Christian Nodal

Christian Jesús González Nodal (born January 11, 1999) is a Mexican singer. Born and raised in Sonora, Mexico. His debut studio album, Me Dejé Llevar (2017), was met with critical acclaim and success. Nodal has won three Latin Grammy Awards, a Lo Nuestro Award, two Billboard Latin Music Awards, and a Latin American Music Award.

Christian Nodal
Background information
Birth name	Christian Jesús González Nodal
Born	January 11, 2001 Caborca, Sonora, México
Origin	Caborca, Sonora
Genres	Regional Mexican
Occupation(s)
Instruments	Vocals guitar piano
Years active	2017–present
Labels	Universal Latin Fonovisa
Website	Official website

Life and career

Christian Nodal was born and raised in Caborca, Sonora, Mexico. According to Nodal, he started singing at the age of four and later learned how to play the piano and guitar on his own.[1][2]

In January 2017, Nodal released "Adiós Amor" which quickly became a success in Mexico and the United States," reaching number one on the Top 20 General Mexican Songs Chart and number two on the Billboard Top Latin Songs chart in the United States.[3][4] In June 2017, Nodal collaborated with the Spanish singer, David Bisbal and released "Probablemente". Bisbal told Billboard, "...he [Nodal] a great interpreter but also a songwriter. I love what he's doing and it's an honor to be a part of the early stages in his career."[5]

In 2018, Nodal accompanied Mexican performer Pepe Aguilar and his family, brother Antonio Aguilar Jr., daughter Ángela Aguilar and son Leonardo Aguilar on their equestrian-musical style tour dubbed "Jaripeo Sin Fronteras".[6]

In August 2018, Nodal released his debut album, Me Dejé Llevar. It topped music charts in the Mexico and the United States.[7] Music critic Thom Jurek of Allmusic, praised the album and called it "elegant."[8] Me Dejé Llevar went on to be nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Ranchero Album at the 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, while "Probablemente", won for Best Regional Mexican Song. Nodal was also nominated for Best New Artist but lost to Colombian reggaeton singer Karol G.[9][10]

In May 2019, Nodal released his second studio album, Ahora.[11] It debuted in the top ten of the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart in the United States.[12] Nodal also initiated a tour to promote the album.[13]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details, chart positions

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions			Certifications
		MEX [14]	US [15]	US Latin [16]
Me Dejé Llevar	Release date: August 25, 2017 Label: Universal Music Latin Entertainment Format: CD, digital download	7	69	2	AMPROFON: Platinum + Gold [17] RIAA: 3× Platinum (Latin)[18]
Ahora	Release date: May 10, 2019 Label: Universal Music Latin Entertainment Format: CD, digital download	19	—	7	AMPROFON: Gold[19] RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[18]
AYAYAY!	Release date: May 29, 2020[upper-alpha 1] Label: Universal Music Latin Entertainment Format: CD, digital download	—	—	8	RIAA: Gold (Latin)[18]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Extended plays

List of studio albums, with selected details, chart positions

Title	Album details
Lo Mas Nuevo[upper-alpha 2]	Released: May 28, 2018[20][21] Label: Universal Music Latin Entertainment Formats: Digital download

As lead artist

Title	Year	Peak chart positions				Certifications	Album
		MEX [22]	US Bub. [23]	US Latin [24]	US Regional MEX [25]
"Adiós Amor"	2017	1	5	4	1	AMPROFON: Diamond + Gold[17] RIAA: 21× Platinum (Latin)[18]	Me Dejé Llevar
"Te Fallé"		1	—	24	1	AMPROFON: Gold[17] RIAA: 2× Platinum (Latin)[18]
"Probablemente" (solo or featuring David Bisbal)		2	—	15	1	AMPROFON: Platinum + Gold[17] RIAA: 5× Platinum (Latin)[18]
"Me Dejé Llevar"		3	—	23	1	AMPROFON: Gold[17] RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[18]
"No Te Contaron Mal"	2018	3	18	10	1	RIAA: 8× Platinum (Latin)[18]	Ahora
"Nada Nuevo"	2019	1	—	19	1	RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[18]
"De Los Besos Que Te Di"		1	—	12	1	RIAA: Gold (Latin)[18]
"Pa' Olvidarme De Ella" (with Piso 21)		—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Tequila" (with Juanes)		1	—	—	—	RIAA: Gold (Latin)[18]	Más Futuro Que Pasado
"Se Me Olvidó"	2020	1	—	16	1	RIAA: 2x Platinum (Latin)[18]	AYAYAY!
"AYAYAY!"		—	—	—	—	RIAA: Gold (Latin)[18]
"Aquí Abajo"		2	—	14	1
"Nace Un Borracho"		—	—	46	—
"Dime Cómo Quieres" (with Ángela Aguilar)		1	22	8	2
"Poco" (with Reik)		3	—	—[upper-alpha 3]	—		Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

