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Entercom Communications, the parent company of Fierro HD, have added the Cruz Control with AC Cruz podcast to its weekend programming and

The veteran broadcaster now podcaster has brought celebrity after celebrity through his front door on the Southside of San Antonio. Cruz launched his podcast “Cruz Control with AC Cruz Behind the Mic” in October 2018 featuring interviews that are unscripted, unfiltered and unbelievable.

“We are very excited to have not only an iconic talent such as AC Cruz on our airwaves, stream, and app but a person that is so passionate about our music,” said J.D. Gonzalez, Vice President of Spanish Programming at Entercom. “AC is a perfect complement to the all-star roster on Fierro HD.”

The podcast will air at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT every Sunday on FierroHD 107.5 in Dallas-Ft. Worth and FierroHD 101.1 in Houston. It will also be available on-demand at Radio.com.

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Latin Breed continues to write the next chapters of a 50 year plus legacy with the release of their latest single “Vida Mia,” a smooth fresh dance tune with the concept of traditional Tejano dancing music in mind.

The song and lyrics were taken from the body of work from musician and songwriter Ray Figueroa.

“Our intent is to showcase more than a radio-friendly tune with audiences everywhere, this is an excellent opportunity to spotlight the lead vocal talents of our new addition, Ben Miranda,” said Latin Breed bandleader Charlie Rodriguez. “Ben has fused his colorful voice with the signature horn sound of the acclaimed Latin Breed band.”

The Latin Breed — “Vida Mia” (Snippet)

This is the second single released from Latin Breed from the JC Productions record label. “Locos De Maria,” a Latin flavored salsa with a contemporary heavy-horn flair, was released in July 2019.

Register to win two (2) tickets for YOSA presents Viva Selena event featuring award-winning vocalist Isabel Marie Sanchez in San Antonio on Monday, March 9, 2020.

The Queen of Tejano, Selena Quintanilla, will be honored with a spectacular musical tribute performed by the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio (YOSA) Philharmonic with Sanchez at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

“Viva Selena” will cover Selena’s greatest hits including “Como La Flor”, “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom”, and” Dreaming of You,” which will all be backed by a full orchestra in this unique musical collaboration.

Tickets for the event can be purchased online at music.yosa.org/vivaselena or at the Tobin Center box office.

Just fill out the form below to register to win.

This promotion will end on March 1, 2020, at 11:59 PM (Central Time). No purchase necessary. Only Texas residents 18 years of age and older are eligible to enter. A random winner will be selected and contacted via email. Valid contest entries must contain all information requested and must be received by the Website’s administrator on or before the deadline for registration. Limit one (1) online entry per name and/or verified email address unless otherwise stated in the specific contest rules. Internet entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at the time of entry. Incomplete and/or prohibited multiple entries will be disqualified.

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Ruben Ramos is an icon of Tejano music and the two-time Grammy winner spoke about his health, upcoming album, film role and more in an interview with the Cruz Control with AC Cruz podcast.

The career of “El Gato Negro” spans more than five decades and is an icon of Tejano music. The singer, who just turned 80 years old on Feb. 9, spoke about his triple bypass heart surgery in 2018 and the importance of health, especially for men.

Ramos added he plans to release his first-ever live concert album soon and his film role in the movie “On American Soil.”

Listen to the full interview with Ruben Ramos on the latest episode of the Cruz Control with AC Cruz Behind The Mic podcast below. Hear previous episodes and get more details at CruzControlWithACCruz.com.

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Gerardo “Jerry” Alvarez has written many hit songs for some of the biggest artists in Tejano music including Solido, Jay Perez, and Elida Reyna Y Avante, to name just a few. Now, the talented singer, songwriter, and musician has released the lead single from his upcoming solo debut album.

Alvarez shared details on his highly-anticipated solo album in an interview with the Cruz Control with AC Cruz Behind The Mic podcast. The lead vocalist for Los Gallitos for over twenty years, including a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Tejano Album in 2015, has decided to release a solo project.

