Artist

Pepe Aguilar

Wins

4

Nominations

7

Category

Latin

Biography

"I fuse Mexican music with other rhythms and concepts."

  • Born Aug. 7, 1968, San Antonio
  • Pepe Aguilar's 1992 album, Recuérdame Bonito, which he recorded with a mariachi, hit No. 1 in a multitude of countries. It was this release that introduced much of the world to the Mexican-America singer/songwriter.
  • Aguilar won first first career GRAMMY for 2000 for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album for Por Una Mujer Bonita. The performer has also earned Latin GRAMMYs for his work.
  • Aguilar played his first concert at the age of three, joining his father Antonio Aguilar onstage at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
  • In 2008 Aguilar participated in  a GRAMMY U Soundchecks event in Los Angeles where he performed live and students asked questions. In 2014 he participated in the GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live's A Conversation With series and discussed his solo music career. To coincide with the moderated question and answer session, the Museum unveiled Pepe Aguilar… La Leyenda Continúa, an exhibit that gave visitors an in-depth look at the iconic career of the regional Mexican artist.
  • Aguilar has supported a number of charitable causes, such as the Immigrant Archive Project, an independent national initiative dedicated to preserving the life stories of America's immigrant population.

 

All Grammy Awards and Nominations for Pepe Aguilar

  • Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)

    Lastima Que Sean Ajenas

    Pepe Aguilar

  • Regional Mexican Or Tejano Album Winner

    Bicentenario

    Pepe Aguilar, Norberto Islas

  • Best Regional Mexican Album Winner

    100% Mexicano

    Pepe Aguilar, Enrique Mendivil, Norberto Islas

  • Best Regional Mexican Album Winner

    Historias De Mi Tierra

    Pepe Aguilar, Norberto Islas

  • Best Regional Mexican Album

    Lo Mejor De Nosotros

    Pepe Aguilar

  • Best Regional Mexican Album Winner

    Por Una Mujer Bonita

    Pepe Aguilar, Carlos Ceballos

  • Best Regional Mexican Album

    Por El Amor De Siempre (Album)

    Pepe Aguilar

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