Elida Reyna Y Avante gave fans a first look of the cover art for their highly-anticipated new album, Colores, on Monday.

The beautiful cover art, designed by Jimencio Castillon, features a yellow background with two poses of Reyna, one in a white dress that blends with the background, and another of her in a red outfit that stands out in the cover art.

EYA producer Lalo Reyna III explained the album’s title saying, “If you think of an Elida record in colors, reds, blues and greens. We tried to give a different shade of red, a different shade of blue, a different shade of green, and by doing that it can be as simple as different effects on the bajo sexto, different effects on the accordion, different songwriters…it’s still an Elida record, just a different shade.”

The album already boasts a hit song with the lead single “Suavecito” and is scheduled to be released on November 16, 2018 from Freddie Records.

“Freddie Records has always given us the flexibility, the opportunity to create on a blank canvas,” Reyna added. “Sort of create the painting, or image of music that we want…It’s something we love to do and we like to continue to push our music and the best way that we can.”

“I had a blast recording this album, Colores, we’re excited to share it with the world,” said Elida Reyna. “I look forward to continuing to bring out the best music that we can for you.”

Colores will be available for all digital music platforms on November 16, 2018.

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Shelly Lares | Photo: Facebook/ShellyLaresTNT

Tejano music icon Shelly Lares celebrated 36 years in the Tejano music industry on Tuesday (October 16).

The Tejano Music Hall of Famer, known to fans as “Little Miss Dynamite,” talked to Tejano Nation about her longevity in the music business.

“Thirty-six years ago I started doing what I love, which is singing and performing Tejano music professionally and this has been my biggest accomplishment,” she said. “The longevity and the stamina has been my biggest accomplishment, because without that I don’t have any accolades, I would not continue to have accolades or be able to achieve the goals I have set for myself in the near future.”

RELATED: Shelly Lares gets ‘Up Close’ on music, life, Selena and loss of her father [VIDEO]

Lares began her music career at a very young age and has released many albums in her almost four decades in the music industry.

“For me to be here, still after 36 years, speaks volumes for me, I think as a performer, as an entertainer and vocalist and I’m just so unbelievably blessed to be here,” she added.

Starting in 1984, Lares was nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year for thirteen consecutive years and won several other awards at the Tejano Music Awards throughout her career.

“I’m very proud to say I’ve been doing it for so long,” she said. “I’m very proud to represent Tejano music, that I love so much and the fans are wanting to still hear my music, they still want me to create, they still want to see my shows, and gaining new fans is just the icing on the cake for me, because I’m introducing myself to a whole new generation of Tejano fans.”

Lares is known for her “talent and charismatic stage presence and strong voice,” according to AllMusic. The talented singer, songwriter, percussionist and producer is currently in the studio working on a new album. Tejano Nation will have more details on the new album soon.

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Carlos Y Los Cachorros released their new single, “Ya Estas Mejor,” a cumbia cover of the hit song “Better Now” by rapper Post Malone on Wednesday (Oct. 18).

CYLC frontman Carlos Rodriguez premiered the new single from the band’s upcoming 13th album and gave Tejano Nation exclusive details on the song.

“We translated the song, you know, we changed it up, and so we decided let’s check it out and try to see what it would sound like as a cumbia,” said Rodriguez. “I wanted to take a hip-hop song, a Post Malone song, and make it into a cumbia. Once I had that idea, I showed it to the guys, the guys fell in love with it and we pushed the gas and said let’s see what we can try and do with this song.”

“Ya Estas Mejor” will be a part of the new album from CYLC expected to be released in January 2019. The album will be the follow-up to the band’s 20/Twenty album released by Discos Solcar in February, celebrating CYLC’s 20th anniversary in the Tejano music industry.

Listen to the full interview and song premiere below.

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Javier Galvan | Photo: Facebook/Javier Galvan

Javier Galvan, an award-winning singer, songwriter and founding member of the internationally acclaimed group Fama, is the latest guest going behind the mic on the Cruz Control with AC Cruz podcast.

