COACHELLA TO WELCOME REGIONAL MEXICAN ARTIST CARÍN LEÓN AS 

THIS YEAR’S CHOSEN RECIPIENT OF THE KEY TO THEIR CITY

COACHELLA, Calif. (April 20, 2024) – Regional Mexican superstar Carín León is set to take the stage at both the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festivals these coming weekends, but on his way into the Coachella Valley, he will be making a special detour to the city of Coachella.  On Saturday, April 20^th, Coachella will formally present Carín with keys to the City. The community is invited to gather at the Coachella Library on 7^th street at 10:30am to enjoy live music by Banda Reyna Del Valle, culminating with the Key to the City Ceremony with the Mayor and City Council at approximately noon. The City has complimentary light refreshments planned from 10:30am – noon, and will provide guests with a keepsake to commemorate the special day (while supplies last).

Leading up to the April 20th event, six VIP experiences will be raffled off through Noticias Telemundo 15 and La Poderosa 96.7 FM, which will provide a personal meet and greet with Carín León for each winner plus a guest prior to the Key to the City ceremony. Winners will be notified this Friday, April 19th by a City official.

"Several years ago, we began featuring curated art from the Festival in our City, and now, we are honored to welcome renowned musical talent to Coachella. We have created up close and personal experiences in our own community, at no cost to our residents, and this VIP concept will take it to an entirely new level,” stated Mayor Steven Hernandez. 

To win, participants must watch Telemundo 15 LIVE at 6pm and 11pm or tune into La Poderosa 96.7FM for details on how to win a Meet & Greet with Carín León.  Information about the Key to the City event can be found on the City of Coachella’s Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as on Coachella.org.

ABOUT CARÍN LEÓN

At the age of 16, Carín León, originally from Hermosillo, Sonora, decided to embark on a musical journey and quickly came to dominate the Mexican scene and elevate the genre internationally. His captivating and vibrant voice demonstrate his versatility for songwriting, effortlessly navigating between multiple genres. Today he is recognized as a modern icon who has brought the traditions of Música Mexicana to new generations and crossing borders. The acclaimed artist has appeared on the covers of major digital platform playlists, and currently has three songs in the Top 200 of Spotify's Global chart.

Carín has received countless nominations and multiple awards, including an ASCAP award, two Premio Lo Nuestro awards, Two Latin GRAMMY^®, and seven nominations for Premios de la Radio, becoming the most nominated artist for said award. He recently received two nominations for the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards, and eight Nominations for Premio Lo Nuestro 2024, where he won 4 awards.

During his "Colmillo De Leche" tour, he performed in 27 arenas across the major cities of USA, showcasing his latest album of the same name. This album has three songs that have peaked at #1 on the Regional Mexican chart by Billboard. Recently, Carín León achieved a significant career milestone by performing at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, which is one of the most iconic venues in country music. This feat highlights Carín León's versatility and international appeal, cementing his status as a prominent figure in today's music industry.