As a featured artist

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
		US Regional MEX [25]
"Solos" (Ana Bárbara feautirng Christian Nodal)	2019	11	Non-album single

Promotional singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Certifications	Album
		US Latin [27]
"Yo No Sé Mañana"	2017	—	RIAA: Gold (Latin)[18]	Me Dejé Llevar
"Eres"		48	RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[18]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Other charted songs and certifications

List of other charted songs and certifications, with selected chart positions

Title	Year	Peaks	Certifications	Album
		MEX [28]
"La Mitad"[29] (with Camilo)	2020	18	AMPROFON: Platinum[30]	Por Primera Vez
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of other album appearances

Title	Year	Other artist(s)	Album
"No Pasa de Moda"[31]	2017	Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho	Lo Mas Nuevo

Awards and nominations

Latin Grammy Awards

The Latin Grammy Awards are awarded annually by The Latin Recording Academy in the United States. Nodal has received three awards from eight nominations.[32]

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2018	Christian Nodal (himself)	Best New Artist	Nominated
	Me Dejé Llevar	Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album	Nominated
	"Probablemente"	Best Regional Mexican Song	Won
2019	Ahora	Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album	Won
	"De Los Besos Que Te Di"	Best Regional Mexican Song	Nominated
	"No Te Contaron Mal"		Won
2020	Ayayay!	Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album	Nominated
	"Ayayay!"	Best Regional Mexican Song	Nominated

Lo Nuestro Awards

The Lo Nuestro Awards are awarded annually by the television network, Univision in the United States. Nodal has received one award from two nominations.[33]

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2019	Christian Nodal (himself)	Artist of the Year	Nominated
		Regional Mexican Artist of the Year	Won

Other awards

Year	Award	Category	Work	Result
2017	Premios Juventud	Best Song for Love	"Adiós Amor"	Nominated
		Best Song for "La Troca"
		Artist Revelation	Himself
	Latin American Music Awards	New Artist of the Year		Nominated
		Favorite Regional Mexican Artist
		Favorite Regional Mexican Song	"Adiós Amor"	Won
2018	iHeartRadio Music Awards	Regional Mexican Song of the Year		Won
		Best New Regional Mexican Artist	Himself
	Billboard Latin Music Awards	Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo		Won
		Regional Mexican Song of the Year	"Adiós Amor"
		Regional Mexican Album of the Year	"Me Dejé Llevar"	Nominated
	Latin American Music Awards	Album of the Year		Nominated
		Favorite Regional Mexican Album		Won
		Favorite Regional Mexican Artist	Himself
		Favorite Regional Mexican Song	"Me Dejé Llevar"
2019	iHeartRadio Music Awards	Regional Mexican Song of the Year		Nominated
		Best New Regional Mexican Artist	Himself
	Billboard Latin Music Awards	Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo		Won

Notes

1. The deluxe version was released on September 11, 2020. The super deluxe version was released on November 13, 2020.
2. Lo Mas Nuevo was only available in various countries
3. "Poco" did not enter the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, but peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Latin Digital Song Sales chart.[26]

