Conjunto music legend Nick Villarreal is in the ICU on life support after being admitted to the hospital on Saturday (July 29).

According to sources, the musician, known to many of his fans as Nicky Snick, is in critical, but stable condition.

For many years, Villarreal has specialized in composing unmistakable, easy-going goofy cumbias, including songs about everything from Kool-Aid in “Koolaid Con Hielo” to former pro golfer Tiger Woods in “El Tiger Woods.”

In recent years, his health has declined considerably, a subject that he discusses in a 2013 interview with Rancho Alegre Radio.

Tejano Nation will have more details on Villarreal’s condition as they become available.

LISTEN: “Koolaid Con Hielo” — Nick Villarreal

On this episode of The Mingo Mariano Podcast Show, it features new music from Genyva, Ricky Guzman, Da Krazy Pimpz featuring Sunny Sauceda and Carlos Y Los Cachorros.  Plus, the latest trending stories from TejanoNation.net.

SONG LIST:
Genyva – Se Nos Murio el Amor
Ricky Guzman – Que Te Paso
Da Krazy Pimps feat Sunny Sauceda – Vamos Todos a Brindar
Carlos Y Los Cachorros – Mejor Solo

LISTEN: Mingo Mariano Podcast Show – Episode 3

Nick Villarreal | Facebook photo

Conjunto and Tejano music legend Nick Villarreal, known to many as Nicky Snick, passed away on Sunday (July 30). He was 66.

Villarreal was hospitalized on July 29 after suffering a cardiac arrest and was in critical, but stable condition on life support in the ICU, according to reports. He was taken off life support late Sunday and passed away.

The music legend had been diagnosed with diabetes for many years and talked about it in an interview with Rancho Alegre Radio in 2013.

Villarreal was part of the musical Zimmerle family and learned to play the accordion at the age of 5 by his grandfather James Zimmerle.  He eventually started his own conjunto with his brothers Roger, David, and cousin, David Zimmerle, and recorded his first 45 on Toby Torres’ recording label.  He then recorded under San Antonio-based Joey Records.

“Nicky Snick” is known for his unmistakable, easy-going goofy cumbias and he credits the many conversations he had with his mother, María Luis Zimmerle-Villarreal, as inspiration for many of his greatest hits.  Some of those hits include “Kool-Aid con Hielo,” “La ‘Not to Worry, ‘” and “La ‘I Gotta Go.'”

LISTEN: “La I Gotta Go / La Not To Worry” – Nick Villarreal

Nick Villarreal | Facebook photo

Tejano and Conjunto legend Nick Villarreal passed away on Sunday (July 30) after being hospitalized in critical condition from cardiac arrest on July 29. He was 66.

Villarreal was known for composing unmistakable, easy-going goofy cumbias, including songs about everything from Kool-Aid in “Koolaid Con Hielo” to former pro golfer Tiger Woods in “El Tiger Woods.”

As news of Villarreal’s passing began to spread, Tejano and Conjunto stars took to social media to react to the news of the music legend’s death.

Stars including Flaco Jimenez, Ruben Ramos, Linda Escobar, Michael Salgado and more sent their condolences and remembered the music legend.

“Our deepest condolences to Nick Villarreal’s family, ” Jimenez posted on Facebook. “His music will forever live on and his memory will never die.”

“Nick, your music will live on forever,” Ramos posted on Facebook. “Thank you for our great music, the memories, and your liners that will never be forgotten.”

See more reactions below.

The Nueces County Sheriff’s Office released the top 10 most wanted list for August 2017 and music fans may recognize one of the faces.

A.B. Quintanilla III, brother of late Tejano star Selena, made the list that was released on Monday (July 31). The 53-year-old musician and producer is wanted for contempt of court non-payment child support.

Quntanilla’s father, Abraham Quintanilla II, said that his son would not comment, but the matter should be resolved by his son’s lawyers, the Corpus Christ Caller-Times reports.

According to Caller.com, the amount of child support money owed by Quintanilla was not immediately available and he is not listed on the Texas Attorney General’s Office website for Child Support Evaders.

To report information on any one of the Top 10 Most Wanted, call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-8477 or 1-800-827-8477.

Source: Caller.com

Rigo Navaira, Raulito Navaira and Destiny Navaira | Remedio Facebook

Tejano Nation caught up with three-time Tejano Music Awards winners Grupo Remedio before they hit the stage for the inaugural Tejano Palooza concert in San Antonio, Texas on July 30.

The band swept the new artist categories at the 2016 Tejano Music Awards, including Best New Group, Best New Male Vocalist for Rigo Navaira and Best New Female Vocalist for his sister Destiny Navaira.

