Ha*Ash

Ha*Ash is an American Latin pop duo from Lake Charles, Louisiana, formed in 2002 by sisters Hanna Nicole (born 1985) and Ashley Grace (born 1987). The group's name is a portmanteau of letters from their first names. They have released six studio albums, with the most recent, Haashtag, being released in 2022. From 2014 to 2017, all of their singles received at least a gold certification from the Mexican Association of Producers of Phonograms and Videograms. They are the first group to have one ballad in Spanish with at least one billion views on YouTube.<ref name=":billion"/>

In addition to Latin pop, Ha*Ash incorporates country pop, pop rock, and singer-songwriter styles into their music, and they have cited artists such as Shania Twain, Loretta Lynn, and The Chicks as influences. They are also known for their philanthropy and social activism, including their work on behalf of children. In 2007, Ha*Ash founded the nonprofit organization Fondo Ha*Ash, which supports immigrants and children suffering from HIV/AIDS, among other causes.

Ha*Ash has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Early and personal lives

Hanna and Ashley were born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States, to Antonio and Mathilda Pérez (Template:Née).<ref name=":lideresmexicanos">Template:Cite web</ref> Their grandfather is of Mexican descent,<ref name=":lideresmexicanos"/> and their grandmothers were of German and Spanish ancestry. The family had been living in Lake Charles for generations.<ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref>

Since they were little, they have been inclined towards art, music being their main passion. They began performing in church (Pine Grove Baptist Church of DeQuincy) at the ages of 5 and 4.<ref name=":billboardhaash">Template:Cite magazine</ref><ref name=":chron.com" /> Music classes and training became part of their daily chores, touring Louisiana at age 12, singing at fairs, rodeos, even participating in the Louisiana State Penitentiary,<ref name=":publimetro.com"/><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> the largest state prison in the United States. They took courses in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, gymnastics, acting, theater and body language and also they studied piano and guitar.<ref name=":lideresmexicanos"/>

Because their father worked outside the United States, Hanna and Ashley spent half of each year in Mexico City and half in Lake Charles, living at times, 6 months of the year in each city,<ref name=":lideresmexicanos" /><ref name=":publimetro.com">Template:Cite web</ref> since they were little her father and grandfather taught them to speak Spanish, perfecting it in the modern American school where he studied in Mexico.<ref name=":informadorx" />

Personal lives

Although reticent concerning their private lives, Ha*Ash have mentioned the divorce of their parents, who separated in early 2005, while the sisters were recording their second album Mundos Opuestos.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The songs "Todo No Fue Suficiente" and "Sé Que Te Vas", addressed this topic.<ref name=":peopleenespanol" /> The sisters speak both English and Spanish,<ref name=":billboardhaash" /> and both have Mexican and US citizenship.<ref>Template:Citation</ref><ref>Template:Citation</ref> They both reside in Houston, Texas.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In 2012, Hanna Nicole began dating Mexican-American Juan Carlos Herrera. The couple were married on January 9, 2016, with her fiancé Juan Carlos Herrera after 4 years of relationship.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The wedding took place in Cuernavaca, Morelos, with her sister Ashley and the singer Joy Huerta from Jesse & Joy, the bridesmaids and those in charge of singing the waltz for the newlyweds.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> On December 8, 2019, during the final part of a concert with Ha*Ash, metallic pink papers were released at the end of the performance of the song "Perdón, Perdón", later, on December 19, he announced that he was waiting for his first daughter, detailing that those released papers reflected the sex of the baby.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Their daughter Mathilda Grace Herrera was born on June 2, 2020, in Houston.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In 2017, Ashley Grace went public with her diagnosis of mild OCD.<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Cbignore</ref>

Career

2002–2004: Formation and self-titled album

In April 2002, the sisters adopted the name Ha*Ash and signed to Sony Music Latin when they were 16 and 15. The same year, they signed a management deal with Seitrack Management (OCESA Seitrack).<ref name=":seitrackus"/> In April 2002 they released their first single, "Odio Amarte", which was a hit on Mexican radio stations, TV channels, and festivals.<ref name="Ha-Ash">Template:Cite web</ref> They recorded their self-titled debut album Ha*Ash with the Mexican producer Áureo Baqueiro.<ref name=":seitrackus"/> The album was released on May 11, 2003, and peaked at No. 3 in the Mexican album charts and No. 19 in the US Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart.<ref name=":LatinPopAlbums">Template:Cite magazine</ref>

