El Coyote y Su Banda Tierra Santa Ends 26-Year Wait for Regional Mexican Airplay No. 1

El Coyote y Su Banda Tierra Santa achieved a milestone on July 4, 2026, as their song “Te Dije” claimed the top spot on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart, ending a nearly 26-year wait since their last No. 1 hit, “To Soñé,” in November 2000, according to Billboard.

A 26-Year Wait Ends with “Te Dije”

The track climbed from No. 7 to No. 1, earning the “Greatest Gainer” distinction with a 22% weekly increase in audience impressions, reaching 6.1 million in the United States during the June 19–25 tracking week, as reported by Luminate. This marks the band’s second No. 1 on the chart, with their previous victory in 2000.

“After 26 years, we’re back at No. 1,” El Coyote said in a statement. “The last time was in 2000, and today, in 2026, we return to the top spot with the song ‘Te Dije.’” The artist credited his team, including Jesús Tirado Castañeda, and emphasized his commitment to “making beautiful music” for fans.

Historic Longest Gap Between No. 1s

El Coyote’s 26-year wait between No. 1s is the longest in the history of the Regional Mexican Airplay chart, which launched in 1994. Only one other act has waited at least 20 years between leaders: Marco Antonio Solis, with 22 years between “El Peor De Mis Fracasos” (1999) and “Se Veía Venir’ (2021), per Billboard.

“Te Dije” also propelled El Coyote to a new peak on the Latin Airplay chart, rising from No. 10 to No. 2, following its first top-10 entry on the June 27-dated ranking, according to Billboard.

Xavi Breaks Into Latin Pop Top 10

On the Latin Pop Airplay and Hot Latin Pop Songs charts, regional Mexican singer Xavi entered the top 10 with “Dosis,” debuting at Nos. 3 and 8, respectively. The track earned 3 million audience impressions in the U.S. during the tracking week, per Luminate. This marks Xavi’s second entry on a Latin pop chart.

“Dosis” joins a list of regional Mexican songs reaching the Hot Latin Pop Songs top 10, including Carín León’s “Desde Que Te Tengo” (now at No. 3) and Yahritza y Su Esencia’s “La Perla” (No. 6). Sad sierreño artist Ivan Cornejo also appeared at No. 9 with “Baby Please.”

Chart Context and Industry Implications

The Regional Mexican Airplay chart has seen sustained growth, driven by the popularity of bands like El Coyote and the crossover appeal of artists such as Xavi. The chart’s dominance reflects broader trends in Latin music, where regional Mexican genres continue to influence mainstream audiences.

El Coyote’s achievement underscores the resilience of long-standing acts in a rapidly evolving industry. With 12 top 10s on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart, the band remains a cornerstone of the genre, according to Billboard.