Riverside native and singer Ivan Cornejo to perform at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert

Brian Blueskye, Palm Springs Desert Sun
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Riverside resident and singer Ivan Cornejo's star is rising after performing at the Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits festivals in 2023 and for 72,000 people earlier this year during a show at Rodeo Houston.

Cornejo, a musician in the regional Mexican genre, will release his new album, "Mirada," on July 18 and will perform on Oct. 13 at Acrisure Arena as part of his Mirada Tour.

How to get tickets to Ivan Cornejo at Acrisure Arena

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday at ticketmaster.com.

Riverside, Calif., resident Ivan Cornejo performs on the Miller Lite stage during Austin City Limits weekend one day three at Zilker Park Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. Cornejo will perform at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on October 13, 2024.
Riverside, Calif., resident Ivan Cornejo performs on the Miller Lite stage during Austin City Limits weekend one day three at Zilker Park Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. Cornejo will perform at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on October 13, 2024.

Ivan Cornejo built his fanbase on TikTok

During his formative years, the talented 19-year-old singer taught himself how to play guitar by studying instructional videos on YouTube. He amassed a substantial following on TikTok by sharing heartfelt songs about his middle school heartbreak experiences. "Mirada" is his third album since his first record "Alma Vacia" in 2021.

His Austin City Limits festival performance evoked many reactions as couples swayed together during the love ballads and the heartbroken kept screaming throughout the cold breakup songs. “I hope you guys enjoyed the therapy session.” he joked nearing the end of his set.

Ivan Cornejo poses for a portrait backstage of Austin City Limits festival 2023. Dave Creaney for Austin-American Statesman.
Ivan Cornejo poses for a portrait backstage of Austin City Limits festival 2023. Dave Creaney for Austin-American Statesman.

Billboard described Cornejo "as leading a new generation of regional Mexican hit-makers that has redefined the sound and look of the decades-old genre.”

Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment. He can be reached at brian.blueskye@desertsun.com or on Twitter at @bblueskye.

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