Their second single "Estés Donde Estés" was used as the theme for the Televisa telenovela Clap, el lugar de tus sueños,<ref name="Anonymous">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":eluniversal.com">Template:Cite news</ref> which provided wider dissemination of their music. It peaked at No. 9 on Billboard Latin Pop chart and No. 14 on the Hot Latin Tracks chart.<ref name=":HotLatinTracks">Template:Cite magazine</ref><ref name=":LatinAirplay">Template:Cite magazine</ref> The ballad "Te Quedaste" peaked at No. 17 on Billboard Latin Pop chart and No. 28 on Hot Latin Tracks.<ref name=":HotLatinTracks" /><ref name=":LatinAirplay" /> Ha*Ash appeared on the soundtrack to the Mexican animated film Magos y Gigantes, contributing the song "Un Amigo Así".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Throughout 2003 and 2004, they performed 150 concerts in Mexico, including an appearance at the Teatro Metropólitan in Mexico City.<ref name=":1" />

In February 2004, they received their first gold record for sales of more than 75,000 copies of their debut album in Mexico,<ref name="AMPROFON">Template:Cite web</ref> followed by a platinum award the following month.<ref name=":seitrackus">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="AMPROFON"/> In 2005, their single "Soy Mujer", was used in the third version of Big Brother VIP Mexico.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Another single, "Si Pruebas una Vez", was released in November 2005.<ref name=":chron.com">Template:Cite web</ref> A special edition of the debut album was released, featuring videos and interviews.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2005–2007: Mundos Opuestos

The second Ha*Ash album, Mundos Opuestos, was also produced by Áureo Baqueiro.<ref name=":MO">Template:Cite web</ref> It was released by the BMG label on September 27, 2005.<ref name=":MO"/> The album features a cover of the 1935 song "I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart". The album peaked at No. 8 in the Mexican album charts,<ref name="Billboard22">Template:Cite web</ref> and was certified platinum in Mexico.<ref name="AMPROFON"/> The album's first single "Amor a Medias" reached No. 4 on the Mexican chart.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The second single, "Me Entrego a Ti", was written by Colombian artist Soraya<ref name="Anonymous" /><ref name=":Soraya">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and reached No. 15 on the Latin Pop Songs charts in the United States.<ref name=":LatinPopSongs" /> The third single, "¿Qué Hago Yo?", was also written by Soraya<ref name=":Soraya" /> and peaked at No. 50 in the Latin Pop Songs charts in the United States,<ref name=":LatinPopSongs">Template:Cite magazine</ref> and at No. 1 in Mexico in the Monitor Latino chart and No. 36 on the Mexico Espanol Airplay chart.<ref name=":MexicoEspanolAirplay">Template:Cite magazine</ref><ref name="Ha-Ash" /> Another single, "Tu Mirada en Mi", reached No. 50 on Billboard Latin Pop chart.<ref name=":LatinPopSongs" />

The song "Código Postal", released on a special edition of Mundos Opuestos, was used as the theme for the Televisa telenovela Código Postal.<ref name=":eluniversal.com" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Ha*Ash played three shows at Teatro Metropolitan in Mexico City in July 2007.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2008–2010: Habitación Doble

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Hanna Nicole (left) and Ashley Grace (right) performing on September 6, 2008

Ha*Ash recorded their third album, Habitación Doble, in Nashville, Tennessee.<ref name=":chron.com"/> This album features Brandi Carlile on the song "Already Home",<ref name=":Already Home"/> which was the group's first song in English. "Already Home" was featured as a free "Single of the Week" on the Apple iTunes music store in the United States in September 2008.<ref name=":Already Home">Template:Cite web</ref> The song was included on the soundtrack for the Mexican film Rock Marí. Habitación Doble also features collaborations with Kany García, Gian Marco, and Leonel García. Ha*Ash described the album as more "pop-rock and soft ballads".<ref name="vanguardia.com.mx">Template:Cite web</ref> The album was released in August 2008<ref>Template:Citation</ref> and peaked at No. 6 in the Mexican album charts and No. 14 in the US Billboard Latin Pop Albums.<ref name=":LatinPopAlbums"/><ref name="Billboard223">Template:Cite web</ref> The album was eventually certified gold in Mexico.<ref name="AMPROFON"/>

