Short Biography
Undoubtedly one of the most beloved and successful international artists of today, Mexican performer Luis Miguel has been thrilling fans since 1990 with his exceptional live performances and top selling albums. He made musical history by being the only Latin American performer to have two platinum albums in the US (Romance and Segundo Romance)--both comprised of beautifully performed, sentimental South American love songs. Miguel is also the winner of three GRAMMY Awards® and has, to date, 34 platinum records throughout South and Central America.
Similar Artists:
Enrique Iglesias, Emilio, José Javier Solis, Vicente Fernández, Alejandro Fernandez, Saylor And...
See More
Short Biography
Undoubtedly one of the most beloved and successful international artists of today, Mexican performer Luis Miguel has been thrilling fans since 1990 with his exceptional live performances and top selling albums. He made musical history by being the only Latin American performer to have two platinum albums in the US (Romance and Segundo Romance)--both comprised of beautifully performed, sentimental South American love songs. Miguel is also the winner of three GRAMMY Awards® and has, to date, 34 platinum records throughout South and Central America.
Similar Artists:
Enrique Iglesias, Emilio, José Javier Solis, Vicente Fernández, Alejandro Fernandez, Saylor And Fultz, Gilberto Santa Rosa, David Lee Garza, Orquesta Revé, Chico Buarque
In-depth Biography
Mexican performer Luis Miguel is an international star who is loved for both his well-produced albums and his strong live performances. Since 1990, he has been the most popular performer in Latin America. In the United States, he has become the only Latino artist to have two Spanish language albums, Romance and Segundo Romance go platinum. Both are comprised of tender romantic songs. In the U.S., Miguel has earned three Grammys. Segundo Romance won him one of them. It also earned Miguel a total of 34 platinum records throughout South and Central America in 1995. Follow-up releases included Musipistas and 1996's Nada Es Igual; in 1998, he co-starred in the film Fiebre de Amor, and also appeared on its soundtrack. Amarte Es un Place followed a year later. Miguel's international stardom was heavily recognized in fall 2000 -- he won two Grammys (Male Pop Vocal Performance and Best Pop Album) for Amarte Es un Place at the first annual Latin Grammy Awards. Another accolade came in 2003, when he was nominted in the Favorite Latin Artist category of the American Music Awards. His 2004 album México el la Piel went on to sell 3 million copies worldwide and was followed by two years of touring. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Music Guide
See Less