Genres Norteno, Banda Occupation(s) Singer Name Julion Alvarez | Instruments Vocals Role Singer Years active 2002–present Nationality Mexican | |
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Birth name Julio Cesar Alvarez Montelongo Spouse Nathaly Fernandez (m. 2011) Similar Gerardo Ortiz, Alfredo Olivas, Remmy Valenzuela Profiles |
Julio César Álvarez Montelongo (born April 11, 1983), better known as Julión Álvarez, is a Mexican singer. Álvarez has been nominated for two Latin Grammy Awards.
Contents
- Early life and career
- Discography
- Latin American Music Awards
- Latin Grammy Awards
- Lo Nuestro Awards
- Songs
- References

Early life and career

Julión Álvarez was born and raised in the Benito Juarez municipality of Concordia Chiapas. In 2003 he joined the Mexican band, "Banda MS", until 2006. Following the leave of "Banda MS" he decided to form a band called "Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda".

In 2014, he was selected by the producer of the Mexican talent show, La Voz... Mexico, Miguel Angel Fox to participate as coach of the talent show, in its fourth edition, he later went on to be the winning coach of his pupil Guido Rochin.

In September 2015, Álvarez' album, El Aferado was nominated at the 16th Annual Latin Grammy Awards for Best Banda Album. His song, "El Amor De Su Vida" was nominated for Best Regional Song.

In May 2016, it was announced that Álvarez will embark on a 22-City Arena Tour in the United States. A first for a regional Mexican act.

In September 2016, Álvarez' album, Mis Ídolos, Hoy Mis Amigos!!! was nominated for Best Banda Album at the 2016 Latin Grammy Awards.
Discography
Latin American Music Awards
The Latin American Music Awards are awarded annually by the television network Telemundo in the United States. It is the Spanish-language counterpart of the American Music Awards. Álvarez has received two awards from five nominations.
Latin Grammy Awards
The Latin Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences in the United States. Álvarez has received three nominations.
Lo Nuestro Awards
The Lo Nuestro Awards are awarded annually by the television network Univision in the United States. Álvarez has received three awards from fifthteen nominations.
Songs
El Amor De Su VidaEl Aferrado · 2015
TerrenalEn Vivo (En Vivo Desde Guadalajara) · 2012
Ya Se FueMis Ídolos - Hoy Mis Amigos!!! · 2016