The first single from the album was "No Te Quiero Nada", released in July 2008. It peaked at No. 6 on Billboard Latin Pop chart,<ref name=":LatinPopSongs"/> at No. 1 on the Monitor Latino chart,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and at No. 31 in the Mexico Espanol Airplay.<ref name=":MexicoEspanolAirplay"/> The song won an award from Cadena Dial.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The second single, "Lo Que Yo Sé de Ti", was released in November 2008 and peaked at No. 1 in the Mexico Airplay, Mexico Espanol Airplay, and Monitor Latino charts.<ref name=":MexicoAirplay">Template:Cite magazine</ref><ref name=":MexicoEspanolAirplay"/> In 2008 they worked on film projects such as the Spanish versions of MGM's Igor,<ref name=":Igor (film)">Template:Cite web</ref> and recorded the song "Cree y Atrévete" for the soundtrack to Disney's Tinker Bell.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

"Tú y Yo Volvemos al Amor" was released in February 2009 and peaked at No. 20 on the Mexico Español Airplay chart and No. 31 in the Mexico Airplay chart.<ref name=":MexicoEspanolAirplay"/><ref name=":MexicoAirplay"/> A special edition of Habitación Doble was released with four new songs and a DVD.<ref name=":HDED"/> They performed for the first time in Spain on July 5, 2009, in the small town of Barbera del Valles, promoted by that municipality and Cadena Dial. The same week they visited the TV show Operation Triunfo Academy.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In 2009 they played for the first time in the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City.<ref name=":HDED">Template:Cite web</ref> They also appeared in the Reventour, a series of concerts in several cities in Mexico.<ref name=":Reventour">Template:Cite web</ref> In 2010 Ha*Ash contributed to the Mecano tribute album Tributo a Ana, José y Nacho, recording a new version of "Mujer Contra Mujer".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2011–2013: A Tiempo

The fourth Ha*Ash album, A Tiempo, featured a stripped-down synth-pop sound.<ref name=":shock" /><ref name="informador.mx">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":vanguardia">Template:Cite web</ref> Ha*Ash again worked with producer Áureo Baqueiro, while Michele Canova made a contribution.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The album was released in May 2011 and peaked at No. 4 on the Mexican album chart<ref name="Billboard2222">Template:Cite web</ref> and was certified double platinum Mexico.<ref name="AMPROFON" /> The first single "Impermeable" peaked at No. 1 on the Mexico Español Airplay chart and No. 6 on the Mexico Airplay chart,<ref name=":MexicoEspanolAirplay" /><ref name=":MexicoAirplay" /> and was certified gold in Mexico.<ref name="AMPROFON" /> "Te Dejo en Libertad" was released in July and peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard Latin Pop chart and No. 1 on the Mexico Español Airplay, Mexico Airplay, and Monitor Latino charts,<ref name=":MexicoEspanolAirplay" /><ref name=":MexicoAirplay" /> receiving a platinum certification.<ref name="AMPROFON" />

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Ha*Ash live in Zacatecas, Mexico during the A Tiempo tour

Ha*Ash embarked on a lengthy world tour from 2011 to 2013,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> visiting Mexico, the United States, Spain, Costa Rica, Peru, and Ecuador.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Early in the tour they opened for Shakira in Mexico City and Guadalajara.<ref name="openingacthaash">Template:Cite web</ref> In late 2011 they appeared on the Hombres G tribute album En la playa, recording a new version of "Temblando" with David Summers.<ref name=":informadorx">Template:Cite web</ref>