“Still working on the album, I’ve got four songs that are already ready,” said Alvarez. “I wanted to put something out that’s different, that’s fresh, you know, to have a unique style and unique sound. Try to come up with something that’s not out there, you know.”

“Te Vuelves Loca” is the lead single from the upcoming EP and features a catchy Tejano/Country fusion sound, including the addition of Gene Elders, the fiddle player of George Strait‘s Ace In The Hole Band.

Alvarez released the official music video for “Te Vuleves Loca” on February 16.

Listen to the full interview with Jerry Alvarez on the latest episode of the Cruz Control with AC Cruz Behind The Mic podcast below. Hear previous episodes and get more details at CruzControlWithACCruz.com.

Michael Salgado can add actor to his resume as the accordionist and singer has joined the cast of the film “On American Soil.”

The two-time Latin Grammy winner made the announcement in a video via social media on Monday (Mar. 3).

“So happy to announce to you guys that I’ll be playing Treviño on the new movie, ‘On American Soil,’ so be looking for it real soon,” he said.

Salgado is the latest Tejano artist to be added to the cast as Ruben Ramos and Stephanie Lynn have been shooting scenes for the action film currently being filmed at locations throughout Texas.

The plot of “On American Soil” is about an oil rig worker who comes back home and learns that his goddaughter has gone missing while crossing the border illegally. Producer and writer Michael L.Garcia Jr. and Salgado have been working hard to bring the character to life, according to the film’s official Facebook page, “We can’t wait for you to meet Treviño.”

Salgado just released a three-track EP Esto Es Cumbia on Feb. 7 that features his latest single “Esa Chica Me Trae.”

Anjelique and the Sweet City Band have released “Fastidiada,” the lead single from the award-winning group’s highly-anticipated fourth album.

The catchy sounding cumbia about frustration features a Tejano and Conjunto vibe that Anjelique and the Sweet City Band is known to create as part of their signature sound. The group’s third album, “Proposito,” helped them earn two wins at the 2019 Tejano Music Awards, Best New Female Artist for Anjelique and Best New Group for the Sweet City Band.

“’Fastidiada’ brings you a perfectly unique melodic cumbia track with blended elements of accordion and piano,” says Zeravla Entertainment.

The track was written by Anjelique and produced by Eddie Perez, CEO of Key of E Music.

“Anjelique and Sweet City Band were a pleasure to work with,” said Perez. “The band was super prepared and fun to work with.”

“Fastidiada” will be available on CDBaby, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon MP3,
Spotify, and many other digital distributors as well as her official website
www.anjeliquemusic.com.

Anjelique & The Sweet City Band — “Fastidiada”

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Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair 2020 is slated to go on as planned at historic Market Square in downtown San Antonio from March 12-15.

The event approaches just two weeks after an evacuee from Wuhan, China was released from quarantine at San Antonio’s Lackland AFB before testing positive for the coronavirus and had visited a hotel and local mall for two hours.

The Texas Talent Musicians Association (TTMA), organizers of the annual TMA Fan Fair said the annual event will go on as planned.

“The Fan Fair is on,” said Frank Salazar, TTMA board Vice President. “We’ve been keeping tabs with the city of San Antonio, the health officials, we’ve been observing the South By Southwest is doing and the Fiesta Flambeau people and everybody is still a go. Big events going on in San Antonio.”

The four-day event in San Antonio is visited by over 100,000 Tejano music fans each year and over 200 bands are scheduled to perform from across the United States and Mexico.

“Definitely we’re on,” added Salazar. “Nobody is canceling anything anywhere in San Antonio that I know of, not even Austin. We’re still monitoring and we should be okay, it’s a go.”

Health officials recommend doing things you should already do to prevent the spread of any illness, including handwashing, maintaining distance from people who are coughing and not touching one’s face with unwashed hands.

