Born on August 7, 1968, in San Antonio, Texas, Pepe Aguilar is the son of legendary parents Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre, who were touring the city at the time of his birth. This renowned singer-songwriter has achieved global success, with album sales exceeding 12 million units worldwide, making him the most recognizable voice in Latin music today.
Renowned critics from major American newspapers and magazines have hailed Pepe as "a real star of Latin music." Throughout his illustrious career, he has accumulated an impressive array of awards, including six Grammy Awards, three Latin Grammy Awards, thirteen Lo Nuestro Awards, including the esteemed "Excellence Award," and numerous Latin Billboard Awards, including a special recognition for his enduring musical legacy.
Pepe's impressive discography boasts an astonishing fifteen number one hits on the Billboard charts, pushing the boundaries of his genre and captivating radio stations that previously had not played this type of music. As the legendary Rubén Fuentes so aptly put it, "Pepe Aguilar is a before and after in Mexican music," leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