Destiny says their upcoming sophomore album, their first with new record label VMB Music Group, will be more progressive and feature more of  the siblings’ influence. The upcoming album will be the follow-up the group’s hugely successful debut album, Siempre Cantando.

The siblings also talked about their collaboration with label mates Jamie Y Los Chamacos on “Este Momento” and much more.

WATCH: Remedio talks upcoming sophomore album and more

Tejano and Conjunto legend Nick Villarreal passed away on July 30, after suffering cardiac arrest.  He was 66.

His mother, Maria Zimmerle-Villarreal, an inspiration for many of his greatest hits, remembers “Nicky Snick” in this interview with Camilla Rambaldi of San Antonio television station WOAI-TV.

A.B. Quintanilla | Facebook photo

A.B. Quintanilla was placed on the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office Top 10 Mosted Wanted list on July 31 for non-payment of child support, but he has a history of missed child support payments dating back to 2011, court records show.

According to MySA.com, court records from Fort Bend County show an arrest warrant was issued for the Grammy winning musician in July 2015 after he was found in contempt of court for not paying child support.

The former Kumbia Kings member turned himself into Nueces County on Aug. 5, 2015 for the charge and was ordered to pay $36,809 in unpaid child support and interest, according to court records, MySA.com reports.

He did not make a majority of his child support payments between July 2011 until June 2015, making only 10 payments in those four years.

Quintanilla has eight children, according to People Magazine.

Read more at MySA.com.

Karlos Saucedo | Courtesy photo

Tejano newcomer Karlos Saucedo talks about his debut album Sueños and premieres his latest single, “Mala”, on Tejano Nation Radio with Romeo.

RELATED: New Mexico singer Karlos Saucedo releases debut single ‘Quiero Suerte’ [AUDIO]

The 27-year-old singer from New Mexico mentions his musical beginnings and influences, cancer advocacy, and the Tejano music scene in the Land of Enchantment.

Sueños features 12 tracks, including the lead single “Quiero Suerte,” and is available now at all digital platforms.

Learn more about Karlos Saucedo at his official Facebook page, @KarlosSaucedoMusic.

Theme music for  @TejanoNationRadio Podcast: “Mujeres Latinas” – David Reyes

Stevie D. is classic, bold Tejano sound with something fresh and new.

“So good it should be on an eight track,” he says.

His musical beginnings started at the age of 11, playing the guitar at his local church in Brownsville, Texas.

At the age of 19, Stevie served his country in the Navy during Desert Storm. He always felt the passion for Tejano music during this time. He was honorably discharged in 1991 and returned to Brownsville, where his love for music reconnected and he joined a local cover band, where they would play at weddings and quinceneras.

This kicked in his enthusiasm to do more in the industry. The next local band, Rio Express, Stevie D sang for two years, then moving onto a new cover band, the Texas Shooters, from the Rio Grande Valley.

Singles with Lorenzo Lopez, brother of Joe Lopez, and Brando Mireles were recorded, but were never released.

Stevie D. joined Joe Lopez Y La Nueva Imagen Mazz, after the breakup of Lopez and Jimmy Gonzalez. Stevie began his vocal interests, while he was working as a road manager for Joe Lopez. Soon he made his way beside Joe Lopez as a back up vocalist. Memories were made and a great fan base was established. July 4, 2003 was Stevie’s last performance with Joe Lopez Y La Nueva Imagen Mazz.  After a 15 year lapse from the Tejano industry, Stevie reunited with La Nueva Imagen and former members of the Joe Lopez era group.

Stevie’s persistence drove him to contact Brando Mireles and they both agreed they wanted something new, but still carry on the classic Tejano sound.

“Como Fue” is a classic, smooth jazzy ranchera and the lead single from Stevie D.’s album to be released this fall. Mireles and Stevie D produced the track, with 14-time Grammy Award winner Gilbert Velasquez joining the arrangement, along with his guitar and mixing skills. Grammy winner Chente Barrera on drums and Val Maltos on keyboards.

Follow Stevie D on his official Facebook page, @StevieDRecords.

LISTEN: “Como Fue” — Stevie D.

A.B. Quintanilla owes more than $87,000 in back child support, according to a report.

KRIS-TV reports, documents from the Texas Attorney General’s Office show the 53-year-old musician owes child support for one of his children.

The Grammy winner owes more than $87,000 as of July 2017, according to the documents. The case against Quintanilla goes back to 2012. He was required to pay $1,500 a month for one of his children but as of June of that year, Quintanilla owed more than $43,000.

