Amaia Montero turns 50 amid triumphant return to La Oreja de Van Gogh

Amaia Montero, the iconic voice of Spanish pop band La Oreja de Van Gogh, turns 50 on August 26, 2026, celebrating a remarkable comeback after years of personal struggles. The singer, who left the band in 2007 to pursue a solo career, rejoined in 2025 and is currently on a sold-out tour titled 'Tantas cosas que contar' Source: El Mundo.

The comeback

Montero's return has been emotional and triumphant. The tour began on May 9 in Bilbao, where she confessed: "Pensé que nunca volvería a pisar un escenario. Bajé al mismísimo infierno, pero con mis cicatrices, después de luchar mucho, aquí estoy" Source: El Mundo. Her surprise appearance at Karol G's concert at the Santiago Bernabéu in July 2024 marked her first public performance in years Source: La Vanguardia.

Personal reflections

In an interview with EFE, Montero expressed contentment with her age: "Yo con mis 50 soy feliz y todo lo que no sea vital, me importa un bledo" Source: ABC. She acknowledged the downsides of aging but stated she wouldn't return to the insecurities of her youth Source: El Español.

The tour and future

The tour, which includes a concert in Valladolid on August 27, has seen sold-out venues across Spain and will extend to Latin America, with dates in Ecuador, Colombia, Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile Source: Listín Diario. Montero's return follows the departure of Leire Martínez, who had replaced her as vocalist Source: El Mundo.

Despite the joy, sources note the singer's past struggles, including a hospitalization in 2022 for anxiety and a complicated hand surgery in 2023 Source: ABC. Her resilience is a central theme of this new chapter.