César Gerardo Ortíz Medína (Born October 5, 1989), simply known as Gerardo Ortíz, is an American regional Mexican singer, songwriter, and producer. In 2010, he garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Norteño Album for his debut album Ni Hoy Ni Mañana. At the 2013 Mexican Billboard Music Awards, he was awarded four awards: Male Artist of the Year, Norteño Album of the Year, Norteño Artist of the Year, and Artist of the Year, Songs. He was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Music Album in 2013, for his album El Primer Ministro.  On March 20, 2011, Ortíz survived an ambush attempt in Mexico that left his cousin and business manager dead.