He chats with AC about how he has been called to a higher purpose, praising the Lord and spreading his word, the passing of the iconic Jimmy Gonzalez and how witnessing the “spirit of death” changed his life forever and much more, including upcoming music projects.

Listen to episode two 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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LISTEN: Javier Galvan on Cruz Control with AC Cruz podcast

Rising music star Devin Banda released her latest single “Hazme Mujer (Make Me A Woman)” on Friday (Oct. 19). The young Mexican-American singer is on a steady climb to stardom, just like the title of her debut album, she is Unstoppable.

Since the album’s release in March 2017, Banda has worked with numerous Grammy nominated producers and songwriters. Her debut album garnered the 23-year-old songstress her very own nominations for Best New Female Artist and Best New Group at the upcoming 38th annual Tejano Music Awards in San Antonio, Texas, on November 17, 2018.

RELATED: Devin Banda launches ‘Unstoppable’ reality vlog, showcasing her music journey

“Hazme Mujer (Make Me A Woman)” is a bilingual track featuring an upbeat rhythm that is sure to catch your attention with a sexy melody and lyrics. Banda’s vocals soar on this track and it shows her ability and diversity. The single is produced by Leonardo Brooks and written by Deanette Rivas, Laura Jane and Banda, it’s the follow-up to her hugely successful “Un Poquito Mas” released in February. She also plans to work with Ricardo Castillon on an upcoming duet.

“Hazme Mujer” is available now at all major digital music platforms.

Learn more about Devin Banda at her official website www.devinbandamusic.com.

LISTEN: “Hazme Mujer” — Devin Banda

Photo credit: Mingo Mariano

Tejano and Conjunto Artists come together for an upcoming collaboration set to be released at the end of October.  Art Tigerina, Neto Gutierrez, Rick Balderrama, Savannah Votion, Los Badd Boyz Del Valle, David Farias, Eric Avalos and Ruben Ramos team up to bring you an upbeat song everyone can relate to! The popular 1988 tune, originally recorded by Bobby McFerrin, ‘Don’t Worry Be Happy’ will have fans dancing like nobody’s watching.

Eric Avalos of Chavalos Music Inc., gave special thanks to accordion player, Mr. Frankie Caballero for joining the musicians on this track.

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Michael Salgado | Photo: Facebook/ElZurdoMichael

For over two decades, Michael Salgado has been cranking out the hits. The two-time Grammy Award winner spoke about his recent health scare, latest music and upcoming project as he goes behind the mic with the Cruz Control with AC Cruz Podcast.

Salgado just released a new album, La Vida En Un Hilo, with plans for a country CD in the works, and you may have read about “El Zurdo de Oro” surviving two life-threatening strokes. Now time to hear from the man himself…Michael Salgado.

Listen to episode three 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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LISTEN: Michael Salgado on Cruz Control with AC Cruz Podcast

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Rick Fuentes and the Brown Express are finishing up their second studio album, a tribute to the original Brown Express, the legendary band started by Fuentes’ father, Ricardo “Richard” Fuentes, in the 1970s.

The band have shared photos and videos via social media. keeping fans updated on the album’s progress. Including some exciting collaborations with Tejano legends.

“I’m paying tribute to the original Brown Express,” Fuentes told Tejano Concerts TV. “My dad had a lot of hits…I’m bringing back all those songs and I’m bringing them back with guest artists. I have Little Joe on the album, Shelly Lares, Ricardo Castillon, Ruben Ramos. I have a whole bunch of Tejano legends that are going to be on this new record coming out next month, so we’re really excited about it.”

This upcoming Tribute album will be the follow-up to a live concert album and the group’s self-titled debut album released in January 2017.

No official date for the release of the upcoming album from Rick Fuentes and The Brown Express, but Tejano Nation will have more details as they become available. Follow Tejano Nation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify, for the latest Tejano music, news and entertainment.

