| Julión Álvarez | |
| Birth Name: | Julio César Álvarez Montelongo |
| Birth Date: | 11 April 1983 |
| Birth Place: | La Concordia, Chiapas, Mexico |
| Genre: | Banda, norteño-banda, mariachi, norteño-sax |
| Occupation: | Singer |
| Years Active: | 2002present |
| Label: | Fonovisa Records |
| Past Member Of: | Banda MS |
Julio César Álvarez Montelongo (born 11 April 1983), better known as Julión Álvarez (pronounced as /es/), is a Mexican singer who specializes in regional Mexican music.
Julión Álvarez was born and raised in La Concordia, Chiapas, México.[1] In 2003, he joined the Mexican band, "Banda MS", until 2006. Following the leave of Banda MS, he decided to start a solo career as Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda.In 2011, he married Nathaly Fernández.
In 2014, Álvarez was selected by Miguel Ángel 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.[2]
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 Latin Grammy Award for Best Regional Song.[3]
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.[4] In September 2016, Álvarez's album, Mis Ídolos, Hoy Mis Amigos!!! was nominated for Best Banda Album at the 2016 Latin Grammy Awards.[5]
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.[6] Álvarez had denied the allegation brought by the U.S. Treasury Department and said he was willing to cooperate with authorities.[7]
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.[8]
In June 2022, after five 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. [9]
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States. Álvarez has received one nomination.[10]
|-| 2018| Ni Diablo, Ni Santo| Best Regional Mexican Music Album| |-|}
The Latin American Music Awards are awarded annually by the television network Telemundo in the United States. Álvarez has received two awards from five nominations.[11]
|-| rowspan="3" scope="row"|2015| rowspan="2" scope="row"|Julión Álvarez y su Norteña Banda| Artist of the Year| |-| Favorite Regional Mexican Band, Duo, or Group| |-| "Y Fue Así"| Favorite Regional Mexican Song| |- | rowspan="2" scope="row"|2016| Mis Ídolos, Hoy Mis Amigos!!!| Favorite Regional Mexican Album| |-| Julión Álvarez y su Norteña Banda| Favorite Regional Mexican Band, Duo, or Group| |-|}
The Latin Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences in the United States. Álvarez has received three nominations.[12]
|-| rowspan="2" scope="row"| 2015| El Aferrado| Best Banda Album| |-| "El Amor De Su Vida"| Best Regional Mexican Song| |-| 2016| Mis Ídolos, Hoy Mis Amigos!!!| Best Banda Album| |-| 2023| De Hoy en Adelante, Que Te Vaya Bien| Best Banda Album| |}
The Lo Nuestro Awards are awarded annually by the television network Univision in the United States. Álvarez has received three awards from fifteen nominations.[13]
|-| 2011| Julión Álvarez (himself)| Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year| |-| rowspan="2" scope="row"|2012| rowspan="2" scope="row"|Julión Álvarez (himself)| Banda Artist of the Year| |-| Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year| |-| rowspan="2" scope="row"|2013| Márchate y Olvídame| Regional Mexican Album of the Year| |-| Julión Álvarez (himself)| Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year| |-| rowspan="2" scope="row"|2014| Tu Amigo Nada Más| Regional Mexican Album of the Year| |-| Julión Álvarez (himself)| Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year| |-| rowspan="2" scope="row"|2015| Soy Lo Que Quiero... Indispensable| Regional Mexican Album of the Year| |- | rowspan="2" scope="row"|Julión Álvarez (himself)| Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year| |-| rowspan="3" scope="row"|2016| Banda Artist of the Year| |-| "Y Fue Así"| Regional Mexican Song of the Year| |-| Julión Álvarez (himself)| Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year| |-| rowspan="3" scope="row"|2017| rowspan="3" scope="row"|Julión Álvarez (himself)| Banda Artist of the Year| |-| Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year| |- | Male Artist of the Year| |}