Adelaido Solis’s story of talent, ambition, and the passion behind his musical rise

Adelaido Solis’s story of talent, ambition, and the passion behind his musical rise

Adelaido Solis III is an American singer best known as the lead singer and bajo quinto player of Grupo Frontera. The band is based in McAllen, Texas, and focuses on Regional Mexican music. Adelaido's background will help you learn more about his journey to success and more.

Adelaido Solis on a couch and performing onstage.
Adelaido Solis on a couch surrounded by bouquets of flowers (L). The singer performing on stage (R). Photo: @payo_frontera on Instagram (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Adelaido Solis comes from a musical family, where his dad and all his uncles sing.
  • He recalled singing in the car with his father and his uncles playing banjos at family gatherings.
  • In 2019, Solis started posting videos of himself singing on YouTube.
  • In May 2019, he posted a video of himself singing and playing the accordion to a cover of Jennifer Lopez’s Me Haces Falta.
  • Adelaido met the Grupo Frontera in January 2022, shortly after his high school graduation. He impressed the band members with his performance.

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Profile summary

Full name

Adelaido “Payo” Solis III

Gender

Male

Date of birth

23 March 2003

Age

22 years old (as of 2025)

Zodiac sign

Aries

Place of birth

Rio Grande Valley, Texas, United States

Current residence

McAllen, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, United States

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Hispanic

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height in feet

5’10”

Height in centimetres

178

Weight in pounds

165

Weight in kilograms

75

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Brown

Mother

Norma Solis

Father

Payo Solis II

Siblings

2

Relationship status

Single

Profession

Singer

Instagram

@payo_frontera

Adelaido Solis’ biography

The singer was born to Norma Solis and Payo Solis II. Adelaido Solis is his parents’ eldest child and has two younger sisters.

Adelaido Solis revealed that he comes from a musical family, where his dad and all his uncles sing. He recalled singing in the car with his father and his uncles playing banjos at family gatherings. Since his nickname is Payo, Solis has been commonly referred to as Payo Frontera since joining the band.

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Top 5 facts about Adelaido Solis
Top 5 facts about Adelaido Solis. Photo: Canva.com (modified by author)
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Where was Adelaido Payo Solís III born?

Adelaido "Payo" Solis III was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley region of Texas, although he has Mexican roots.

How old is Adelaido Solis from Grupo Frontera?

Adelaido Solis' age is 22 as of 2025. The American singer was born on 23 March 2003. His zodiac sign is Aries.

Career

Solis started singing and playing the bajo quinto from a young age, as he comes from a musical family. He also plays the accordion. In 2019, Solis started posting videos of himself singing on YouTube. In May 2019, he posted a video of himself singing and playing the accordion to a cover of Jennifer Lopez’s Me Haces Falta.

Payo met the Grupo Frontera in January 2022, shortly after Adelaido Solis’ high school graduation. The band members were impressed, and Juan messaged him, inviting him to join. Upon joining, Solis immediately became the lead singer and bajo quinto player.

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Grupo Frontera attends the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards
Grupo Frontera attends the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 05, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida. Photo: Rodrigo Varela
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Grupo Frontera started posting covers of popular songs on their YouTube channel. On 29 April 2022, they shared their rendition of No Se Va, originally by a Colombian band named Morat. The cover was an instant hit and grew more popular when a Mexican TikToker, Elmer, shared a video dancing to it.

The video inspired a TikTok trend, which catapulted the song’s viewership. By October 2022, Grupo Frontera’s No Se Va was on Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs and Hot 100 charts. As of November 2023, the video has over 500,000 views on the band’s YouTube channel. In February 2023, Morat and Grupo Frontera performed the song together.

The American band released their debut studio album, El Comienzo (The Beginning), on 3 August 2023. The album has 12 songs, including Un x100to featuring Bad Bunny. In November 2023, the group signed with Noah Assad’s Habibi management firm. However, they have yet to sign to a record label, preferring to stay indie for now.

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Following the group’s success, their former manager, Victor Ruiz, encouraged them to vlog individually. The act is meant to increase their visibility and draw them closer to their fans. Solis shares his moments with his fans on TikTok, where he has over 793,000 followers as of writing.

Is Adelaido Solis married?

Solis is single as of November 2025. He previously dated Kaitlyn Rodriguez. The ex-lovers made their relationship public in April 2022. However, Kaitlyn announced their breakup in May 2023.

FAQs

  1. Who is Adelaido Solis? He is a musical artist of Mexican descent. He is famous as a member of the Grupo Frontera band.
  2. Who are the Grupo Frontera members? The band comprises Adelaido “Payo” Solis III, Juan Javier Cantú, Julian Peña Jr., Alberto Acosta, Carlos Guerrero, and Brian Ortega.
  3. What is Adelaido Solis’ height? He is approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 centimetres) tall.
  4. What is Payo’s real name? The lead singer’s real name is Adelaido Solis III.
  5. What ethnicity is Grupo Frontera? It is a Mexican-American band from Edinburg, Texas, whose members have Mexican heritage and are proud to represent their Mexican heritage.
  6. Who is the lead singer for Grupo Frontera? Adelaido "Payo" Solís III is the group's lead singer.

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Adelaido Solis III is a young, rising star in the United States. In just one year of his singing career, his music has topped charts in Mexico and the US. Adelaido and his band, Grupo Frontera, shot to stardom thanks to their song cover going viral on TikTok.

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