WATCH: Rick Fuentes on Tejano Concerts TV

Los Palominos open up about family tragedy, their annual Palomino Fest, disagreement with a former record label and much more on the latest episode of the Cruz Control with AC Cruz Behind The Mic Podcast.

Johnny Arreola and James Arreola chat and reminisce with AC Cruz about everything from Las Vegas memories, their annual Palomino Fest, the so called “beef” with a former record label, not to mention boycotting the 1st annual Latin Grammy Awards. Plus, hear first hand of the tragic loss of their brother Jesse Arreola in an unfortunate bus accident in 2001.

Listen to episode four of the Cruz Control with AC Cruz Behind The Mic podcast below. Listen to previous episodes and get more details at CruzControlWithACCruz.com.

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LISTEN: Los Palominos on Cruz Control with AC Cruz Behind The Mic
(*Warning: Explicit language)

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Siggno gave fans a look behind the scenes of the making of their hit single, “Que Me Amas,” in a video posted on the band’s YouTube channel on Tuesday (Oct. 23).

The video features Siggno members talking about their experience of working with Ricky Muñoz of Intocable, as he produced and directed the band in the studio and the making of the hit song with more help from Louie Padilla.

“The excitement, the nerves, the feeling, the thoughts, the recording and how Siggno’s first single entitled ‘Que Me Amas’ was born,” the band posted on their YouTube channel about the video.

“Que Me Amas” was released as the lead single from Siggno’s upcoming album Monstruo, that will be available on at all major digital music platforms on October 31, 2018.

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WATCH: “Que Me Amas” Behind The Music

City View Band returns with new music for the first time in more than two decades. “Dios Me Dijo” is the lead single from the band’s self-titled new album and first with new record label VMB Music Group.

“Dios Me Dijo” features the unique voice of Ruben Cervantes and the unmistakable City View sound, born on the south side of San Antonio, Texas.

This is the first album from City View Band, since the release of their debut album, City View, in 1992 that featured the hit single “Esa Mujer.”

The CItyview Band album is available now at all digital music platforms.

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LISTEN: “Dios Me Dijo” — City View Band

Leading telenovela actress Angelique Boyer returns to Univision in the world premiere of “Amar a Muerte,” an action drama that explores the supernatural.

Univision Network’s latest series, “Amar a Muerte,” is a W Studios’ original production that aims to unravel the mystery of life after death, is making its world premiere just before Halloween on Monday, October 29, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT (9:00 p.m. Central).

An intricate story of crossed fates and second chances unfolds as Leon Carvajal (Alexis Ayala) a media magnate is assassinated on his wedding day at the same time a hitman in the U.S. is executed in the electric chair. The soul of the magnate reincarnates in the body of the hired assassin known as “El Chino Valdés” (Michel Brown) and, in turn, the killer’s soul winds up inhabiting a professor of anthropology played by Arturo Barba. Leon’s spirit returns to his old life in a new body not only to find out that his family is falling apart but also that his beautiful wife (Angelique Boyer) already has other plans that involve his business partner (Alejandro Nones). Each man will now have to deal with not just a new body, but how to adapt to a new spirit, as well.

Created by internationally-acclaimed writer and journalist Leonardo Padrón and produced by Lemon Films for W Studios and Univision, “Amar a Muerte’s” stellar cast also includes, Macarena Achaga, Gonzalo Peña, Cinthia Vazquez, Jessica Mas, Henry Zakka, Nestor Rodulfo, Barbara López, Jessica Díaz, Cayetano Arámburo, Roberto Duarte and Claudia Martín as Eva Carvajal.

Viewers can start the conversation on social media by following the hashtag #AmarAMuerte on Twitter and Instagram as well as on Facebook.com/Univision. For more information and sneak peek videos, please visit http://www.univision.com.

