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Biography
Alejandro Fernández Abarca is a Mexican singer. Nicknamed as "El Potrillo" by the media and his fans, he has sold over 20 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists. He originally specialized in traditional, earthy forms of Mexican folk, such as mariachi and charro, until he successfully branched out into pop music. Over the course of his career, he has been awarded four Latin Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Awards & recognition
- Latin Grammy Award — Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album · 2020
- Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame · 2016
- Latin Grammy Award — Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album · 2004
- Latin Grammy Award — Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album · 2000
- Lo Nuestro Award — Pop Song of the Year · 1998
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- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Grammy Award — Best Latin Pop Album · 1998 · nominated