Quintanilla complied with the payments for about a year, but stopped once again in December 2013. As of July of this year, that amount has more than doubled, which placed him on the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office Top 10 Most Wanted list earlier this week.

Quintanilla has yet to turn himself in, according to KRIS-TV.

Source: According to Attorney General’s report, A.B. Quintanilla owes more than $87,000 in back child support | KRIS-TV

Jay and Roxane Perez with Lucy Garcia | WOAI Photo

Tejano superstar Jay Perez and his wife Roxane helped a San Antonio woman that has been without home air conditioning throughout these hot summer months.

The couple decided to help someone in need after Roxane watched a news story on WOAI-TV about an elderly lady that was also in need.  That lady had already been helped by an other good samaritan, so Jay and Roxane reached out to find another in need of help, Lucy Garcia.

Jay and Roxane surprised the 75-year-old former Santa Rosa Hospital worker with a new air conditioner window unit at her home on Wednesday.

“One window unit goes a long way,” Roxane told Tejano Nation. “Especially for somebody 70, 80, 90 years old, who has medical needs. It makes a huge difference in their day.”

Jay jumped at the chance to help someone in need.

“We just decided to do something good and for the grace of God we were able to reach out to this lady and make a difference,” Jay told Tejano Nation. “Do something nice for somebody we don’t know and that was the whole concept, that was the whole idea.”

Jay and Roxane believe others in the Tejano industry will also step up to help out.

“We wanted to challenge his brothers and sisters in this business to step up and do the same thing,” said Roxane. “If we can find the time and funds to help somebody, then we know a lot of other people can too.”

Read more at News4SanAntonio.com.

Lucky Joe | Photo by RinaRae Photogaphy LLC

After the success of his latest album El Triunfador, Freddie Records has extended the recording contract of Lucky Joe and the award-winning musician bought an RV for the road to celebrate.

Lucky Joe posted his excitement on his official Facebook page about his new deal.

“First of all I’d like to start this post off by saying thank you Father God! These past couple of days have been so emotional for me and even as I post this I can’t hold back the tears.. My heart is filled with Joy! Second of all, I’m proud to announce that Freddie Martinez Freddie Records has decided to extend my recording contract and are working their very best to bring all the Lucky Joe fans many more great albums! Thank you to the Martinez family for believing in me. “

The 38-year-old singer, songwriter and musician celebrated with an RV to help travel to his gigs after spending 21 years traveling by passenger van throughout the state of Texas.

“I want to scream it to the world that we Finally got an RV! I can now put those years behind me and begin a new chapter in my life. No more changing in Porta potty’s, or staying in crazy hotels! This wouldn’t of been possible without the help of my company Freddie Records, La familia Garza, Yvette Galvan my dad, Juan De La Cruz and of course my fiancé Monica Garciathank you mi amor for always believing in me and my music this wouldn’t of been possible without you! Te amo con todo lo que soy! And to all the fans that said a little prayer for me last night MUCHAS GRACIAS!”

Lucky Joe recently released the title track, “El Triunfador,” from his third album with Freddie Records. His other two albums, Muchacha Bonita and Suerte, were also very successful for Freddie Records.

Lucky Joe released the title track from his latest Freddie Records album release El Triunfador on Monday (July 31).

“It’s a valseada. It’s one of those beer drinking songs,” Lucky Joe told Tejano Nation about the track. “You can dedicate it those people that want to bring you down and don’t want to see you succeed. It talks a lot about the struggle in anything that you do.”

“El Triunfador” was written by the two-time Tejano Music Awards winner and is the fourth single from the album, released in December 2016.  The 12-song disc includes the hit “Te Amo Te Amo,” written by Juan Trevino, “De Qué Me Sirves Ya,” the hit single featuring Johnny Lee Rosas of Masizzo, and the lead single “Pierdete,” a Spanish cover of the 2015 hit “Love Yourself” from pop star Justin Beiber.

LISTEN: “El Triunfador” — Lucky Joe

A.B. Quintanilla made headlines this past week, when he was placed in the top 10 for the Nueces County Sherrif’s Office most wanted list on July 31 for contempt of court non-payment of child support.

RELATED: A.B. Quintanilla placed on Nueces County Most Wanted Top 10

The 53-year-old musician says he is a victim of a misunderstanding, according to an interview with TV Y Novelas.

“It is a misunderstanding among the people involved,” Quintanilla said. “People are thinking I’m a criminal and it makes me laugh, because when everything is cleared up they are going to be left with their mouths open.”

