While the average Las Vegas visitor may not be familiar with Juan Gabriel, for anyone in town from Gabriel’s home country of Mexico or from throughout Latin America, the singer is a superstar on the level of any Vegas headliner.
With a career that spans more than 40 years, Gabriel is one of the most popular Latin American performers of all time. He’s sold more than 100 million albums worldwide and been nominated for six Grammys, and in 2009, he was named the Person of the Year at the Latin Grammys.
Through his work as a songwriter and performer, Gabriel has dozens of hits to draw from, and his current Volver tour promises to feature songs from his entire career. Gabriel’s voice will be augmented by a full orchestra as well as mariachis.
For fans across Latin America, Gabriel is an enduring icon, not only as a performer but also as a songwriter who has penned more than 500 tunes. For the average Vegas visitor who may not know who he is, this could be the perfect opportunity to find out.
MGM Grand, 7 p.m. April 13, $64.05-$225 plus tax and fee. 800.745.3000 Ticketmaster
