Jhonny Rivera facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jhonny Rivera
Jhonny Rivera
Background information
Birth name	Jhon Jairo Rivera Valencia
Born	(1972-02-23) February 23, 1972 (age 53) Pereira, Colombia
Genres	Ranchera
Years active	2004–present
Associated acts	J Balvin, Vicente Fernandez, Pipe Bueno, Dario Gomez, Yolanda del Rio

Jhon Jairo Rivera Valencia (born February 23, 1972), known to many as Jhonny Rivera, is a famous singer from Colombia. He also works as an actor and a businessman. He is well-known for his popular Colombian music.

About Jhonny Rivera

Jhonny Rivera started his music career because of a broken heart. His first song was "The Pain of A Game." After that, he released other songs like "I'm Single" and "Best Sólito." These songs helped him become known in his local area. He even won an award called Premios Nuestra Tierra for Best Tropical Song.

Music Tours and Hits

Jhonny Rivera performing at a concert.

Jhonny Rivera has traveled a lot for his music. He has done more than twelve tours in different countries. These include Spain, Ecuador, the United States, Venezuela, and Aruba.

In 2009, he released a tropical song called "The Shy." This song became quite popular online. In 2010, he worked with J Balvin on a song called "My Only Treasure."

His album Te Sigo Wanting came out in early 2012. It featured the song "For A Beer," which also became popular. He also made a bachata song with his son, Andy Rivera, called "The Pay That Makes." Later, he released "The Pegao," which was recognized at the Feria de Cali and was popular online.

In 2015, Jhonny Rivera promoted a new song titled "Por Andar Enamorao." He has continued to create and release new music since then.

Jhonny Rivera's Life

Jhonny Rivera with his son, Andy Rivera.

Jhon Jairo Rivera Valencia was born in Pereira, Colombia. His parents are Maria Mabel Valencia and Jose Oscar Rivera. He has three siblings: Juliet, Luz Piedad, and Oscar Mario.

When he was 17, he moved from his village in Arabia, Pereira, to Bogota. Life was tough for him there, and he struggled to find a steady job. He lived with his girlfriend, and they had a son together. Later, his girlfriend moved to Spain, and his son followed.

Jhonny Rivera eventually returned to his home in Pereira. There, he found the chance to write and record a song. This song helped him start his successful music career. His son, Andy Rivera, also returned from Spain. Andy followed in his father's footsteps as a singer, focusing on urban music. Jhonny Rivera has built his own home, which includes horses and other luxuries.

Jhonny Rivera in TV Shows

Jhonny Rivera has also appeared in some television shows.

Music Collaborations

Jhonny Rivera has worked with many other artists on songs. Here are some of his collaborations:

• Let's start Zero (feat. Lady Yuliana)
• Por Que Se Fue (feat. Charrito Negro)
• Se Que Te Falle (feat. Lady Yuliana)
• My Only Treasure (feat. J Balvin)
• Jealousy "Live" (feat. Fanny Lu)
• Love and Spite (feat. Jhon Alex Castaño)
• Al Bailo Son Que Me Blow (feat. Pipe Bueno)
• Did They Do not exchange (feat. Yolanda del Rio)
• Papi (feat. Ricardo Torres and his Mariachi)
• The Pay ago That (feat. Andy Rivera)
• El Tiempo Dira Quien Miente (feat. Lady Yuliana)
• Me Voy A Casar (feat. Dario Gomez)
• Ser Colombiano Es Un Lujo (feat. El Orejón)
• Así Es La Vida (feat. Mauro Ayala)
• Como Duele (feat. Los Hermanos Medina)
• Comamos Sano (feat. Mauricio López)
• Siga Bebiendo (feat. Yeison Jiménez)
• Como Una Pelota (feat. Espinoza Paz)

Albums by Jhonny Rivera

Here are some of the albums Jhonny Rivera has released:

• Ya No Dudes De Mi (2004)
• Soy Soltero (2006)
• Solo Exito (2007)
• Una Voz Que Llega A Alma (2007)
• El Intenso (2008)
• Tengo Rabia Con migo (2010)
• Te Sigo Queriendo (2012)
• No Hay Porque Esperar (2014)

See also

In Spanish: Jhonny Rivera para niños

• Popular Colombian music
• Vallenato musical genre
• Giovanny Ayala
• Darío Gómez
• Yeison Jimenez
• Paola Jara
• Jhon Alex Castaño
• Pipe Bueno