Performers slated for Fan Fair 2020 include: Shelly Lares, Stefani Montiel, Los Desperadoz, Hometown Boys, Tony Guerrero y La Sombra, Los Garcia Bros, Isabel Marie, Lucky Joe, Ram Herrera, Eddie Gonzalez, Augustin Ramirez, David Farias, Monica Saldivar, The Art Tijerina Band, Rick Fuentes & The Brown Express, Devin Banda, Tristan Ramos, Anjelique & Sweet City Band, Raulito & Destiny Navaira y Grupo Remedio, DJ Kane, Dee y Grupo Culturas, Max Baca y Los Texmaniacs, Flavio Longoria y Los Conjunto Kings, Bajo Zero, Roger Velasquez & The Latin Legendz, and many more to be announced.

For the latest information on Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair 2020 and performance schedule please visit the official website at www.tejanomusicawards.com. The schedule is subject to change.

Elida Reyna Y Avante has released a new single this week, “Alas Rotas,” it’s the second release from the two-time Latin Grammy-winning band’s forthcoming album.

Reyna shared details about the track, co-written by Juan Treviño and her husband Lalo Reyna, Avante drummer and bandleader, in an interview with Tejano Nation radio affiliate La Voz 93.3 in Abilene, Texas on March 4.

“The rhythm is happy, it’s a happy song but at the same time the lyrics are somewhat melancholic,” she said. “It’s a heartbreaker. Alas rotas, broken wings, that should say it all.”

Reyna was recently announced as one of the performers for the Selena XXV event at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on May 9.

“When you can say that you’re sharing the stage with Pitbull and Becky G, you know that’s big,” said Elida. “These are the kinds of shows that we as artists we look forward to. Everything you’ve done throughout the years it leads up to moments like that and we’re very excited.”

Elida also revealed details on her planned move to San Antonio, her upcoming tour and much more.

“Alas Rotas” will be released to all major digital music platforms on March 20.

Listen to the full interview with Elida Reyna on La Voz 93.3 below.

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The official music video for the hit duet, “Vive,” from Savannah Votion and Stefani Montiel premiered on March 5.

The visual features appearances from the daughters of both singers.

“There is no love like a mother’s love for her daughter, with this song Stefani and I express our love for our daughters,” said Savannah. “We had the time of our lives recording this video. It’s been an amazing journey.”

“This has been one of the most amazing expereinces,” added Moniel. “This is just very, very personal. I think you’re gonna get to see another side of both us.”

WATCH: “Vive” Savannah V featuring Stefani Montiel

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International Latina pop star Becky G paid tribute to Selena Quintanilla during her debut performance at RodeoHouston at NRG Stadium on Thursday night (March 5).

The singer, who turned 23-years-old on March 2, performed a medley of Selena hits including “Como La Flor,” “La Carcacha,” “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” and “Baila Esta Cumbia” as the stadium erupted when the first note blasted through the speakers.

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Becky G is one of many of today’s pop stars that are influenced by the Queen of Cumbia and she spoke about that influence in an interview after the release of the Spanglish remix of “Si Una Vez” with Play-N-Skillz, Frankie J and Kap G. “So many people still feel connected to her and her legacy remains,” she said. “She’s somebody that I look to for guidance and look to for reference of whatever decision it is that I make in my career.”

Becky G was recently announced as one of the performers at the upcoming Selena XXV event at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on May 9 celebrating 25 years of Selena’s legacy.

Since 2001, Siggno has been in the hearts of the audience thanks to their talent, originality and unique sound, thus creating a solid fan base and originating the Rockteño sound which combines Norteño and Alternative Rock elements.

The group kicks off 2020 joining the roster of Azteca Records and releasing a brand-new song titled “#Hashtag” on all digital platforms. Written by Wences Romo, Gabriel Flores, and lead vocalist Jesse Turner, this track talks about a relationship in current times in which social media plays a huge part in people’s lives and features Siggno’s signature Norteño-Progressive sound, coming from the great influence of rock music in their songs.

