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| Birth name | Christian Jesús González Nodal |
| Born | January 11, 1999 Caborca, Sonora, Mexico |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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Christian Jesús González Nodal (born January 11, 1999) is a talented Mexican singer and songwriter. He grew up in Sonora, Mexico. Christian Nodal is famous for creating "mariacheño" music. This style mixes traditional mariachi sounds with norteño music. He has won many important awards, including six Latin Grammy Awards. He also has a Lo Nuestro Award, two Billboard Latin Music Awards, and a Latin American Music Award.
Nodal started his music journey at age seventeen. He signed with Universal Music Latin in 2016. His first album, Me Dejé Llevar, came out in February 2017. It was very popular and reached number seven on the Mexican music charts. Songs like "Adiós Amor" and "Te Fallé" became number one hits. Other songs from the album, "Probablemente" and "Me Dejé Llevar", also did very well. In 2019, he released his second album, Ahora. This album also had popular songs like "No Te Contaron Mal", "Nada Nuevo", and "De Los Besos Que Te Di".
In 2021, Christian Nodal made history with his song "Botella Tras Botella". He sang it with rapper Gera MX. It was the first regional Mexican song to appear on the famous Billboard Hot 100 chart. It reached number 60. This song is currently Nodal's most played song on Spotify. In 2022, Nodal joined Sony Music Mexico. A few months later, he released an extended play (EP) called Forajido. This EP had the hit song "Ya No Somos Ni Seremos", which was number one on the Billboard Mexico Songs chart. In May 2023, he released another EP, Forajido 2. It included popular songs like "Quédate" and "Un Cumbión Dolido".
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Christian Nodal was born and raised in Caborca, Sonora, Mexico. His parents, Cristina Silvia Nodal and Jaime González, were also musicians. Christian learned a lot about music from his family. His grandfather, Ramón, taught him how to write poems that rhymed when he was very young. Christian says his grandfather told him to always write honestly.
Nodal began making music when he was just four years old. By age thirteen, he taught himself to play the piano and guitar. He even wrote his first song at that age for a crush he had in middle school. Christian shared that there was always music in his home. His neighbors also helped him learn to play the guitar and trumpet.
Music Career Highlights
2016–2017: First Steps and Debut Album
Before signing with a record label, Christian Nodal posted videos on Facebook. These videos became very popular online. In April 2016, he signed with Universal Music Latin. He released his first song, "Adiós Amor", which was a cover. The song quickly became a huge hit in Mexico and the United States. It reached number one on the Mexican charts. It also made it to number four on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. This was a big deal for regional Mexican music. In June 2017, Nodal worked with Spanish singer David Bisbal on the song "Probablemente". This song reached number two on the Monitor Latino charts.
In August 2017, Nodal released his first full album, Me Dejé Llevar. It was very successful, reaching number seven in Mexico and on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart in the U.S. Music critics praised the album, especially its beautiful mariachi sounds. Nodal wrote many of the songs himself. In 2018, the album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album. The song "Probablemente" won Latin Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Song. The album was certified three times platinum in the U.S. and diamond in Mexico, showing how popular it was.
2018–2020: New Albums and TV Appearances
In 2018, Nodal joined the "Jaripeo Sin Fronteras" tour. He performed with famous Mexican artists like Pepe Aguilar and his children, Ángela Aguilar and Leonardo Aguilar. Nodal was invited to open the concerts.
In May 2019, Nodal released his second album, Ahora. It was also a success, reaching number nineteen in Mexico and number seven on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. The album's lead song, "No Te Contaron Mal", won Regional Mexican Song of the Year at the 2021 BMI Latin Awards. Other popular songs from this album were "Nada Nuevo" and "De Los Besos Que Te Di". Nodal started the Ahora Tour in 2019 to promote the album. However, the tour ended early because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In May 2020, Nodal released his first EP, Ayayay!. It reached number eight on the Top Latin Albums chart. In November, he released the song "Dime Cómo Quieres" with Ángela Aguilar. This song became a number one hit. The Ayayay! EP was nominated for several awards, including a Latin Grammy Award for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album. The song "Aquí Abajo" won Latin Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Song.
From June to September 2020, Nodal was a coach on the TV show La Voz Mexico. His contestant, Fernando Sujo, won the season, making Nodal the winning coach.
2021–2023: Chart-Topping Hits and Forajido EPs
In April 2021, Nodal released "Botella Tras Botella" with Mexican rapper Gera MX. This song became a huge success. It reached number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the first regional Mexican song to enter that chart. It also reached number three on the Hot Latin Songs chart and number nine on the Billboard Global 200.
In September 2021, Nodal released "La Sinvergüenza" with the banda group Banda MS. This song reached number two on the Monitor Latino charts. In January 2022, he re-recorded "Te Lloré un Río" with Mexican rock band Maná. This song became his eighth number one hit on the Monitor Latino charts. The next month, he released "Ya No Somos Ni Seremos". This song became Nodal's first number one on the Billboard Mexico Songs chart.
In May 2022, Nodal released his second EP, Forajido. It reached number 28 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. It included songs like "Ya No Somos Ni Seremos" and "La Sinvergüenza". A year later, in May 2023, he released Forajido 2. This EP featured songs like "Por el Resto de Tu Vida" with Argentine singer Tini, "Un Cumbión Dolido", and "Quédate". In September 2023, Nodal released his fourth EP, México en Mi Voz. This EP celebrated Mexican music and culture.
