Annette Moreno: complete biography and discography with all her albums and songs

The story of Annette Moreno is that of the Mexican-American singer-songwriter who went from playing violin in a Christian mariachi to becoming one of the most beloved female voices in Spanish-language Christian music: with «Un Ángel Llora» she reached a movie soundtrack, a Latin Grammy nomination and the top of Christian radio all over the continent. In this post we tell her complete biography and review her entire discography, album by album. If you want to listen to Annette Moreno, here we tell you where to find her Annette Moreno songs gathered on Música Cristiana, where she has 161 songs.

1. Complete biography

The origins: third of twelve children, in San Diego (1972-1995)

Annette Marie Moreno was born on April 26, 1972, in San Diego, California, United States, the third of the twelve children of Eliezer Moreno Jr. and Linda Moreno, Mexican immigrants; her father was a pastor and musician. In 1977 the family moved to Tucson, Arizona, the city where she still lives. Trained and educated in music, from the age of 12 Annette began her career in the mariachi group Los Salmos de Eliezer Moreno Jr., where she played violin and sang until she was 24. By then, besides singing, she had already written some song lyrics.

First solo album and the Rojo years (1995-2002)

In 1995, using her own compositions, she recorded her first album as a solo artist, titled «Volar Libre». In 1997, after years focused on ranchera music (mariachi), she joined the group Rojo, led by Emmanuel Espinosa, playing Christian rock and pop. In 2001, Rojo released its self-titled debut album, which contains a song composed by Annette Moreno titled «Jardín de Rosas», one of the band’s best-known songs. At the same time, Annette released her second solo album, «El Amor que me das», for which she received a nomination for the Ritmo Latino awards.

«Un Ángel Llora» and consecration (2002-2007)

In 2002, Annette decided to focus on her own compositions and, together with her brother Elí Moreno, began the «Annette Moreno y Jardín» era, which led to her leaving Rojo. On October 1, 2002, her third album, titled «Un Ángel Llora», was released, with the singles «Bájate de la Canoa», «Complicado» and «Guardián de mi corazón», which spent a long time at the top of Christian radio in Mexico and other Latin countries. With this album she received several nominations —Latin Grammy, Premios Arpa, Premios Vida, La Conquista, Integridad and De la Gente— and won awards at the Arpa, La Conquista and Premios Vida. The soundtrack of the movie «Cicatrices», directed by Paco del Toro, contains songs from this album. Almost a year later, at the end of 2003, she released a new album, «Navidad», and in 2004 she published «Ruleta Rusa». In early 2005 she released a compilation of her hits, «En Vivo», on CD and DVD, and the same year the compilation «Rewind… Lo esencial de Annette Moreno». During this time she also took part in other projects such as «Música Grupera», «Orbita X», «No me Critiques», «Proyecto Discípulo» and «Israel 3», and she wrote songs for the movies «Punto y Aparte» and «Un día sin mexicanos».

New sounds, «Demente» and the book (2006-2015)

In 2006 the album «Annette Moreno» (also known as «Mentira») came out, with more personal songs, and she toured much of Latin America. In 2008 she returned to rock music with «Revolucionar», which won Best Female Vocalist Album at the 2008 Premios Arpa. In 2011 she released «Barco de papel», trying out a new sound; the highlights were «Aquí están las llaves» and the single «Barco de papel». In 2012 she took part in Tercer Cielo’s album with the song «Demente», released as a single, which within days became a hit on Christian and secular radio and charted on Billboard: #18 on Hot Latin Songs, #46 on Latin Airplay and #18 on Latin Pop Songs. In 2013 she recorded «Su Mirada», a song she wrote for Funky and Redimi2’s album «Más», and she published her autobiographical book «Los perros que ladran», where she tells her experiences through her life and music career. In 2015 she presented «Extraño mi futuro»; «Debajo del agua» was the single from this project.