The third single from A Tiempo, "Todo No Fue Suficiente", peaked at No. 2 on the Mexico Español Airplay chart and No. 11 on the Mexico Airplay chart.<ref name=":MexicoEspanolAirplay" /><ref name=":MexicoAirplay" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The fourth single "¿De Dónde Sacas Eso?" was certified gold in Mexico.<ref name="AMPROFON" /> On March 20, 2012, a special edition of the album was released including three new tracks and a DVD documentary about the world tour.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In 2012 Ha*Ash participated in the Talent program La voz... México as co-coaches for the Beto Cuevas team.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> They also appeared in an episode of Phineas & Ferb.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> They made a guest appearance on the song "Te Voy a Perder" by Leonel García in 2013.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Also that year, Ashley Grace appeared on the song "Unéme" by Dan Masciarelli.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2014–2017: Primera Fila: Hecho Realidad

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Ha*Ash performing on their 1f Hecho Realidad Tour in 2015

At the end of the A Tiempo tour, Ha*Ash began the production of their first live album, Primera Fila: Hecho Realidad, which was released in 2014.<ref name=":radioformula">Template:Cite web</ref> The album includes material from their four studio albums as well as eight newly recorded songs.<ref name=":radioformula"/> The album features collaborations with several performers, including Julio Ramírez, Maluma, Joy Huerta, Matisse, and Axel.<ref name=":republica.com.uy">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="Ramírez">Template:Cite web</ref> The album was recorded in Lake Charles, LA, DeQuincy, LA, and Mexico City.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="Ramírez"/> The album peaked at No. 1 on the Mexican album charts and No. 14 on the US Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart.<ref name=":LatinPopAlbums"/><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Ha*Ash worked with producers George Noriega, Pablo De La Loza, and Tim Mitchell. The album has been certified diamond in Mexico for sales exceeding 330,000 copies.<ref name="AMPROFON"/>

"Perdón, Perdón", was released as the lead single in September 2014. The track peaked at No. 17 on the Latin Pop Songs chart, No. 36 on the Hot Latin songs chart, and No. 35 on the Latin Airplay chart in the United States.<ref name=":HotLatinTracks"/><ref name=":LatinAirplay"/><ref name=":LatinPopSongs"/> In Mexico, the song peaked at No. 1 on the Mexican Singles chart and the Monitor Latino chart.<ref name=":MexicoEspanolAirplay"/> The song was certified diamond in Mexico.<ref name="AMPROFON"/> The second single, "Lo Aprendí de Ti" was released in March 2015. The track peaked at No. 1 on the Mexican Singles chart and Monitor Latino chart.<ref name=":MexicoEspanolAirplay"/><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In the United States the song peaked at No. 19 in the Latin Pop Songs chart, No. 32 on the Hot Latin Songs chart, and at No. 59 on the Latin Airplay chart.<ref name=":HotLatinTracks"/><ref name=":LatinAirplay"/><ref name=":LatinPopSongs"/> The song was certified quadruple platinum in Mexico.<ref name="AMPROFON"/> In September 2015, Ha*Ash was the opening act for Ricky Martin's One World Tour in the southwestern United States.<ref name=":One World Tour">Template:Cite magazine</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> They started their own Primera Fila Tour in 2015, visiting Argentina, Costa Rica, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In November 2015, after the success of Primera Fila: Hecho Realidad, a special edition of the album was released with three new tracks, music videos, and a documentary about the tour. The new songs featured Big Band Jazz de Mexico.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In 2015, they participated in the TV program Ven y Baila Quinceañera.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Additionally, they worked on film projects such as the Spanish version of Sing: Ven y Canta!,<ref name=":Sing">Template:Cite web</ref> with Ashley Grace recording the song "Al Fin" for the soundtrack.<ref name=":Sing"/>

Another single from Primera Fila: Hecho Realidad, "Sé Que Te Vas", was released in April 2016<ref name=":peopleenespanol">Template:Cite web</ref> and peaked at No. 28 on the Mexico Espanol Airplay chart and at No. 16 on the Monitor Latino chart.<ref name=":MexicoEspanolAirplay"/> Two videos for the song were released, with one featuring Matisse.<ref name=":peopleenespanol" /> The song was certified gold in Mexico.<ref name="AMPROFON"/> After this, they appeared on the Peruvian/Argentine telenovela El Regreso de Lucas, contributing the song "Hasta Que Regreses".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Ha*Ash appeared on the Los Ángeles Azules song "Mi Niña Mujer",<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and on the Melendi song "Destino o Casualidad".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

During the Primera Fila Tour, Ha*Ash played in Puerto Rico for the first time,<ref name="1F Tour">Template:Cite web</ref> and in November 2016 they made their first appearance at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The tour continued until September 2017.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2017–2019: 30 de Febrero

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Ha*Ash performs in New York City on the Gira 100 años contigo on October 13, 2018.

