# Carín León

Óscar Armando Díaz de León Huez, known professionally as Carín León, (born 26 July 1989) is a Mexican singer-songwriter who specializes in regional Mexican music.

## Career

León began playing the guitar at the age of 15. His first band was Los Reales, before founding Grupo Arranke with four friends in 2010. The group gained traction with their song "A Través del Vaso". He was a member of Grupo Arranke for seven years, until starting a solo career in 2018. His career took off with his solo version of "A Través del Vaso". His other songs "Me La Avente" and "Tú", a cover of the 1999 song by Noelia, both charted on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs, Latin Airplay, and Regional Mexican Airplay charts. In 2021, he also released a cover of "More Than Words" by Extreme and later a version of "Moscas en la Casa" by Shakira, which was part of his album Pistiembre Todo El Año.
During the global shutdown of major venues and concert halls due to the COVID-19 pandemic, León pivoted into podcasts, alternative radio and emerging platforms for greater distribution. This was also in large part thanks to the dramatic overall increase in interest in regional Mexican music globally, as noted by Spotify. León appeared on NPR's 'Tiny Desk' on September 19, 2022.
León won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Song in 2022 for the song "Como lo Hice Yo" alongside Édgar Barrera and Matisse. In 2022, he was the third most streamed Mexican artist on Spotify.
His single "Que Vuelvas" with Grupo Frontera was number one for six weeks on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart in 2023.
León won his second Latin Grammy in 2023; this time for the Best Norteño Album with his third studio album, Colmillo de Leche.
On February 23, 2024, León made his debut performance in one of country music's most prestigious venues, the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.
On April 14, 2024, León debuted at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California during its first weekend. Six days later, he was presented with the key to the City of Coachella by the city council. The next day, León again performed at the Coachella Festival during its second weekend. On April 26, León debuted at Coachella's country music-themed sister festival, Stagecoach.
On October 4, 2024, León made his debut at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Zilker Park. The following day, he debuted on Austin City Limits at the Moody Center.
León received his third Latin Grammy in 2024; this time for the Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album with his fourth studio album, Boca Chueca, Vol. 1. Said album also won the Grammy Award for Best Música Mexicana Album in 2025.
On February 26, 2025, León debuted at the Viña del Mar Festival in Chile, where he received the Silver and Golden Gaviota awards.
On March 9, 2025, León made his debut at Rodeo Houston, where he performed in front of 70,603 fans.

## Personal life

León was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, to Óscar Díaz de León and Carmen Julia Huez. He has a girlfriend and two children.

## Discography
### Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions :
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
| Title | Details | US | US Latin | US Reg. Mex. | Certifications |
| El Malo | Released: August 2, 2019 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: Tamarindo Rekordsz | — | — | — | |
| Inédito | Released: May 7, 2021 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: Tamarindo Rekordsz | — | — | — | |
| Colmillo de Leche | Released: May 19, 2023 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: Socios Music | 184 | 8 | 5 | RIAA: Platinum (Latin) |
| Boca Chueca, Vol. 1 | Released: May 30, 2024 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: Socios Music | 169 | 8 | 5 | RIAA: Platinum (Latin) |

### Live albums

* Desvelada con Banda y Mariachi (En Vivo) (2018)
* A Puro Pelo (100 % En Vivo) (2018)
* Pa' las de Vidrio (En Vivo) (2018)
* Amanecida con Todo y con Todos (2018)
* Borrachera con Taka Takas (2020)
* Encerrados Pero Enfiestados (Live Vol. 1) (2020)
* Encerrados Pero Enfiestados (Live Vol. 2) (2020)
* Borrachera con Los Honorables (2020)
* Pistiembre Todo El Año (En Vivo) (2021)
* Cura Local (En Vivo) (2022)
* U.V.V. Vol. 8 (En Vivo) (2023)
* Palabra de To's (2024)

### Singles
#### Charting singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, and album name :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | MEX | US | WW | Album |
| "El Toxico" (with Grupo Firme) | 2021 | 22 | — | — | Non-album single |
| "No Es Por Aca" | 2022 | 21 | — | — | Colmillo de Leche |
| "Que Vuelvas" (with Grupo Frontera) | 2022 | 2 | 50 | 34 | El Comienzo |
| "La Primera Cita" | 2023 | 2 | 97 | 28 | Colmillo de Leche |
| "Según Quién" (with Maluma) | 2023 | 5 | 68 | 17 | Don Juan |

## Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations received by Carín León :
| Award | Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Category | Result |
| ASCAP Latin Awards | 2021 | "Me La Aventé" | Winning Songs | Won |
| ASCAP Latin Awards | 2022 | "El Tóxico" (with Grupo Firme) | Winning Songs | Won |
| ASCAP Latin Awards | 2024 | "Según Quién" (with Maluma) | Winning Songs | Won |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2022 | Himself | Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo | Nominated |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2022 | "El Tóxico" (with Grupo Firme) | Regional Mexican Song of the Year | Nominated |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2023 | Himself | Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo | Nominated |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2023 | "Que Vuelvas" (with Grupo Frontera) | Regional Mexican Song of the Year | Nominated |
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2024 | Himself | Regional Mexican Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2024 | "Indispensable" | Regional Mexican Song of the Year | Nominated |
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2024 | "Que Vuelvas" (with Grupo Frontera) | Regional Mexican Song of the Year | Nominated |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2021 | Himself | Favorite Regional Mexican Artist | Nominated |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2022 | Himself | Favorite Regional Mexican Artist | Nominated |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2022 | "El Tóxico" (with Grupo Firme) | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2022 | "El Tóxico" (with Grupo Firme) | Favorite Regional Mexican Song | Nominated |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2023 | Himself | Favorite Regional Mexican Artist | Nominated |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2023 | "Que Vuelvas" (with Grupo Frontera) | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2023 | "Que Vuelvas" (with Grupo Frontera) | Best Collaboration - Regional Mexican | Nominated |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2023 | "Con un Botecito a Pecho" | Best Collaboration - Regional Mexican | Nominated |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2023 | "La Boda del Huitlacoche (Live)" | Favorite Regional Mexican Song | Nominated |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2024 | Himself | Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2024 | Himself | Favorite Regional Mexican Artist | Won |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2024 | "Según Quién" (with Maluma) | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2024 | "Según Quién" (with Maluma) | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2024 | Colmillo de Leche | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2024 | Colmillo de Leche | Favorite Regional Mexican Album | Nominated |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2024 | "Indispensable" | Favorite Regional Mexican Song | Nominated |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2022 | "Como lo Hice Yo" (with Matisse) | Best Regional Mexican Song | Won |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2023 | Colmillo de Leche | Best Norteño Album | Won |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2024 | Boca Chueca, Vol. 1 | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2024 | Boca Chueca, Vol. 1 | Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album | Won |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2024 | "Una Vida Pasada" (with Camilo) | Record of the Year | Nominated |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2024 | "Te Lo Agradezco" (with Kany García) | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2024 | "Según Quién" (with Maluma) | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| LOS40 Music Awards | 2023 | Himself | Best Latin Act | Nominated |
| LOS40 Music Awards | 2023 | "Ni Me Debes Ni Te Debo" (with Camilo) | Best Latin Collaboration | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2020 | Himself | The New Regional Mexican Generation | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2021 | "Tú" | Viral Track of the Year | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2022 | Inédito | Regional Mexican Album of the Year | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2022 | "Como lo Hice Yo" (with Matisse) | Best Regional Mexican Fusion | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2023 | Himself | Male Artist of the Youth | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2023 | Himself | Male Artist On The Rise | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2023 | Himself | My Favorite Streaming Artist | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2023 | "Que Vuelvas" (with Grupo Frontera) | Best Song for My Ex | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2023 | "Que Vuelvas" (with Grupo Frontera) | Best Regional Mexican Collaboration | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2023 | "No Es Por Acá" | Best Regional Mexican Song | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2023 | "Llorar y Llorar" (with Mau y Ricky) | Best Regional Mexican Fusion | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2024 | Himself | Male Artist of the Youth | Won |
| Premios Juventud | 2024 | "Ni Me Debes Ni Te Debo" (with Camilo) | The Perfect Mix | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2024 | "Según Quién" (with Maluma) | The Perfect Mix | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2024 | "Según Quién" (with Maluma) | Best Regional Mexican Fusion | Won |
| Premios Juventud | 2024 | "Indispensable" | Best Regional Mexican Song | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2024 | "Alch Si" (with Grupo Frontera) | Best Regional Mexican Collaboration | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2024 | Colmillo de Leche | Best Regional Mexican Album | Nominated |
| Grammy Awards | 2025 | Boca Chueca, Vol. 1 | Best Música Mexicana Album | Won |