Guitarricadelafuente Receives Ídolo 2025 Award: A Triumphant Year for the Spanish Music Phenomenon
Spanish singer-songwriter Guitarricadelafuente (Álvaro Lafuente Calvo) closes 2025 with another confirmation of his rapid artistic rise: the artist has become the winner of the prestigious Ídolo 2025 award in the “Music” category, surpassing strong contenders such as Rusowsky, Judeline, and Belén Aguilera. The award ceremony took place on December 11 and became one of the most discussed events in the Spanish entertainment industry.
The ceremony, organized by the Premios Ídolo team together with blogger Dulceida, was hosted by Lalachus and Kira Miró, with the broadcast streamed on YouTube and the TV channel Neox, which ensured high online viewership. The award traditionally recognizes artists and creators who have had a notable impact on audiences throughout the year while maintaining originality and consistently high-quality work.
For Guitarricadelafuente, the victory is yet another confirmation of his successful breakthrough in 2025. This year, the musician released his second studio album Spanish Leather, warmly received by critics and fans. The new collection of songs not only strengthened the artist’s position in contemporary Spanish folk-pop but also allowed him to sell out numerous venues during his Spanish Leather Tour, which became one of the most in-demand tours of the season.
Another major achievement in 2025 was the Premio Ondas, where Guitarricadelafuente was recognized as the “Phenomenon of the Year”, an honor traditionally awarded for exceptional contributions to musical culture. Additionally, he received the El Ojo Crítico award from Radio Nacional de España in the contemporary music category, further reinforcing his status as one of the most significant representatives of the new Spanish music wave.
Amid widespread recognition and major successes, the musician continues to expand his career. He has already been announced as one of the headliners of the major VIDA Festival 2026, where he will perform alongside Fatboy Slim, Amaia, and other notable artists. For a performer who began his musical journey just a few years ago, this milestone symbolizes his firm establishment among the industry’s top acts.
Today, Guitarricadelafuente is viewed as one of the freshest and most distinctive voices on the Spanish scene. His unique blend of folk influences, acoustic aesthetics, and modern sound makes his work highly recognizable, and the Ídolo 2025 award further confirms his status as a vibrant cultural phenomenon.
The musician continues to move forward with confidence, and his name increasingly appears on lists of the year’s top artists—an indication that 2025 is far from the peak of his potential.
