Alejandro Fernández Abarca (Spanish pronunciation: [aleˈxandro feɾˈnandes aˈβaɾka]; born 24 April 1971) is a Mexican singer. Nicknamed as "El Potrillo" (The Lil’ Colt) by the media and his fans, he has sold over 20 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists. Alejandro is the son of the ranchero singer Vicente Fernández. He originally specialized in traditional, earthy forms of Mexican folk music, such as mariachi and ranchera, until he branched out into pop music with great success. Over the course of his career, he has been awarded two Latin Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.