Mexicana was nominated for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album at the 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. At the ceremony, she performed "La Llorona", where she received a standing ovation from the audience. Aguilar received widespread praise from various artists, including Mexican ranchera singer Vicente Fernández for her performance. On December 7, 2018, Aguilar's album Primero Soy Mexicana, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Music Album. On April 3, 2019, Aguilar was named the Artistic and Cultural Ambassador of Zacatecas, Mexico by Mayor Ulises Mejía Haro. On May 21, 2019, Aguilar was nominated for three awards at the 2019 Premios Juventud. She performed a medley of songs alongside mariachi singers Christian Nodal and Pipe Bueno. On July 23, 2019, Aguilar released an exclusive cover performance of "Shallow" on the Recording Academy's YouTube page, with permission from the songwriter, Lady Gaga. It is the first time that Aguilar has recorded in English. On January 31, 2020, Aguilar released a tribute album to American singer, Selena, titled Baila Esta Cumbia. On September 24, 2021, she released her third album, Mexicana enamorada. On April 1, 2021 she releases "En realidad", the first single from her third studio album. Discography Nueva Tradición (2012) Primero Soy Mexicana (2018) Mexicana Enamorada (2021) EPs Baila Esta Cumbia (2020) Que no se apague la música (2020) Guest Works Nueva tradición (Family Disc) (2012) MTV Unplugged (Pepe Aguilar) (2014) Awards and nominations Grammy Awards The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by The Recording Academy in the United States. Aguilar has received one nomination. |- | 2019 | Primero Soy Mexicana | Best Regional Mexican Music Album | |} Latin Grammy Awards The Latin Grammy Awards are awarded annually by The Latin Recording Academy in the United States. Aguilar has received two nominations. |- |rowspan="2" scope="row"| 2018 | Ángela Aguilar (herself) | Best New Artist | |- | Primero Soy Mexicana |rowspan="2" scope="row"| Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album | |- | 2022 | Mexicana Enamorada | |} Personal life Aguilar was born into a musical family, known as "La Dinastía Aguilar" (The Aguilar Dynasty). Aguilar's father is Mexican singer Pepe Aguilar, her paternal grandparents are Mexican singer-actors Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre, her brother is Leonardo Aguilar. References 2003 births Living people American women singer-songwriters Singers from Los Angeles 21st-century American women singers 21st-century American singers Mariachi musicians Ranchera singers American child musicians American musicians of Mexican descent Spanish-language singers of