Carin León Is Taking ‘Muda’ Around The World

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentCarin León Is Taking ‘Muda’ Around The WorldByMatthew Leimkuehler,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew Leimkuehler is a music journalist from Nashville, Tennessee.Follow AuthorJun 03, 2026, 09:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Singer Carín León attends during a press conference at Hotel W on May 5, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico.Getty ImagesBelieve it or not, Carin León still gets a little nervous when a new tour kicks off.León’s a global hitmaker who conquers earbuds across continents with his blended take on Música Mexicana, weaving Mexican tradition with influences drawn from time-tested soul, rock and country music. He’s won multiple Grammy Awards and collaborated with country artists including Cody Johnson, Kacey Musgraves and Jelly Roll; earlier this year, he and Jelly Roll released “Lighter,” a single tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Last month, León debuted Muda, a studio album that finds the singer-songwriter pushing the boundaries of what defines his music. A sticky-to-the-touch pop chorus? A subtle take on dancefloor disco? A horn-soaked soul song? Each of these sounds — and more — finds a place on the adventurous Muda. He takes the album on the road this year, playing to audiences at Madison Square Garden in New York City, BMO Stadium in Los Angeles and Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. In September, he plays a seven-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Between these dates? He’ll be globetrotting for shows in Japan, Argentina and his native Mexico, among other countries. And on an afternoon in late May — a few days into his seemingly never-ending run of shows — León tells Forbes that he’s OK with feeling a few nerves. “This is a very, very important tour for me,” León said via Zoom. “[It’s] the biggest production that we’ve ever had on a tour before.” He added, “...