In December 2017, Ha*Ash released the album 30 de Febrero,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> featuring Prince Royce and Abraham Mateo on the title track.<ref name=":30defebrero">Template:Cite web</ref> Ha*Ash co-produced the album in collaboration with producers George Noriega, Matt Rad, Joe London, and Edgar Barrera.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The majority of the album was recorded in Miami, Florida. The album peaked at No. 3 on the Mexican album chart,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> No. 11 on the US Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart, and No. 11 in the US Billboard Latin pop sales chart.<ref name=":LatinPopAlbums"/><ref name=":LatinPopSales">Template:Cite magazine</ref> The album was eventually certified platinum in Mexico.<ref name="AMPROFON"/>

The first single from the album was "100 Años" with Prince Royce, released in October 2017.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The track peaked at No. 50 on the Latin Pop Songs chart and No. 24 on the Latin Airplay chart in the United States.<ref name=":LatinAirplay"/><ref name=":LatinPopSongs"/> In Mexico, the song peaked at No. 1 on the Mexico Espanol Airplay chart and the Monitor Latino chart.<ref name=":MexicoEspanolAirplay"/><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> "100 Años" was certified triple platinum in Mexico<ref name="AMPROFON"/> and double platinum in Peru.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In November Ha*Ash released the single "30 de Febrero" which features Abraham Mateo.<ref name=":30defebrero"/>

To promote the album, Ha*Ash embarked on a world tour called Gira 100 años contigo from early 2018 to early 2022.<ref name=":Gira 100 años contigo">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The tour began at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile.<ref name="recital.cl">Template:Cite web</ref> Ha*Ash won the Silver and Golden Seagull award after their performance.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The tour included shows in South America, North America, and Europe.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The second single "No Pasa Nada" was released in March 2018,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> peaking at No. 13 on the Mexico Airplay chart, No. 4 on the Mexico Espanol Airplay chart, and No. 2 on the Monitor Latino chart.<ref name=":MexicoEspanolAirplay"/><ref name=":MexicoAirplay"/><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In August 2018, they released the third single from the album, "Eso No Va a Suceder".<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref> The song peaked at No. 34 on the Latin Pop Songs chart in the United States<ref name=":LatinPopSongs"/> and No. 1 of the Mexican Espanol Airplay and Monitor Latino charts in Mexico.<ref name=":MexicoEspanolAirplay"/><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In October 2018, Ha*Ash became the first Latin group to be featured in the Spotify Singles song series, releasing a new version of "No Pasa Nada" and a cover of "Adiós Amor".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In November 2018, Ha*Ash won the Best Latin America North Act at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> "¿Qué Me Faltó?" was released as the fourth single from their latest album on January 4, 2019.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The track peaked at No. 2 on the Monitor Latino chart in Mexico.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Ha*Ash performed the American national anthem for Monday Night Football at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on November 18, 2019.<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref> The following month, the group released the live album/video Ha*Ash: En Vivo, which included 22 songs recorded at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City in 2018.<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Cbignore</ref> The album debuted at No. 1 on the AMPROFON chart in Mexico.<ref name=":02">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> "Si Tú No Vuelves" with Miguel Bosé was released as the lead single in December and peaked at No. 1 on the Monitor Latino chart in Mexico.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2020–present: Haashtag

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Ha*Ash performing during a show at the Zócalo in Mexico on February 14, 2020

In early 2020, Ha*Ash appeared on the song "Rosas en Mi Almohada" by María José.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In March 2020, the group won the Most Popular Pop Artist award at the 2020 Spotify Awards.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In April 2020, they took part in the Together at Home benefit event<ref name=":globalcitizen"/> and participated in the charity single "Resistiré México",<ref name=":archyworldys"/> with proceeds donated to Mexican hospital relief efforts.<ref name=":archyworldys">Template:Cite web</ref> A new album was announced in May 2020.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In September 2020, the video for "Lo Aprendí de Ti" became the first ballad in Spanish to reach one billion views on YouTube.<ref name=":billion ">Template:Cite magazine</ref>

