Luis Miguel's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Luis Miguel.

Luis Miguel, a Mexican singer and record producer born in Puerto Rico, is widely known as "El Sol de México." He gained prominence singing in diverse genres like pop, ballads, boleros, and mariachi. Notably, he remained a prominent Latin singer without crossing over to the Anglo market during the 1990s Latin music boom. He is the only Latin singer of his generation who did not cross over to the Anglo market during the “Latin Explosion” in the 1990s.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1985: Sanremo Music Festival and Viña del Mar Music Festival

In 1985, at age 15, Luis Miguel participated in the Sanremo Music Festival, winning second place with "Noi Ragazzi Di Oggi". He also received the "Antorcha de Plata" Award at the Viña del Mar Music Festival for his duet with Sheena Easton, "Me Gustas Tal Como Eres". Furthermore, in 1985, he appeared in the movie Fiebre de amor.

1989: Success of "La Incondicional"

In 1989, "La Incondicional" became a top-ten hit throughout Latin America, spending over seven months on the top ten of many Latin American charts. Also by the end of 1989, the single "Fría Como el Viento" reached No. 1 on the Hot Latin Tracks.

1990: Transition to Adult Showman and Release of 20 Años

In 1990, Luis Miguel transitioned from a child singer to an adult showman with the album 20 Años, which sold 600,000 copies in its first week and led to sold-out shows. The singles "Tengo Todo Excepto A Ti" and "Entrégate" reached number 1 on Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks.

1990: Top Ten Hit with Separados

In early 1990, Luis Miguel had a top-ten single with "Separados", peaking at No. 8 on the charts.

1991: Release of Romance Album

In 1991, Luis Miguel's career reached new heights with the release of Romance, an album of romantic boleros, which sold 7 million units worldwide and reinvented the bolero for modern audiences.

1991: RIAA recognition for high album sales

In 1991, the RIAA gave Luis Miguel a recognition for the high sales of the albums Romance and Segundo Romance.

1991: RIAA Recognition of Romance Album

In 1991, the RIAA recognized the success of Luis Miguel's Romance album as one of the best-selling Latin albums of all time. He also earned two platinum certifications for Spanish-language albums in the United States for Romance and Segundo Romance

1993: Grammy Award for Aries and Collaboration with Frank Sinatra

In 1993, Luis Miguel released his fifth studio album, Aries, which won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album. Also in 1993, he was invited by Frank Sinatra to collaborate on his Duets II album and to perform live in a televised special honoring Sinatra's 80th birthday.

1994: Release of Segundo Romance

In 1994, Luis Miguel released Segundo Romance, a sequel to Romance, and earned another Grammy Award and platinum status in the United States.

1996: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star and Release of Nada Es Igual

In 1996, Luis Miguel received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Soon after, he released the pop album Nada Es Igual, featuring "Sueña" for Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

1997: Success of the album Romances

In 1997, Luis Miguel's album Romances became the first Spanish-language album ever debuting at No. 14 on the Billboard Top 200.

1998: Grammy and Billboard Latin Music Award

In 1998, Luis Miguel won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance and received the Billboard Latin Music Award for Male Pop Album of the Year for the album Romances. He also received the World Music Award for Best Selling Latin Artist.

2000: Latin Grammy Awards for Amarte Es un Placer

In 2000, Luis Miguel's Amarte Es un Placer earned him two Latin Grammys for Best Album of the Year and Best Pop Album of the Year.

2003: Release of 33 Album and Tour

In 2003, Luis Miguel released his first pop album in over four years, entitled 33, which climbed to number 1 on Billboard's Latin Charts and earned him two Billboard Awards, as well as Grammy and Latin Grammy award nominations. He also launched the 33 Tour which filled the largest halls in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. Warner Chile recognized Luis Miguel as the artist with the most sold records sold in the history of Chile.

2003: Awards and Recognition in Spain and Lo Nuestro Award

In 2003, Prince Felipe of Spain presented Luis Miguel with a special award for being the best-selling foreign artist in the country's history and hosted a special party in his honor in Madrid. He was also bestowed with the Premio Lo Nuestro a la Excelencia, a lifetime achievement award for his outstanding career.

2003: Award from Prince Felipe of Spain

In 2003, Prince Felipe of Spain presented Luis Miguel with a special award for being the best-selling foreign artist in the country's history.

2006: Award of the "Estela de Plata"

In 2006, during the Mexico En La Piel Tour, after giving 30 consecutive sold-out concerts at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico, gathering over 260,000 spectators, Luis Miguel was awarded with the "Estela de Plata" at the last concert.