Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Domingo Jonhy Vega UrzÃ a ( December 24 , 1977 , Arica , Chile ) , commonly known as AmÃ rico , is a Chilean singer , who became known when he started leading the band AmÃ rico y la Nueva AlegrÃ a. He is the son of the boleros singer Melvin `` CorazÃ n '' AmÃ rico , who sings duets with his wife , Marcela Toledo .
Simplified: He became known when he started leading the band AmÃ rico y la Nueva AlegrÃ a. He is the son of the boleros singer Melvin `` CorazÃ n '' AmÃ rico , who sings duets with his wife , Marcela Toledo .