Julio César Álvarez Montelongo

Julio César Álvarez Montelongo, known as Julión Álvarez, is a prominent Mexican singer and musician from La Concordia, Chiapas. He gained fame as the leader of Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda, a group that blends traditional norteño music with elements of banda sinaloense. With a career that began in his youth, he has produced numerous hit songs such as 'Te hubieras ido antes' and 'El amor de su vida,' solidifying his status as one of the leading figures in regional Mexican music. Julión is also recognized for his role as a coach on 'La Voz México' and has received multiple awards, including Premios Billboard. Recently, he has been in the news for his upcoming concert in Honduras as part of his '42-18' tour, celebrating his 42nd birthday and the 18th anniversary of his band.