Still going: «Ansiedad», «1972» and «La Reina» (2016-2026)

In 2016 she released the single in English and Spanish «Belleza» / «So Beautiful», and two years later she released «Ansiedad» (2018); the World Tour Ansiedad 2018 marked her return to the stage. In 2020 she released three independent singles: «Hola, Hola», «Fachada» and «Diseño de Dios». In 2022 she released her new album «1972». In 2023 she released the single «En Días Así», and in 2024 she premiered «Happy Birthday», the lead-up to her most recent album, «La Reina», released on November 1, 2024. Annette Moreno lives in Tucson, Arizona, with her husband Donnie Serrano and their four children.

2. Complete discography

Complete discography of Annette Moreno

This is the complete list of her releases, in chronological order. Tap an album name to go straight to its block, with its cover and its track list verified on iTunes: studio albums are in section 3; live albums, EPs, remixes and compilations are in section 8. Singles are in section 5. Note: the compilation «Rewind… Lo esencial de Annette Moreno» was only released on CD and is not on Apple Music, so its block has no cover.

• Volar Libre (1995) — studio album
• El Amor Que Me Das (2001) — studio album
• Un Ángel Llora (2002) — studio album
• Navidad (2002) — studio album
• Ruleta Rusa (2004) — studio album
• En Vivo (2005) — live album
• Rewind… Lo Esencial de Annette Moreno (2005) — compilation
• Annette Moreno (2006) — studio album
• Remixes (2008) — remix album
• Revolucionar (2008) — studio album
• Barco de Papel (2011) — studio album
• Extraño Mi Futuro (2015) — studio album
• Belleza (2016) — EP
• Ansiedad (2018) — studio album
• Metropolitan Live (2019) — live album
• 1972 (2022) — studio album
• La Reina (2024) — studio album

3. Studio albums

Each studio album with its year, its official cover and its track list verified on iTunes.

Volar Libre (1995) — Studio album

Her first album as a solo artist, released on January 27, 1995, on Jardín Records: ten songs she wrote herself, including the title track «Volar Libre» and «No te quites la vida».

• Segura estoy
• Volar libre
• No me dejarás
• Llegó el amor a mí
• Toda mi vida (con Eli Moreno)
• No te quites la vida
• Búscale
• Cicatrices
• No tiene caso
• I’ll be there for you

El Amor Que Me Das (2001) — Studio album

Her second solo album, released on May 24, 2001, on Jardín Records, for which she received a nomination for the Ritmo Latino awards: it gave us «Háblame», «Me diste una razón» and «Quiébrame el corazón».

• Háblame
• Cerca de ti
• El amor que me das
• Hacia la cruz
• Perdón
• Cristo en tu vida
• Los hombres sí lloran
• Quiébrame el corazón
• Veo tu sonrisa
• Me diste una razón
• Yo te quiero

Un Ángel Llora (2002) — Studio album

Her most recognized album, released on October 14, 2002, on Jardín Records and nominated for the 2003 Latin Grammy for Best Christian Album in Spanish: it includes «Complicado», «Bájate de la canoa», «Guardián de mi corazón» and «Un ángel llora», from the soundtrack of the movie «Cicatrices».

• Complicado
• Tu fortuna
• Qué chévere el amor
• Guardián de mi corazón
• Bájate de la canoa
• Así es la vida
• Un ángel llora
• Sonrisa al revés
• No le digas
• Vida lunática
• Amor, amor, amor
• Tú
• Volar libre (Bonus Track)

Navidad (2002) — Studio album

Her Christmas album, released on November 6, 2002, on Jardín Records: seasonal classics in her style, including «Navidad de rock», «Noche de paz» and «El tamborilero».

• Navidad de rock
• Príncipe de paz
• Noche de paz
• Tiempo de dar
• Invierno en el desierto
• El tamborilero
• Navidad de cristal (con Eli Moreno)
• Qué bonito niño
• Linda Navidad
• Winter in the desert
• Silent night
• Drummer boy

Ruleta Rusa (2004) — Studio album

Released on February 15, 2004, on Jardín Records and winner of the 2005 Arpa for Female Vocalist Album: it gave us «Fanático», «Corazón de piedra» and «Jardín de rosas».