The Grammy winner, who currently lives in Miami, Florida, says he doesn’t know why he made the Top 10 Most Wanted List.

“Putting myself in the top ten is totally unfair. There are people who have killed other people…that I do not deserve,” he said. “Mine is a family court case and I’m in with other people who have done bad things.”

RELATED: A.B. Quintanilla owes more than $87,000 in back child support, report says

According to the Office of the Texas Attorney General, Quintanilla owes more than $87,000 in back child support, as of July 2017. When asked about the case the Kumbia Kings co-founder says, “I can not say much but I promise that everything will be arranged in court. It’s like a puzzle that is not seen right now because it’s in pieces. I’m going to court and I’m going to say my things.”

Read the full interview with A.B. Quintanilla and TV Y Novelas.

A.B. Quintanilla is expected to make a court appearance in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Friday, KRIS-TV reports.

According to court officials, the 53-year-old musician is asking the judge for a “motion to quash”.  If a judge approves that, the warrant would no longer be in effect.

RELATED: A.B. Quintanilla says ‘I am a victim of a misunderstanding’ in child support case

On Monday, the Grammy winner found himself on the Nueces County Most Wanted list for failing to appear in court for a hearing that dealt with non-payment of child support. According to a report from the state Attorney General’s office, Quintanilla owes more than $87,000. That same report says the case dates back to 2012 and the last time he paid child support was in September 2015

Source: Selena’s brother, A.B. Quintanilla expected to appear in court Friday

Jessy Serrata | Photo by Lupe Moya

Tejano music legend Jessy Serrata passed away on Friday (August 4). He was 63.

The singer was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney cancer after being hospitalized on April 24, and had surgery in June to remove his right kidney.

Serrata, also known as “Mr. Iron Throat,” has appeared on over 17 albums and was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2004 for his album Better Than Ever.

Follow Tejano Nation of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, @TejanoNation, for the latest updates as they become available.

A.B. Quintanilla failed to show for a court hearing Friday morning in Corpus Christi, Texas, and a warrant remains for his arrest. 

Caller.com reports the 53-year-old musician was expected to appear in court on Friday as part of an ongoing child support case.

The Grammy winner was not in the courthouse by 9:30 a.m. and a bench warrant against him was continued by 347th District Judge Missy Medary.

“I’m not going to withdraw the warrant,” the judge said. “If he gets arrested, he gets arrested.”

Quintanilla’s hearing was rescheduled for Aug. 16.

On Monday, the Grammy winner found himself on the Nueces County Most Wanted list for failing to appear in court for a hearing that dealt with non-payment of child support. According to a report from the state Attorney General’s office, Quintanilla owes more than $87,000. That same report says the case dates back to 2012 and the last time he paid child support was in September 2015.

Susie De Los Santos, an ex-girlfriend and close friend of A.B. Quintanilla, is defending the Kumbia Kings co-founder in his recent child support court case that landed him on a Top 10 Most Wanted list in Texas earlier this week.

De Los Santos told People Chica that Quintanilla is “a man of his word” and will fulfill his obligations.

“I don’t know what’s going on; he hasn’t spoken to me about it, but I’m pretty sure he’ll take care of it. He’s a big boy,” the former beauty queen said.

The 28-year-old model and DJ, rose to fame in 2016 after participating in the beauty pageant reality show Nuestra Belleza Latina on Univision. Although their relationship ended four years ago, she says they still have a strong friendship.

“We are very, very good friends. We’re almost like family,” she said.

Quintanilla broke his silence on Wednesday, calling the situation a “misunderstanding,” in an interview with TVyNovelas,

“It is a misunderstanding among the people involved,” Quintanilla said. “People are thinking I’m a criminal and it makes me laugh, because when everything is cleared up they are going to be left with their mouths open.”

The 53-year-old musician and producer failed to show for a court hearing Friday morning in Corpus Christi, Texas, and a warrant remains for his arrest.

According to a report from the state Attorney General’s office, Quintanilla owes more than $87,000. That same report says the case dates back to 2012 and the last time he paid child support was in September 2015.

Read more: Ex-Girlfriend Defends Selena Quintanilla’s Brother Amid Legal Drama

Los Palominos have released their latest single, “Tuyo Quiero Ser,” from their hit album Piénsalo.

It is a romantic ranchera, in unmistakable Los Palominos style. Los Palominos continue to produce high quality music that touches the hearts of their audience.

“Tuyo Quiero Ser” will be another great hit for this great group and is available at all digital platforms, the album, Piénsalo, is available now at FreddieStore.com.

LISTEN: “Tuyo Quiero Ser” — Los Palominos