José José

Celebrating the legacy of a legendary Mexican artist and icon.

Major Achievements

Look back at the remarkable life and music of the "Prince Of Song," José José, one year after his death in the latest edition of For The Record.

From his first hit in 1970 with "El Triste" to being awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award In 2004 by the Latin Recording Academy and honored as Person Of The Year in 2005, we look back at the remarkable life and music of the "Prince Of Song," José José, one year after his death in the latest edition of GRAMMY.com's For The Record.

Fan Engagement

José José's fans admire his voice, his style, and his ability to convey feelings of melancholy and romance. His baritone timbre allowed him to perform a variety of genres, from boleros and ballads to Latin pop and ranchera music.

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José José's music touched my heart; his legacy will forever inspire fans around the world.

Maria Lopez

A group of people is gathered in a dark room with a screen displaying religious lyrics in Spanish. One person in the foreground raises a hand in worship, while others are seated or standing towards the back. The setting suggests a religious or worship event.
A group of people is gathered in a dark room with a screen displaying religious lyrics in Spanish. One person in the foreground raises a hand in worship, while others are seated or standing towards the back. The setting suggests a religious or worship event.

The best artist of México

Carlos Ruiz

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A person is holding a smartphone with both hands, browsing a website. The screen displays a webpage with text in Portuguese and features an image of a smiling person against a wall. The background is a neutral color, focusing attention on the phone and its content.
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José José's Legacy