Luis Miguel's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri, known as Luis Miguel or "El Sol de Mexico," is a highly successful Mexican singer and record producer. Born in Puerto Rico to European parents, he has interpreted various musical genres, including pop, ballads, boleros, and mariachi. Notably, he remained within the Latin music scene during the 1990s "Latin Explosion," distinguishing himself as a prominent figure without crossing over to the Anglo market. His extensive career and widespread appeal have solidified his status as a major Latin music icon.

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

1982: Release of First Album, Un Sol

In 1982, Luis Miguel released his first album, "Un Sol", by the Mexican branch of EMI Records. This album won him his first gold disc at the age of 11.

1985: Participation in Sanremo Music Festival and Viña del Mar Music Festival

In 1985, at the age of 15, Luis Miguel participated in the Sanremo Music Festival, where he won second place with his song "Noi Ragazzi Di Oggi". That same year, he received the "Antorcha de Plata" Award at the Viña del Mar Music Festival for his duet single "Me Gustas Tal Como Eres" with Sheena Easton and co-starred in the film Fiebre de amor.

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1989: Success of "La Incondicional" and "Fría Como el Viento"

In 1989, the single "La Incondicional" from the album "Busca una Mujer" became a top-ten hit throughout Latin America and spent over seven months on the top ten of many Latin American charts. By the end of 1989, the second single "Fría Como el Viento" reached No. 1 on the Hot Latin Tracks. It cemented his transition from child star into an adult superstar.

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1990: Release of 20 Años Album and Sold-Out Shows

In 1990, Luis Miguel continued his successful transition from child singer to adult showman with the album "20 Años" and an ensuing string of sold-out shows. The album sold 600,000 copies in its first week and resulted in three singles, including "Tengo Todo Excepto A Ti" and "Entrégate", which both hit number 1 on Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks in 1990.

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1991: Release and Success of Romance Album

In 1991, Luis Miguel released "Romance", an album of romantic boleros that became his most successful material ever, selling 7 million units worldwide. He has been credited with reinventing 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 and Success of Romance Album

In 1991, the RIAA recognized the success of Luis Miguel's 1991 album "Romance" as one of the best-selling Latin albums of all time. He became the first Latino artist to earn two platinum certifications for Spanish-language albums in the United States with "Romance" and "Segundo Romance".

1993: Release of Aries Album and Collaboration with Frank Sinatra

In 1993, Luis Miguel's fifth studio album, "Aries", was released, winning him the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album that year. He was also invited by Frank Sinatra to join him on his Duets II album and perform live in a nationally televised special in honor of Sinatra's 80th birthday.

1994: Release of Segundo Romance Album

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

1996: Induction to the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Release of Nada Es Igual Album

In 1996, Luis Miguel received a star and was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the youngest male singer to receive a star at that time. Soon after, he released the pop album "Nada Es Igual", featuring "Sueña", the main theme for Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

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1997: Romances Album Debut on Billboard Top 200

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, Billboard and World Music Awards

In 1998, Luis Miguel won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards. He also received the Billboard Latin Music Award for "Male Pop Album of the Year" and the World Music Award for "Best Selling Latin Artist".

1999: Start of High-Grossing Tours

Beginning in 1999, Luis Miguel embarked on a series of high-grossing tours in Chile, Uruguay, Venezuela, Brazil, and Spain, lasting until 2000.

2000: Completion of High-Grossing Tours

In 2000, Luis Miguel completed his high-grossing tours, with the tour spanning 99 concerts and attended by approximately 1.4 million fans, making it the highest-grossing tour ever made by a Latin artist at the time.

2000: Latin Grammy Awards for Amarte Es un Placer

In 2000, Luis Miguel's album "Amarte Es un Placer" earned him two Latin Grammys for Best Album of the Year and Best Pop Album of the Year. The single "O Tú, O Ninguna" from the album reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks.

2003: Release of 33 Album and Tour

In 2003, Luis Miguel released his first pop album in over four years, entitled "33", indicative of his age. The album climbed to number 1 on Billboard's Latin Charts, earning him two Billboard Awards as well as Grammy and Latin Grammy award nominations. On the 33 Tour, Luis Miguel filled the largest halls in the U.S., toured throughout Latin America, including Chile where his album 33 sold 2.5 million copies. He also performed at Mexico's sold-out National Auditorium, and various sold-out shows in Buenos Aires, as well as other prestigious international venues such as Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas in Spain.

2003: Awards and Recognition in Spain and from Lo Nuestro

In 2003, Prince Felipe of Spain presented Luis Miguel with a special award for being the best-selling foreign artist in his country's history, and hosted a special party in his honor in Madrid. In addition to his album "33", Luis Miguel was bestowed by Lo Nuestro Awards in 2003 a "Premio Lo Nuestro a la Excelencia", a lifetime achievement award for his outstanding career at the mere age of 33 being the youngest artist to receive this award.

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.

2005: Start of Mexico En La Piel Tour

In 2005, Luis Miguel began his Mexico En La Piel Tour, which lasted until 2007.

2006: Performances at the National Auditorium and Success of Mexico En La Piel Tour

In 2006, Luis Miguel performed thirty shows between 18 January and 27 February at the National Auditorium in Mexico City. The Mexico En La Piel Tour won the Billboard "Tour of the Year" and positioned itself as No.1 on the Billboard World Top Boxscore.

2006: Award of "Estela de Plata"

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

2007: End of Mexico En La Piel Tour

In 2007, Luis Miguel's Mexico En La Piel Tour concluded, with a total of 124 concerts and over 1.5 million spectators, grossing around $95 million.

2008: Grammy Nomination for Navidades Album

In 2008, Luis Miguel's album Navidades became the first Christmas album ever to be nominated for the Grammy in the category of Pop.

2011: Ranking of Luis Miguel Tour

In 2011, Luis Miguel Tour ranked at number five of the highest-grossing tours of 2011 in North America.

2017: Release of ¡México Por Siempre! Album

In 2017, Luis Miguel released his album "¡México Por Siempre!", earning him his second No. 1 on the Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart and achieving double-platinum status.