Their first new song in four years, "Fuiste Mía", featuring the Argentine group MYA, was released in February 2021.<ref name=":mninoticias">Template:Cite web</ref> The single peaked at No. 74 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ha*Ash stopped performing live for more than one year, then returned to outdoor venues in Mexico in May 2021.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In 2021, Ha*Ash contributed a cover version of "The Unforgiven" to The Metallica Blacklist, a compilation of covers of songs from that band's 1991 self-titled album to commemorate its 30th anniversary.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Ha*Ash's portion of the proceeds from the song are donated to the Save the Children foundation.<ref name=":sdpnoticias"/> Their song "Vencer el Pasado" was used as the theme for the Mexican telenovela Vencer el pasado.<ref name=":sdpnoticias">Template:Cite web</ref> Additionally, they worked on film projects such as the Spanish version of Sing 2: ¡Ven y canta de nuevo!.<ref name=":sing2">Template:Cite web</ref>

On March 17, 2022, the group released "Lo Que un Hombre Debería Saber", the lead single from their sixth studio album.<ref name=":lquhds">Template:Cite web</ref> The single was accompanied by a video, released on the same day.<ref name=":lquhds"/> The song peaked at No. 1 of the Mexican Espanol Airplay and Monitor Latino charts in Mexico.<ref name=":MexicoEspanolAirplay" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> On April 21, the group released the promotional single from the album, titled "Mejor Que Te Acostumbres".<ref name=":mqta">Template:Cite web</ref> The song was announced in a video posted to social media on April 17, 2022.<ref name=":mqta"/> In April 27, it was announced they Ha*Ash would be part to TV Azteca, as coaches the program La Voz... México alongside David Bisbal, Yuridia and Joss Favela.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> On May 5, the group released "Serías Tú", song is about the strong connection between a mother and daughter.<ref name=":SeríasTú">Template:Cite web</ref> The music video features the band singing the song while scenes show Ha*Ash with a little girl played by Mathilda, the daughter of Hanna.<ref name=":SeríasTú" />

The news single from the album was "Supongo Que Lo Sabes", released in May 2022, the single was accompanied by a video, released on the same day.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> "Supongo Que Lo Sabes" has become the group's first single to earn a certification in the United States.<ref>Template:Certification Cite</ref> In July the group released the song "Si Yo Fuera Tú"<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and in another single, "Mi Salida Contigo" with Kenia Os, was released in August 2022.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In September 1, 2022, Ha*Ash released the sixth studio album Haashtag.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> To promote the album, the group embarked on a world tour called Gira mi salida contigo from mid 2022 to mid 2023.<ref name=":Gira mi salida contigo">Template:Cite web</ref> In November, Ha*Ash has officially released the musical video of "Tenían Razón"<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and appeared on the Arthur Hanlon album Piano y Mujer II.<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>

In August, 2023 the group released "Te Acuerdas" with Reik.<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>

Philanthropy

In 2005, Ha*Ash opened their home in Louisiana to people who had been displaced by Hurricane Katrina. They also participated in an event for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the United States for the support of victims.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In 2007, the duo founded their own charity, Fondo Ha*Ash, which supports immigrants and children suffering from HIV/AIDS. The charity was launched during a concert at the Teatro Metropólitan in Mexico City.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In 2010, Hanna Nicole and Ashley Grace were named ambassadors for the Save the Children Foundation.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> They recorded the song "Latente" about their experiences when serving with the group in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. Profits from the song were donated to the foundation.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> They have since participated in additional foundation efforts after earthquakes in Chiapas and Puebla in Mexico.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> For their charity efforts, Ha*Ash won the Pro Social Award from Nickelodeon Latin America in 2012.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In 2016, Ha*Ash organized the charity drive "Barriga llena, corazón contento" to deliver food to the homeless,<ref name="Migration">Template:Cite web</ref> and were recognized as "Agents of Change" by the Nickelodeon Mexico.<ref name="Migration" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In September 2017, they participated in the concert to benefit the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Louisiana and Texas, organized by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> During a 2018 appearance in Torreón they donated proceeds to the cancer treatment foundation Sonríe… Solo tienes cáncer,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and visited local children suffering from the illness.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In April 2020, during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the duo took part in the Together at Home effort organized by Global Citizen in support of the World Health Organization, in which artists performed live online to encourage people to stay at home and avoid spreading the virus.<ref name=":globalcitizen">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Musical style and influences

