Bobby Pulido Wins Grammy, Joins Congress in Historic Move
Bobby Pulido, a Tejano music icon, wins Grammy, transitions to politics, flips Texas district.
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Bobby Pulido, a celebrated Tejano singer, has made history by winning a Grammy award just days after securing a seat in Congress. The 53-year-old artist flipped Texas’s 15th Congressional District from Republican to Democratic control in the Nov. 3 midterm elections, defeating two-term incumbent Republican Representative Monica De La Cruz.
Grammy Recognition for Tejano Music
Pulido was honored with a Latin Grammy award on Nov. 12 — his third career win — for his best tejano album, “Bobby Pulido & Friends: Una Tuya y Una Mía.” The album, recorded at the Auditorio Cumbres in Monterrey, Nuevo León, was composed of recordings from a series of concerts held in December 2024 and released in 2025, according to Billboard.
Transition from Music to Politics
Despite his incredible success in the music industry, Pulido is leaving the world of entertainment behind in exchange for a life in politics. “I’m retiring from music, and I’m leaving with so much gratitude,” he told fans while accepting his Grammy trophy, according to Billboard.
Pulido expressed deep gratitude to his family and supporters, saying, “I’m so proud to be from Texas and to be Tejano and to represent this music.” He also shared a bittersweet message to fans, merging his music and political passions: “Tejano music is in very good hands — we have so much talent — young talent like [fellow nominees] Jay Pérez, Destiny Navaira, everyone who’s here.”
Legacy and Career Highlights
Pulido, the son of Tex-Mex singer Roberto Pulido, released his first album, “Desvelado,” in 1995. His single “No Sé Por Qué” reached No. 39 on the Billboard charts and later peaked at No. 32. Over the course of his career, he went on to release another 15 albums.
As Pulido transitions into his new role in Congress, he aims to continue representing the values and music that have defined his life’s work. His journey from Grammy-winning artist to political figure highlights the intersection of culture and governance in modern America.
Source: Daily Caller
