Raul Malo Explained

Raul Malo
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Raúl Francisco Martínez-Malo Jr.
Birth Date:7 August 1965
Birth Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Instrument:Vocals, guitar
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Years Active:1989–present
Label:New Door
Current Member Of:The Mavericks

Raúl Francisco Martínez-Malo Jr. (born August 7, 1965), known professionally as Raúl Malo, is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer. He is the lead singer of country music band the Mavericks and the co-writer of many of their singles, as well as Rick Trevino's 2003 single "In My Dreams". After the disbanding of the Mavericks in the early 2000s, Malo pursued a solo career.[1] He has also participated from 2001 in the Los Super Seven supergroup. The Mavericks re-formed in 2012 and continue to tour extensively. In 2015, they won the Americana music award for duo/group of the year.

In June 2024, Malo announced that he had been diagnosed with cancer.[2]

Solo discography

Albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US CountryUS HeatUS IndieUS Holiday
Today
  • Release date: October 23, 2001
  • Label: Higher Octave
You're Only Lonely
  • Release date: July 25, 2006
  • Label: Sanctuary Records
5038
After Hours
  • Release date: July 17, 2007
  • Label: New Door Records
4312
Marshmallow World &<br />Other Holiday Favorites
  • Release date: September 25, 2007
  • Label: New Door Records
2411
Lucky One
  • Release date: March 3, 2009
  • Label: Fantasy Records
13
Sinners and Saints
  • Release date: October 5, 2010
  • Label: Fantasy Records
7
Around the World Live
  • Release date: February 24, 2012
  • Label: Concord/Fantasy/Universal
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

YearSinglePeak positionsAlbum
UK[3]
2002"I Said I Love You"57Today
"Today"
2006"Feels Like Home"You're Only Lonely
2009"Lucky One"Lucky One
2010"Moonlight Kiss"
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos

Notes and References

  1. http://www.zboneman.com/music/Raul-Malo-10315.html " Today" by Raul Malo – zBoneman Music Reviews
  2. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/mavericks-singer-raul-malo-cancer-diagnosis-1235047167/
  3. Book: Roberts , David . 2006. British Hit Singles & Albums. 19th. Guinness World Records Limited . London. 1-904994-10-5. 344.