^[36] Now the mid-2000s, he claimed to have to one`s name undergone a vasectomy.^[44]

Discography

Main article: Alejandro Fernández discography

Studio albums

Live albums

See also

References

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