LISTEN: “#Hashtag” — Siggno

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Selena performs at RodeoHouston in 1995.

Selena will be inducted into the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s prestigious Star Trail of Fame as part of Go Tejano Day on Sunday.

The late “Queen of Cumbia” will be honored during a ceremony at 1:30 pm Sunday, March 8, on the second floor of the NRG Center, where eight other plaques are currently displayed commemorating RodeoHouston stars.

Selena will be the ninth star honored for her years of entertainment on the RodeoHouston stage. She performed at RodeoHouston three consecutive times, including her last one in the Astrodome in 1995, setting the all-time attendance record.

Though the young, bicultural icon tragically lost her life at 23 when she was shot to death by her fan club president on March 31, 1995, her presence is still felt each year at rodeo concerts. Several RodeoHouston entertainers, including Kacey Musgraves, Camila Cabello, Prince Royce, Cardi B, and most recently, Becky G, have paid tribute to Selena during their shows.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo President and CEO Joel Cowley, A.B. Quintanilla III, Suzette Quintanilla and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Chairman of the Board Jim Winne (Photo: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo)

Late bicultural icon Selena was inducted into the Star Trail of Fame at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Sunday (Mar 8.)

Selena performed at RodeoHouston three consecutive times, including her last one at the Astrodome in 1995, setting an all-time attendance record.

“The images and sounds of that iconic performance are etched in my memory and collective conscience of her millions of fans,” said Joe Crowley, the president and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

Selena was the ninth person inducted into the Star Trail of Fame, joining other music legends like Reba Mcentire, Brooks and Dunn, George Strait and Elvis Presley.

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Selena’s brother A.B. Quintanilla III and sister Suzette Quintanilla attended the unveiling of the ceremonial plaque outside the Houston Rodeo office at the NRG Center.

“What a great honor it is not just as an entertainer but as the first Latina to be inducted into this hall of fame,” Suzette said.

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Monica Saldivar is a rising star in Tejano music, she released her self-titled debut album in December and her current single, “Tu No Sabes,” is currently heating up playlists everywhere.

The 2015 Tejano Idol winner said she’s already planning her sophomore album in an interview with the Cruz Control with AC Cruz Behind The Mic podcast.

“We are already in the works of CD number two,” she said. “We’re hoping that it’s going to be released within October or September, around that time period but I don’t want to promise that just yet.”

The talented vocalist from Grand Prairie, Texas, who also works as a music teacher, volunteers her time to give back to the community in her spare time at The Epic, a fitness, entertainment, and arts center located in her hometown teaching music to the next generation.

“The students, or the kids, they see what is possible and anything is possible,” she said. “I want to be that for somebody.”

Saldivar also spoke about her music influence, music projects and more.

Listen to the full interview with Monica Saldviar on the latest episode of the Cruz Control with AC Cruz Behind The Mic podcast below. Hear previous episodes and get more details at CruzControlWithACCruz.com.

•vi·sion noun the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom. — the dictionary

Visión 20/20, the highly-anticipated album release from Roger Velasquez & The Latin Legendz on independent record label VDISCOS, is their first studio album following a Latin Grammy win in November of 2018 for Tex Mex Funk. Visión 20/20 is Velasquez’s perspective of life as an American of Mexican descent in the 21st century. The focus of Visión 20/20 is on the current issues that affect Latinos in the world today.

Visión 20/20 was recorded at Blue Cat Recording Studio in San Antonio, Texas, and engineered by multi-Grammy award-winning producer Joe Trevino and mastered by two-time Grammy Award winner Camilo Silva (Camilo Silva F Mastering, Bogota, Colombia). This feel-good album features guest appearances by Latin Grammy Award winners: Joe Posada, Sunny Sauceda, Max Baca, Rebecca Valadez and from the cult classic film “Blood In Blood Out,” Jesse Borrego.

