Raul Malo
Raul Malo | |
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Malo performing in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Raul Francisco Martínez-Malo Jr. August 7, 1965 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | December 8, 2025 (aged 60) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
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| Years active | 1989–2025 |
| Label | New Door |
| Formerly of | The Mavericks |
Raul Francisco Martínez-Malo Jr. (August 7, 1965 – December 8, 2025) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer. He was both the lead singer and songwriter of country music band the Mavericks, co-writing many of their singles, as well as Rick Trevino's 2003 single "In My Dreams". After the disbanding of the Mavericks in the early 2000s, Malo pursued a solo career. He also participated from 2001 in the Los Super Seven supergroup. The Mavericks re-formed in 2012 and continued to tour extensively. In 2015, they won the Americana music award for duo/group of the year.