Personal Life and Tattoos
Christian Nodal is married to Mexican and American singer Ángela Aguilar. They got married in July 2024.
Nodal has many tattoos on his arms, hands, body, and face. He has even called himself "addicted" to them. Fans think he has around 30 tattoos. Some of his facial tattoos have special meanings. For example, he has a flower for love, a cross for his faith, and a cactus for his hometown of Caborca, Sonora.
Nodal has had some of his tattoos changed or removed. In 2023, he shared that he would be removing his facial tattoos. He said he wanted his daughter to see his face without them. However, he also mentioned that he would not remove all of his tattoos because it is a very painful process.
Discography
Studio albums
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| Me Dejé Llevar |
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7 | 69 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Ahora |
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19 | — | 7 | 1 |
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| Ayayay! |
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Compilations
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| Amor de Invierno |
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| Mamacita |
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Collaborative albums
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| Recordando A Una Leyenda (with Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho) |
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Extended plays
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| Lo Más Nuevo |
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28 | 6 |
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42 | 11 |
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Singles
As lead artist
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| "Adiós Amor" | 2017 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — |
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| "Te Fallé" | 1 | — | — | 24 | 1 | — |
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| "Probablemente" (solo or featuring David Bisbal) |
2 | — | — | 15 | 1 | — |
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| "Me Dejé Llevar" | 3 | — | — | 23 | 1 | — |
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| "No Te Contaron Mal" | 2018 | 4 | — | — | 10 | 1 | — |
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| "Nada Nuevo" | 2019 | 8 | — | — | 19 | 1 | — |
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| "De Los Besos Que Te Di" | 3 | — | — | 12 | 1 | — |
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| "Pa' Olvidarme De Ella" (with Piso 21) |
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El Amor En Los Tiempos Del Perreo | ||
| "Se Me Olvidó" | 2020 | 1 | — | — | 16 | 1 | — |
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Ayayay! | |
| "Ayayay!" | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| "Aquí Abajo" | 2 | — | — | 14 | 1 | — | ||||
| "Dime Cómo Quieres" (with Ángela Aguilar) |
1 | — | — | 8 | 1 | 89 |
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| "Poco" (with Reik) |
3 | — | — | — | 38 | — | Non-album singles | |||
| "Duele" (with Alejandro Fernández) |
2021 | 1 | — | — | 25 | 1 | — | |||
| "2 Veces" (with Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho) |
4 | — | — | 24 | 1 | — | Recordando A Una Leyenda | |||
| "Botella Tras Botella" (with Gera MX) |
1 | — | 60 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
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| "La Sinvergüenza" (with Banda MS) |
2 | — | — | 20 | 1 | — |
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| "Ya No Somos Ni Seremos" | 2022 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 3 | 36 |
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| "Te Llore Un Río" (with Maná) |
1 | — | — | 47 | 3 | — | non-album single | |||
| "Aguardiente" | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| "Vivo en el 6" | 3 | — | — | 44 | 1 | — |
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| "Por el Resto de Tu Vida" (with Tini) |
2023 | — | 63 | — | — | — | — |
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| "Un Cumbión Dolido" | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
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| "Quédate" | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| "Fuego de Noche, Nieve de Día" (with Ricky Martin) |
— | 93 | — | — | — | — | non-album single | |||
| "La Intención" (with Peso Pluma) |
2024 | 9 | — | 92 | 13 | 1 | 96 |
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| "Ya Pedo Quién Sabe" (with Grupo Frontera) |
— | — | — | 29 | 6 | — | Jugando a Que No Pasa Nada | |||
| "Kbron y Medio" | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| "No Me 100to Bien" | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
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As featured artist
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| "Solos" (Ana Bárbara featuring Christian Nodal) |
2019 | 11 | non-album single |
Promotional singles
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| "Yo No Sé Mañana" | 2017 | — |
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| "Eres" | 48 |
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| "Nace Un Borracho" | 2020 | 46 | Ayayay! | ||||||
| "Solo Un Sueño" | 2021 | — | Non-album single | ||||||
| "Por No Perderte Te Perdí" (with Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho) |
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| "Vida Truncada" (with Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho) |
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| "Ya Lo Superé" (with Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho) |
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| "Amarga Derrota" (with Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho) |
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| "Si Nos Dejan" (with Belinda) |
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Other charted songs and certifications
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| "Tequila" (with Juanes) |
2019 | 1 |
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| "La Mitad" (with Camilo) |
2020 | 18 |
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Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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| "No Pasa de Moda" | 2017 | Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho | Lo Más Nuevo |
| "Te Marqué Pedo (Remix)" | 2022 | Alex Luna and DAAZ | Non-album song |
| "Cuando Me Dé la Gana" | Christina Aguilera | Aguilera | |
| "Me Extraño" | Romeo Santos | Fórmula, Vol. 3 |
Tours
- Ahora Tour (2019–2020)
- Ayayay! Tour (2021)
- Botella Tras Botella Tour (2021)
- Forajido Tour (2022)
- Foraji2 Tour (2023–2024)
Awards and Nominations
Christian Nodal has won many awards for his music. He has ten Lo Nuestro Awards, ten Latin American Music Awards, and seven Billboard Latin Music Awards. He also has five iHeartRadio Music Awards, six Latin Grammy Awards, three Premios Juventud, two Heat Latin Music Awards, and a Premio Tu Música Urbano.
See also
In Spanish: Christian Nodal para niños