References

1. "Biografía". Christian Nodal. Mario Ruiz Madrigal. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
2. "Get to Know Mexican Singer-Songwriter Christian Nodal". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. January 22, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
3. Mendoza, Amaya (February 16, 2017). "Christian Nodal Vaults Into Top 5 on Hot Latin Songs Chart". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
4. "Los artistas #1 de América Latina". Monitor Latino (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
5. Flores, Griselda (June 8, 2017). "Christian Nodal's New Single & Music Video 'Probablemente' Feat. David Bisbal: Exclusive Premiere". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
6. "Pepe Aguilar brings Mexican entertainment spectacular 'Jaripeo Sin Fronteras' to El Paso". El Paso Times. August 22, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
7. "Christian Nodal Vaults Into Top 5 on Hot Latin Songs Chart". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. February 16, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
8. Jurek, Thom. "AllMusic Review". Allmusic. TiVo Corporation. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
9. "2018 Latin GRAMMY Awards Nominations: See the Complete List". ET Online. September 20, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
10. "Latin Grammys 2018 Winners List". Billboard magazine. Prometheus Global Media. November 16, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
11. "Christian Nodal lanza su nuevo álbum titulado 'Ahora'". El Mañana (Nuevo Laredo) (in Spanish). May 10, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
12. Bustios, Pamela (May 22, 2019). "Christian Nodal Scores Second Top 10 Debut On Top Latin Albums Chart With 'Ahora'". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
13. "Esta fue la razón por la que Christian Nodal no fue a los Latin Billboards: "Tenía un compromiso con mis fans"". People en Español (in Spanish). April 26, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
14. Peak chart positions in Mexico:
    • Me Dejé Llevar: "Top Album - Semanal (del 25 de agosto al 31 de agosto)". AMPROFON. Archived from the original on September 27, 2017. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
    • Ahora: "Top Album México - Más vendidos 2019". AMPROFON. Archived from the original on January 25, 2020. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
15. "Christian Nodal Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
16. "Christian Nodal Chart History: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
17. "Certificaciones AMPROFON" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas.
18. "Gold & Platinum". Recording Industry Association of America.
19. Villa, Lucas (June 7, 2019). "Meet Christian Nodal: The Future of Regional Mexican Music". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
20. "Lo Mas Nuevo by Christian Nodal". iTunes Store. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
21. "Lo Mas Nuevo by Christian Nodal - Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
22. Peak chart positions in Mexico:
    • "Adios Amor": "Top 20 General Mexicano: 3/6/2017" (PDF) (in Spanish). monitorLATINO. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
    • "Probablemente": "Top 20 General Mexicano: 8/14/2017" (PDF) (in Spanish). monitorLATINO. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
    • "Me Deje Llevar": "Top 20 General Mexicano: 3/5/2018" (PDF) (in Spanish). monitorLATINO. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
    • "Te Falle": "Top 20 General Mexicano: 7/04/2018" (PDF) (in Spanish). monitorLATINO. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
    • "De Los Besos Que Te Di": "Top 20 General del 8 al 14 de julio, 2019" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on 15 July 2019.
    • "Tequila": "Top 20 General Del 17 al 23 de Febrero 2020" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
    • "Se Me Olvido": "Top 20 General Del 27 de Abril al 3 de Mayo 2020" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
    • "Aquí Abajo": "Top 20 General Del 3 al 9 de Agosto 2020" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
    • "Dime Cómo Quieres": "Del 14 al 20 de Diciembre, 2020" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
    • "Poco": "Del 28 de Diciembre 2020 al 3 de Enero 2021" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
23. "Christian Nodal Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
24. "Christian Nodal Chart History: Hot Latin Songs". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
25. "Christian Nodal Chart History: Regional Mexican Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
26. "Christian Nodal Chart History (Latin Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
27. "Christian Nodal — Charts". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
28. Peak chart positions in Mexico:
    • "La Mitad": "Top 20 General Mexicano: Del 17 al 23 de Agosto, 2020" (PDF) (in Spanish). monitorLATINO. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
29. "Por Primera Vez - Album by Camilo". Spotify. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
30. https://amprofon.com.mx/es/pages/certificaciones.php
31. "No Pasa de Moda (feat. Christian Nodal) - Single by Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
32. Latin Grammy Awards:
    • 2018 Nominations: "2018 Latin GRAMMY Awards Nominations: See the Complete List". ET Online. September 20, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
    • 2018 Win: Drysdale, Jennifer (November 15, 2018). "2018 Latin GRAMMY Awards: The Winners List". ET Online. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
    • 2019 Nominations: "Spanish Artists Lead 20th Annual Latin Grammy Nominations". RollingStone. September 24, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
    • 2020 Nominations: "Spanish Artists Lead 20th Annual Latin Grammy Nominations". People. September 29, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
33. Lo Nuestro Awards:
    • 2019 Nominations: Trejos, Carolina (January 8, 2019). "Natti Natasha encabeza la lista de los nominados a Premio Lo Nuestro 2019". People en Español (in Spanish). Retrieved February 24, 2019.
    • 2019 Win: Hansen, Lena (February 21, 2019). "Estos son los ganadores de Premio Lo Nuestro 2019. ¡Mira la lista completa!". People en Español (in Spanish). Retrieved February 24, 2019.