Bobby Pulido, the renowned Tejano artist behind the hit "Desvelado," has made a significant decision. On Thursday, he announced that he will be leaving the music industry following a 2025 farewell tour to pursue a career in politics. He will be running for office in the 2026 midterm elections.

A Musical Icon's Journey into Politics

Music and Politics: A Personal Decision

Pulido began his speech by sharing his journey into music. He excelled in high school and initially studied poli-sci at St. Mary's in San Antonio. However, music came into his life and he decided to drop out around the time Selena Quintanilla was killed. His career took off in 1995 with the platinum-selling album "Desvelado," which featured his smash hit of the same name. The track saw a resurgence in 2007 after being featured in Kate Del Castillo's film "Under the Same Moon." Throughout his career, he released 14 albums but never reached the same level of success as his Nineties LPs.Despite this, he earned a Latin Grammy for his EP "Para Que Baile Mi Pueblo" in 2022. Now, he feels it's time to move on from music and pursue his lifelong dream of serving his people.

The Farewell Tour and Future Plans

The tour, named the "Por La Puerta Grande Tour," will include a stop at Bésame Mucho Austin next April. Although he has yet to share the tour routing, it is an important part of his farewell to the music industry. Pulido said he isn't ready to share what he's running for or which party he'll join yet. However, he joined Beto O'Rourke for a rally during his run for Texas Senate against Ted Cruz back in 2018.He believes that people are exhausted from the grueling political season and that in due time, everyone will know what he stands for and in what capacity he'd like to serve.

Thanking Those Who Supported Him

Fighting back tears, Pulido thanked his friends and family, his ex-wife, and the folks who've supported his music career. He expressed his gratitude for their love and support throughout the years.Pulido's decision to leave music and pursue politics is a significant one. It shows his passion for public service and his desire to make a difference. As he embarks on this new journey, fans and music lovers alike will be watching with interest to see what the future holds for him.