Gerardo Ortiz Medína (born October 5, 1989), simply known as Gerardo Ortiz, is an American regional Mexican singer-songwriter, and record producer.[1][2] Gerardo Ortiz grew up in Pasadena, California where he attended Blair High School. In 2010, he garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Norteño Album for his debut album Ni Hoy Ni Mañana. At the 2013 Mexican Billboard Music Awards, he was awarded four awards: Male Artist of the Year, Norteño Album of the Year, Norteño Artist of the Year, and Artist of the Year, Songs. .