Visión 20/20 is a labor of love, jam-packed with Chicano soul delivering a rhythmic drive that draws on traditional orchestra Chicana with a Tex-Mex flair. The trumpets, trombones, and saxophones pack a punch. It’s a magic carpet ride through time and space, with waves that move to the flow of a lush Latin beat.

The album’s lead single release, “Somos Ganadores,” composed by Velasquez, and co-arranged by a former member of Fania All-Stars, Jorge “Georgie” Padilla, was released at the beginning of this year and is rapidly becoming one of the most popular YouTube hits by the San Antonio recording artist.

Roger Velasquez & The Latin Legendz — “Somos Ganadores” feat. Joe Posada

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The album is filled with songs about current issues that affect Latinos in the world today. In “Amor Del Otro Lado,” Velasquez addresses the immigration issue through a glass-half-full perspective, where love overcomes all obstacles. “Botellas de Tequila” addresses the alcoholism and drug addiction that plagues our communities. “Somos Ganadores” is a celebration of life and triumph. “Entierrenme en Tejas/Bury Me in Texas” illustrates what it means to be a descendant of Mexican immigrants, living the American dream. “Cryin’ Over You” expresses Velasquez’s deep feelings of grief after the loss of a loved one.

Visión 20/20 is available today at all digital music platforms. Learn more about Roger Velasquez and The Latin Legendz at the official website RogerVelasquez.com.

Selena will once again be featured on the cover of People En Español 25 years after death as the magazine released it’s April issue this week.

The cover features Selena dressed in yellow and black with that signature smile that millions of fans have loved for many years.

The issue features an exclusive interview with Selena’s family, her siblings A.B. and Suzette Quintanilla, as well as her parents, Marcella and Abraham Quintanilla.

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Her father explained to People En Español why Selena has become a bicultural icon worldwide. “The music has a lot to do it with it,” he said. “The music of Selena Y Los Dinos connected very, very well with people and different cultures.”

Suzette Quintanilla added that Selena’s legacy expands to generations of fans. “I think where we’re at now with Selena’s legacy is there’s a whole new generation that people that were fans of our music has now passed that on to their children and their children are passing it on to a newer generation. It’s a whole new generation finding out who Selena was, not only as an artist but as a person.”

Selena’s legacy over the past 25 years will be celebrated with the Selena XXV concert at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on May 9, a biographical series on Netflix, another makeup collection with MAC Cosmetics and even new album featuring songs recorded by Selena when she was a teenager.

The April issue of People En Español will be available at newsstands on March 13 and currently available online at PeopleEnEspanol.com.

Lucky Joe, Stevie D, and more artists have canceled their Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair performances over concern for the current coronavirus outbreak.

After other major music festivals including South By Southwest in Austin, Ultra Music Festival in Miami and others have canceled their event or postponed until later in the year like Coachella, the Texas Talent Musicians Association says Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair will go on as planned for March 12 – 15 at historic Market Square in San Antonio, Texas.

“After discussions with management and my label, I have decided it would be best to cancel my appearance,” Lucky Joe said in a statement released on Tuesday. “The coronavirus situation is a very serious matter that has everyone on high alert. I sincerely regret having to make this decision, but my team and I felt it would be best for our fans, our crew, and band members.”

“It is with great regret that I announce that after speaking with management, City Officials and my label, we will be postponing our TTMA/Univision Fan Fair appearances this year,” Stevie D said in a statement released on Wednesday. “I know that there are a lot of people coming in from out of town and this will likely be upsetting, however, the Coronavirus situation is quite the serious one.”

Other artists that have canceled their performance or appearance at Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair include Isabel Marie Sanchez, Dody Y Nivel and Veronique Medrano, Medrano canceled after she was injured in a serious auto accident last weekend.

Univision canceled their separate Fan Fair event on Wednesday citing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. Univision Fan Fair was scheduled for Travis Park in San Antonio from March 13 – 15. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo shut down the rest of their event on Wednesday with 11 days remaining on the schedule.