• Fanático
• Corazón de piedra
• Rompecabezas
• Ruleta rusa
• Me amas
• Eres lindo
• Mi pasión (con Eli Moreno)
• Qué viste en mí
• Tus rosas
• Jardín de rosas
• Miserable de mí
• Te he lastimado

Annette Moreno (2006) — Studio album

Released on May 15, 2006, on Jardín Records, also known as «Mentira»: more personal songs, including «Animal», «Prende la luz», «Ángel guardián» and «Mentira».

• Animal
• Prende la luz
• No es difícil
• Corazón lunático
• Ayúdame a vivir
• No puedo vivir sin ti
• Ángel guardián
• Si no estás
• Quiero que me quieras
• Brillas
• Voy a llegar a ti (con Lali Torres y Karina Moreno)
• Mentira (versión estudio)

Revolucionar (2008) — Studio album

Her return to rock music, released on May 1, 2008, on Jardín Records: winner of the 2008 Arpa for Female Vocalist Album and Best Rock Album. It includes «Ahora quiero», «Revolucionar» and «Cómo me quieres», with Rojo.

• Ahora quiero
• Revolucionar
• Quién soy yo
• Chocolate
• No me importa (con Redimi2)
• El tiempo pasa
• Cómo me quieres (con Rojo)
• No quiero regresar
• Te voy a defender
• Cómo olvidarme de ti
• Es un sueño

Barco de Papel (2011) — Studio album

Released on July 15, 2011, on Jardín Records and winner of the 2012 Arpa for Female Vocalist Album: a new sound, with «Barco de papel», «Aquí están las llaves» and «Soledad».

• Realizada 2.0
• Príncipe azul
• Barco de papel
• Aquí están las llaves
• Lo que soy
• El vaquero
• Soledad
• Angelical
• Me aferro
• Sigo
• Porque tú estás

Extraño Mi Futuro (2015) — Studio album

Released on August 1, 2015, on Jardín Records: it gave us «Debajo del agua», «Extraño mi futuro» and «Marioneta», with Apóstoles del Rap.

• Agridulce
• Debajo del agua
• La ranchera
• Extraño mi futuro
• Marioneta (con Apóstoles del Rap)
• Mi carro viejo
• Son tus alas
• Bittersweet
• Marioneta (versión mariachi)
• Debajo del agua (versión radio)

Ansiedad (2018) — Studio album

Released on February 23, 2018, on Jardín Records: it includes «Tú eres», «Te amé», «Vas a volver» and «Tempestad». Her World Tour Ansiedad 2018 marked her return to the stage.

• Tú eres (con Kariana Moreno y Eli Moreno)
• Loca por ti
• Te amé
• Vas a volver
• Casi, casi
• Ansiedad
• Adiós
• Lloras como un nene (con Ulises Eyherabide de Rescate)
• Tempestad
• Muñeca, muñeca
• Placer superior

1972 (2022) — Studio album

Released on February 4, 2022, on Jardín Records, named after the year she was born: nine songs, including «Avioneta», with Ana Victoria.

• 1972
• Piel
• Gris
• Avioneta (con Ana Victoria)
• Vicio
• Dímelo
• Fantasía
• Desastres
• Bailarín

La Reina (2024) — Studio album

Her most recent album, released on November 1, 2024, on Jardín Records, preceded by the single «Happy Birthday»: it includes the title track «La Reina» and «Más Fuerte».

• Cobarde, Valiente
• Más Fuerte
• Mi Papá Me Dijo
• Me Vale
• Happy Birthday
• La Reina
• Cobarde Valiente (Bonus)
• Calma

4. Most listened and recommended songs

Her biggest hits and most loved songs:

• Un Ángel Llora
• Bájate de la Canoa
• Guardián de Mi Corazón
• Complicado
• Demente (con Tercer Cielo)
• Jardín de Rosas
• Me Diste Una Razón
• Volar Libre
• El Amor Que Me Das
• Debajo del Agua
• Barco de Papel
• Casi, Casi
• Soledad
• La Reina
• En Días Así