Ha*Ash's music style has generally been regarded as country,<ref name=":latercera">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":elmundo.es">Template:Cite web</ref> country pop,<ref name=":latercera"/> Latin pop,<ref name=":shock">Template:Cite web</ref> electropop,<ref name="informador.mx"/> funk<ref name=":topgente">Template:Cite web</ref> and pop rock.<ref name=":vanguardia"/><ref name=":elmundo.es"/> Ha*Ash's first album was noted by reviewers for its "country and pop" sound that was "delivered particularly well".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The band's later albums, such as A Tiempo, 30 de Febrero, Haashtag, included more of a new wave and synth-pop sound, with urban, electropop and mariachi elements.<ref name=":shock" /><ref name=":vanguardia" /><ref name="informador.mx" /><ref name=":mqta" /> Ha*Ash has expressed appreciation for Shania Twain,<ref name=":chron">Template:Cite web</ref> Loretta Lynn,<ref name=":lahiguera.net">Template:Cite web</ref> Nat King Cole,<ref name=":lahiguera.net" /> Garth Brooks,<ref name=":latinpopbrasil">Template:Cite web</ref> the Chicks<ref name=":latinpopbrasil" /> and Patsy Cline.<ref name=":chron" />

Band members

Current members

• Hanna Nicole – lead vocals, multi-instrumentalist<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> (2002–present)
• Ashley Grace – lead vocals, guitars, keyboards (2002–present)

Template:Col-begin Template:Col-2 Current touring members

• Mateo Aguilar – keyboard (2005–2009, 2011–present)<ref name=":envivoabum">Template:Cite AV media notes</ref>
• Ricardo Cortez – drums (2015–present)<ref name=":envivoabum"/>
• Rodrigo "Oso" Duarte – multi-instrumentalist (2015–present)<ref name=":envivoabum"/>
• Fernando Ruiz – bass, guitar (2015–present)<ref name=":envivoabum"/>
• Gerardo "Tito" Ruelas – bass, guitar (2018–present)<ref name=":envivoabum"/>

Template:Col-2 Former touring members

• Maximiliano Borghetti Imerito<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> – keyboard (2003–2005)
• Celso Duarte – violin (2003–2007)
• Rodrigo Baills – guitar (2003–2014)
• Rick Jeschke Deliz – guitar (2008–2014)<ref>Template:Cite tweet</ref>
• Uriel Natenzon – bass (2008–2014)
• Eddy Vega – drums (2008–2014)
• Lary Ruiz – bass, guitar (2015–2017)

Timeline

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Discography

• Ha*Ash (2003)
• Mundos Opuestos (2005)
• Habitación Doble (2008)
• A Tiempo (2011)
• 30 de Febrero (2017)
• Haashtag (2022)
• Haashville (2024)

Filmography

• Igor (2008)<ref name=":Igor (film)"/>
• Sing: Ven y Canta! (2016)<ref name=":Sing"/>
• Sing 2: ¡Ven y canta de nuevo! (2021)<ref name=":sing2"/>

Tours

Template:Main As headliner

• Ha*Ash Tour (2003–2004)
• Mundos Opuestos Tour (2005–2007)
• Habitación Doble Tour (2008–2010)
• A Tiempo Tour (2011–2013)
• Primera Fila Hecho Realidad Tour (2015–2017)<ref name="1F Tour"/>
• Gira 100 años contigo (2018–2022)<ref name=":Gira 100 años contigo"/>
• Gira mi salida contigo (2022–2023)<ref name=":Gira mi salida contigo" />

As opening act

• Shakira – The Sun Comes Out World Tour (2011)<ref name="openingacthaash"/>
• Ricky Martin – One World Tour (2015)<ref name=":One World Tour"/>
• Alejandro Fernández – Hecho en México (2021)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Promotional tour

• Reventour (with various artists) (2009)<ref name=":Reventour"/>

External links

• Template:Usurped – Official website