To mark the tenth anniversary of Juan Gabriel's death on 28 August, Billboard's Latin and Español staff have compiled a ranking of the Mexican singer-songwriter's 20 best songs, celebrating his enduring influence a decade after he died. Born Alberto Aguilera Valadez and known as "El Divo de Juárez", Juan Gabriel was renowned for his theatrical, emotionally direct style, and beyond his own recordings he wrote hits for stars including Rocío Dúrcal, Isabel Pantoja, Lucha Villa and Ana Gabriel, cementing his status as one of Latin music's most significant songwriters.

The list highlights tracks spanning devastating ballads, mariachi anthems and pop gems, including "Te Sigo Amando" and "Abrázame Muy Fuerte", both of which reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart, alongside enduring standards such as "Hasta Que Te Conocí", "Querida" and "Amor Eterno". Other entries include "Fue Un Placer Conocerte", written for Rocío Dúrcal in 1977, and "Siempre en Mi Mente", which has amassed nearly 150 million Spotify streams. The article notes his continuing cultural presence, including the viral resurgence of "Así Fue" ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.