The World Health Organization called coronavirus disease, COVID-19, to be a pandemic for the first time on Wednesday (March 11). Meanwhile, the United States now has more than 1,000 people infected with coronavirus — but testing in the U.S. is still ramping up, meaning that number could continue to climb.

Cover photo: Lucky Joe photo by Mariaelena Arocha; Stevie D photo by Roy Salazar.

Freddie Records announced the signing of Stevie D to their roster of artists on Wednesday (March 11).

The award-winning singer is currently in the process of selecting songs for his upcoming album, his first with the legendary record label, which is slated for a summer 2020 release. Stevie D will be working with some of the industry’s top songwriters and musicians to produce an album that is sure to be one of the most-anticipated Tejano albums of the year.

“I’m beyond thrilled to join Freddie Records and begin a new chapter in my career”, said Stevie D. “It’s an honor and a dream come true to become part of such an iconic label and feel the enthusiasm coming from them”. He added, “I feel reinvigorated and can’t wait to get started on my new album. I truly believe it’s going to be my best work yet”.

Stevie D was born in Fresno, California and relocated with his parents to Brownsville, Texas at the age of 3. He’s a life-long fan of Tejano music and currently resides in Cedar Park, a suburb of Austin. Since 2016, Stevie D has released two critically-acclaimed albums, “De Repente” and “Ahora Sigo Yo”, and has quickly risen to become one of the brightest new voices in the industry.

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Jacob René has grown up surrounded by Tejano music all his life. Having both parents listening to music in the household helped to shape the musician he is now.

The Odessa, Texas native found a love for music at the age of three years old. Jacob René recalls going to church and singing on a regular basis. His fondest memory is when the choir was singing and he walked up to the choir and confidently started singing too. After that day he became part of the church choir.

Living in West Texas, Jacob started constructing his musical journey while listening to pop music like Christina Aguilera and Michael Jackson but always kept Tejano in the background. At the age of five, Jacob Rene started singing Tejano music. He had always felt that Tejano had actually chosen him.

The vocalist describes his style as classic and fresh.

Jacob René studied music at Odessa College and his talents include playing the piano and writing music. He would love to collaborate with Tejano music icon Shelly Lares one day. He admires “Little Miss Dynamite” for her hard work and the love she has in entertaining.

Jacob René is grateful for all the love and support for his debut single “Quiero Curarte.” Learn more about Jacob Rene on all digital social media platforms and JacobRene.com.

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Listen to the full interview with Jacob René and Tejano Nation contributor DJ Peaches below.

Cruz Control podcast added to Fierro HD programming and on-demand

Real deal flavors amp up latest Latin Breed single 'Vida Mia' [AUDIO]

Win tickets to Viva Selena event in San Antonio on March 9

Ruben Ramos talks health, music, film role on Cruz Control podcast [AUDIO]

Jerry Alvarez shares details on highly-anticipated solo debut album + more [PODCAST]

Michael Salgado added to cast of 'On American Soil' film

Anjelique & Sweet City Band release 'Fastidiada' from upcoming fourth album [AUDIO]

Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair 2020 will go on as planned amid COVID-19 coronavirus concerns in San Antonio

Elida Reyna talks Selena XXV event, new single 'Alas Rotas' + more [AUDIO]

Savannah V and Stefani Montiel feature daughters in 'Vive' official music video

Becky G pays tribute to Selena at RodeoHouston performance [VIDEO]

Siggno release new single '#Hashtag' [AUDIO]

Selena to be honored with RodeoHouston Star Trail of Honor induction

Selena inducted into the Star Trail of Fame at RodeoHouston

Monica Saldivar on debut album, teaching music + more [PODCAST]

'Visión 20/20' is the focus of new album from Roger Velasquez and The Latin Legendz

Selena featured in April issue of 'People En Español' 25 years after her death

Lucky Joe, Stevie D + more artists cancel Fan Fair performances over coronavirus concerns

Stevie D signs with Freddie Records

Jacob René brings classic and fresh Tejano sound with debut single 'Quiero Curarte' [AUDIO]