5. Singles

Songs released as singles, with their year:

• Volar Libre (1995)
• Háblame (2001)
• Me Diste Una Razón (2001)
• Un Ángel Llora (2002)
• Guardián De Mi Corazón (2002)
• Complicado (2002)
• Bájate De La Canoa (2002)
• Ruleta Rusa (2004)
• Mentira (2006)
• Barco De Papel (2011)
• Demente (con Tercer Cielo) (2012)
• Debajo Del Agua (2015)
• Belleza / So Beautiful (2016)
• Casi, Casi (2017)
• Tempestad (2018)
• Hola Hola (2020)
• Fachada (con Marto) (2020)
• Diseño de Dios (2020)
• Ayer (con Josh Jauregui) (2022)
• En Días Así (2023)
• Happy Birthday (2024)
• Lugar Favorito (I Love You) (2026)

6. Album and single covers

These are the official covers of her albums and singles. Tap a cover to listen: if it’s on Música Cristiana it plays right here; if not, it opens in Apple Music.

7. Musical collaborations

Songs recorded with other artists:

• Rojo: vocalist on the debut album «Rojo» (2001); «Jardín de Rosas» is her composition
• Tercer Cielo: «Demente» (2012) and «Demente (Versión Mariachi)»
• Redimi2: «No Me Importa» («Revolucionar», 2008); «Su Mirada» (with Funky, album «Más», 2013)
• Elí Moreno (her brother): «Toda mi vida», «Mi pasión», «Navidad de cristal» and «Tú Eres»
• Karina Moreno and Lali Torres: «Voy a llegar a ti» (2006)
• Kariana Moreno and Elí Moreno: «Tú Eres» («Ansiedad», 2018)
• Ulises Eyherabide (Rescate): «Lloras como un nene» («Ansiedad», 2018)
• Apóstoles del Rap: «Marioneta» («Extraño Mi Futuro», 2015)
• Ana Victoria: «Avioneta» («1972», 2022)
• Marto: «Fachada» (single, 2020)
• Josh Jauregui: «Ayer» (single, 2022)
• Chama: «Ya llegó Diciembre» (single, 2019)
• Eclipse: «Sangrando Amor» (2010)
• Zona 7: «Niña» (2005); Puerto Seguro: «Junto a Ti» (2007); Lilian Moreno: «Fuiste Tú» (1999) and «Ya Lo Vi» (2008)
• Karina Moreno: «Qué Más Puedo Querer» (1996) and «Lo Que Perdiste» (2016)

8. Live albums and compilations

Recorded concerts, EPs, remixes and greatest-hits collections.

En Vivo (2005) — Live album

Recorded in Los Angeles, California, and released on October 18, 2005, on Jardín Records, on CD and DVD: her hits in concert, including «Jardín de rosas», «Complicado» and «Guardián de mi corazón».

• Jardín de rosas (En Vivo)
• Complicado (En Vivo)
• Corazón de piedra (En Vivo)
• Qué chévere el amor (En Vivo)
• Guardián de mi corazón (En Vivo)
• Volar libre (En Vivo)
• Me amas (En Vivo)
• Mentira (En Vivo)
• Bájate de la canoa (En Vivo)
• Qué viste en mí (En Vivo)
• El amor que me das (En Vivo)
• Amor, amor, amor (En Vivo)

Rewind… Lo Esencial de Annette Moreno (2005) — Compilation

Compilation released in 2005 on Jardín Records, on CD only: twelve of her hits up to that point, from «Bájate de la canoa» to «El amor que me das».

• Bájate de la canoa
• Jardín de rosas
• Volar libre
• Complicado
• Cicatrices
• Me diste una razón
• Un ángel llora
• Háblame
• Llegó el amor a mí
• Segura estoy
• No te quites la vida
• El amor que me das

Remixes (2008) — Remix album

Remix album released in 2008 on Jardín Records: new versions of her hits, including «Un ángel llora (Remix)» and «Me diste una razón (Remix)».

