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Bobby Pulido Announces Retirement from Music After Winning Latin Grammy: Now He’ll Focus on Congress
Texas congressman-elect Bobby Pulido won a Latin Grammy before announcing his retirement from music to focus on his new role in Washington.
By  Ernesto Iván Vargas Martínez
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Bobby Pulido se retira tras ganar un Latin Grammy
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Posted on 11/13/26 at 09:30

Texas singer Bobby Pulido closed out nearly three decades of music with a Latin Grammy for Tejano music before heading to Congress.

Singer Bobby Pulido announced his retirement from music on Thursday, November 12, after winning a Latin Grammy for best Tejano album. The artist will begin a new chapter as a U.S. congressman.

– Why it matters: Pulido will leave the stage to represent Texas’ 15th district, a predominantly Hispanic region where he won an election on November 3.

Bobby Pulido Retires After Winning Latin Grammy

The 53-year-old artist confirmed his decision during the pre-ceremony for the 27th Latin Grammy Awards.

His production Bobby Pulido & Friends Una Tuya y Una Mía (Vol. 2/En Vivo) won the award for best Tejano album.

Pulido took the opportunity to thank the audience that accompanied him throughout his career and express his pride in representing Texas.

«I’m retiring from music and I’m leaving filled with gratitude,» Pulido said during his acceptance speech.

– The fact: The recognition comes after nearly three decades of music career, during which Pulido became a figure in the Tejano genre.

Bobby Pulido Leaves the Stage to Work in Congress

The artist explained that his farewell is related to the new responsibilities he will assume as an elected representative in Washington.

«I love you all and we’ll see each other soon, because we have to represent and get to work to use our voice for something else,» he said.

Pulido also expressed confidence in the new generations of artists who will continue to develop the musical genre with which he built his career.

«Tejano music is in good hands, we have a lot of talent,» he assured during the ceremony.

– What’s changing: Pulido will go from a career dedicated to entertainment to exercising legislative functions in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Bobby Pulido Won the Election in Texas’ 15th District

Last November 3, Pulido won a seat in the U.S. Congress by defeating Republican Mónica De La Cruz.

His victory occurred during an election day in which Democrats also achieved other important victories in Texas.

The 15th district includes communities in the Rio Grande Valley and rural areas in the southern part of the state, where the Hispanic population has significant weight.

According to electoral information, approximately 81% of the district’s inhabitants are Hispanic.

– The result: Pulido will arrive at the House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party, after defeating the Republican candidate.

What’s Next for Bobby Pulido After His Musical Retirement

The singer is scheduled to take office in January 2027, when he will officially begin his new stage as a federal legislator.

His work in Washington will involve participating in debates, votes, and decisions on federal matters that affect both his district and the rest of the country.

Pulido did not detail during his speech whether he plans future special performances or musical projects after his retirement.

For now, his message marks the end of his regular artistic career and the beginning of a political career with responsibilities to the voters of Texas.

Source: Efe