Julion Alvarez

Julion Alvarez was born and raised in La Concordia, Chiapas, México. In 2003 he joined the Mexican Banda Sinaloense Group, Banda MS until 2006. Following the leave of Banda MS De Sergio Lizárraga he decided to form his own band called "Julion Alvarez y Su Norteno Banda".[1] In 2011 he married Nathaly Fernandez, ex of El Gallo de Oro Valentin Elizalde. In 2014, Álvarez was selected by Miguel Angel Fox, producer of the Mexican talent show, La Voz... Mexico to participate as coach in its fourth edition. He later went on to be the winning coach with his pupil, Guido Rochin. In September 2015, Álvarez's album, El Aferrado 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 would embark on a 22-Foot Arena Tour in the United States, the 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 On August 10, 2017, the United States Department of the Treasury, froze Álvarez's assets in the United States and forbid American persons and companies from doing business with him for allegedly violating the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. As a result, Álvarez's U.S. tour was cancelled. Álvarez has denied the allegation brought by the U.S. Treasury Department and says he is willing to cooperate with authorities. In November 2017, it was announced that Álvarez's album, Ni Diablo, Ni Santo was nominated for Best Regional Mexican Music Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards In June 2022, after 5 years working in coordination with the authorities of both countries, it was announced that Álvarez's allegations linked to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act were finally removed and he may continue to perform and engage in businesses on the United States.