• Un ángel llora (Remix)
• Corazón de piedra (Remix)
• Me amas (Remix)
• Guardián de mi corazón (Remix)
• No es difícil (Remix)
• Corazón lunático (Remix)
• Jardín de rosas (Remix)
• Amor, amor, amor (Remix)
• Sonrisa al revés (Remix)
• Me diste una razón (Remix)

Belleza (2016) — EP

EP released on December 15, 2016, on Jardín Records: the single in English and Spanish «Belleza» / «So Beautiful».

• So Beautiful
• Belleza

Metropolitan Live (2019) — Live album

Live album released on October 1, 2019, on Jardín Records: sixteen songs in concert, from «Ahora quiero» to «Ruleta rusa».

• Ahora quiero (En Vivo)
• Te amé (En Vivo)
• Extraño mi futuro (En Vivo)
• Vas a volver (En Vivo)
• No le digas (En Vivo)
• Carro viejo (En Vivo)
• Ángel guardián (En Vivo)
• Aquí están las llaves (En Vivo)
• Casi, casi (En Vivo)
• Tú Eres (con Kariana Moreno y Marto) (En Vivo)
• Tu fortuna (En Vivo)
• No quiero regresar (En Vivo)
• Me diste una razón (En Vivo)
• Un ángel llora (En Vivo)
• Barco de papel (En Vivo)
• Ruleta rusa (En Vivo)

9. Awards and recognitions

Awards, nominations and important achievements:

• Latin Grammy nomination 2003: Best Christian Album in Spanish for «Un Ángel Llora»
• Premios Arpa 2003: Female Vocalist Album for «Un Ángel Llora» (winner); Songwriter of the Year for «Bájate de la canoa» (nominated); Album of the Year (nominated)
• Premios Arpa 2005: Female Vocalist Album for «Ruleta Rusa» (winner); Song of the Year for «Fanático» (nominated)
• Premios Arpa 2006: Female Vocalist Album for «En Vivo» (nominated)
• Premios Arpa 2008: Female Vocalist Album for «Revolucionar» (winner); Best Rock Album for «Revolucionar» (winner); Album of the Year (nominated); Producer of the Year (nominated); Song of the Year for «Como me quieres» with Rojo (nominated)
• Premios Arpa 2011: Best Featured Song for «Sangrando amor» with Eclipse (nominated)
• Premios Arpa 2012: Female Vocalist Album for «Barco de papel» (winner); Song of the Year for «Barco de papel» (nominated); Best Featured Song for «Demente» with Tercer Cielo (nominated)
• Premios Arpa 2016: Female Vocalist Album for «Extraño mi futuro» (nominated)
• Premios Vida 2003: for the album «Un ángel llora»
• La Conquista 2003: for the album «Un ángel llora»
• Premios Diosas de Plata 2005: Best Musical Theme for «Un ángel llora», from the movie «Cicatrices»
• Billboard: «Demente» (with Tercer Cielo) reached #18 on Hot Latin Songs, #46 on Latin Airplay and #18 on Latin Pop Songs

10. Official music videos

Official videos and performances by Annette Moreno on YouTube:

• Un Ángel Llora (Video Oficial)
• La Reina (Video Oficial)
• Hola Hola (Video Oficial)
• Guardián de Mi Corazón (En Vivo)
• Ahora Quiero (Audio)
• Marioneta Ft. Apóstoles Del Rap (Audio)
• Quiébrame El Corazón (Audio Oficial)
• Complicado (Audio)
• Rompecabezas (Audio)
• Soledad “Un Angel Llora II” (Audio Oficial)
• No Es Difícil (Audio Oficial)
• Demente (Versión Mariachi) (audio oficial)

11. Group members

Not applicable: she is a solo artist. Annette Moreno records and performs as a solo artist, accompanied by her band Jardín and by musicians at concerts and recordings.

12. Where to listen to her music

Listen to her music on her official platforms:

• her official website
• her artist profile on Spotify
• her artist page on Apple Music
• And also on Música Cristiana: listen to Annette Moreno and discover her songs and videos gathered together.