Noche Navideña con Luis Coronel

LUIS CORONEL has conquered the Billboard charts, become a fixture on top-rated television shows, tours consistently to sold-out venues and has recorded signature songs of love that have catapulted the singer/songwriter into the hearts of America, and beyond. A social media phenom with followers in the millions, a highly spirited fan base and a rapidly rising career of fever-pitch proportions, the charming teen star embodies and inspires the best of the youthful, smart and savvy millennial generation.

Radio stations, concert venues, television programs and social media platforms from Facebook to Instagram have placed LUIS’ career on an upward trajectory. Since breaking out two years ago, the Empire Productions INC star has become a strong, bold and vibrant singer with a global following.

The Huffington Post recently called LUIS a “…phenomenon as organic as the Beatles…,” while Billboard in 2014 crowned the 19-year-old crooner as one of the 21-Under-21 entertainers having substantial impact in music along with his peers Justin Bieber, Lorde, Becky G and Austin Mahone, among others.

LUIS has become one of the most revered recording artists of Generation Y. His sound is rooted in Regional Mexican music and his fashion style echoes the classic vibe of the Rat Pack days of the ‘60s. LUIS is an All-American guy unabashedly openhearted, dapper in suits, ties and unafraid of being accessible and vulnerable to his fans through music, warm embraces and charity work. He navigates two cultures, dominates a bilingual and bicultural way of life and is continually connecting to a diverse and fast growing demographic with his young spirit, witty persona and a treasure trove of romantic songs that often leave concertgoers swooning for more.

Born LUIS MIGUEL CORONEL GAMEZ in Tucson, Ariz., Luis has become one of the most successful entertainers in Latin music. To many he’s the dreamy guy with a smooth voice and sweet smile, but it is his openness that resonates with his fans. As LUIS’ career blossoms, it is his values, integrity and work ethic that he learned early in  life from his hard-working parents who taught their children the value of honest work and strong principals.

Luis’ mother hails from Sonora, Mexico and his late father from Durango, Mexico. Together they raised their three children, with Luis being the youngest. His maternal grandfather, affectionately known as “Tata,” inspired Luis to sing as a child when he belted out songs during family gatherings. At six years old, Luis remembers singing Christian songs in the church choir. “I went to church, learned the songs quickly and performed them on stage,” Luis recalls. “It was a very special time in my life.”

Little did Luis know that he was preparing for a career in music as he used social media to make friends, share photos, videos and connect with an online group of followers who would eventually become his fans. The biggest surprise came during Luis’ mid-teens when he uploaded his own version of Mexican songwriter Horacio Palencia’s song “Mi Niña Traviesa” (My Mischievous Girl) to Facebook. The next day, Luis woke up to discover his version of the catchy love song had received thousands of likes on the social media network. His accidental career was born.

The 6-foot-tall singer dreamed of a different path at first, but it was music that moved him artistically and creatively. “I was thinking that professional baseball might be the way to go since I played and love the sport,” says Luis, who for a brief time also trained as a boxer. “But it is music that became a major part of my life and it gradually grew into something bigger, and ultimately, a career.”

LUIS has become a household name for young bilingual Latinos. Musically, Luis has released two albums including Con La Frente en Alto (Head Held High) and the most recent project Quiero Ser Tu Dueño (I Want You to Be Mine) featuring a collection of poetic compositions including the tender ballad “Tenerte” (To Have You) and the upbeat hit single, “Cuando La Miro” (When I See Her).

LUIS became the youngest solo artist in 13 years to hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums (throughout the 21-year history of the chart), a feat made possible with Quiero Ser Tu Dueño, which has already been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, and already approaching platinum status as well.

Apart from being featured regularly on television network shows in the U.S., Luis was also a judge on the popular long-running “La Academia Kids” (Azteca Network) in Mexico and recently signed on to appear on Estrella TV’s “Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento,” which airs March through May. This year Luis will partake in more television programs, participate in NASCAR’s Toyota Mexico Cup Series and will celebrate his “Premios Lo Nuestro” Male Artist of the Year nomination by co-hosting the show’s live streaming behind-the-scenes program, interviewing winners and other celebrities in Miami and direct from the American Airlines Arena.

Among many awards and accolades the teen has received, Luis has taken home key prizes such as Best New Artist at the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Premios De La Radio, the Artist Most Likely to Succeed at Premios De La Calle in addition to being honored for the Best Love Song honors.

“The last few years have been exciting and inspiring,” Luis says. “I’m thankful for all the good things that are coming my way, but I’m most appreciative to family, the passionate fans and everyone who has believed in me.”