Ashley Quintanilla | Courtesy photo

Tejano newcomer Ashley Quintanilla released her latest single “Para Que Sientas Como Yo” on Friday (Oct. 26). It’s the second single from Quintanilla’s upcoming debut album Vivir Otra Vez.

“Para Que Sientas Como Yo” was written by Luis Alberto Sanchez and produced by Lorenzo Banda.

“I love this song because I’ve been in that exact situation and relate completely to the situation of the song,” Quintanilla told Tejano Nation. “It’s the fastest song on my album, so definitely one of my favorites, because if anyone knows me, I love to dance!”

“Para Que Sientas Como Yo” is available now at all digital music platforms.

Stay up to date on Ashley Quintanilla, including upcoming events, on her official Facebook page, @AshleyQuintanillaOficial.

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LISTEN: “Para Que Sientas Como Yo” — Ashley Quintanilla

Alfredo Antonio Guerrero and Lia G. | Courtesy photo

Tortilla Factory welcomed a new addition to the family as bandleader Alfredo Antonio Guerrero and vocalist Lia G welcomed a baby boy on Friday (Oct. 26).

Guerrero announced the birth via social media, “I am lost for words, my son, baby Antonio arrived at 7:43 pm, he is 21 inches and 9 pounds, I know God brought him to us to change things, I felt my dad’s spirit here with us. Thank you to my beautiful lady Lia G for this beautiful blessing. Thank you Father God. The journey begins…Amen.”

Lia G joined Tortilla Factory as lead female vocalist in September and is currently working on her debut single with the legendary band that will be produced by 14-time Grammy winning producer Gilbert Velasquez.

“I know Tony ‘Ham’ Guerrero and Bobby Butler, a.k.a. ‘Charro Negro’ are our angels up in heaven guiding us,” Guerrero old Tejano Nation. “We are currently working on our next album, where Lia and I will be re-recording all of Tortilla Factory’s greatest hits.”

Tortila Factory plan to record their next album with producers in Miami, Los Angeles and New York. The Tortilla Factory legacy continues.

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Jaime Y Los Chamacos are offering a $1000 reward for the return of their tour van and trailer filled with their equipment, after it was stolen in Houston, Texas on Sunday (Oct. 28).

Frontman Jaime DeAnda took to social media to ask for help in locating the stolen property, that was taken near IH-10 East near Market Street Sunday afternoon.

“Anybody knows or see anything, please let us know,” he said in a video posted on the group’s official Facebook page. “I appreciate everyone that’s talking, that’s sharing our page. Other musicians out there, we know how it feels, those are our working tools. We worked hard for so many years to get what we have and it hurts to lose it, just like that.”

DeAnda gave some details to help locate the stolen property, including where the vehicles were last seen, at the Fiesta store off IH-45 and Airline Road, heading to north towards Dallas. He added, that a black Chevrolet Impala with three Hispanic men, may be involved in the theft.

“Please keep an eye, please look around, let people know,” he said. “Our white van and trailer has all our stuff in it. We just need out tools to work, it’s our life, it’s our work.”

If seen, contact local law enforcement or DeAnda with information for the $1000 reward, no questions asked for the return of the band’s touring van, trailer and equipment.

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Elida Reyna and Lalo Reyna III gave details about the highly-anticipated new album from Elida Reyna Y Avante, Colores, due out in November.

EYA bandleader and producer Lalo Reyna III explained the album’s title saying, “If you think of an Elida record in colors, reds, blues and greens. We tried to give a different shade of red, a different shade of blue, a different shade of green, and by doing that it can be as simple as different effects on the bajo sexto, different effects on the accordion, different songwriters…it’s still an Elida record, just a different shade.”

The album already boasts a hit song with the lead single “Suavecito” and is scheduled to be released on November 16, 2018 from Freddie Records.

“Freddie Records has always given us the flexibility, the opportunity to create on a blank canvas,” Reyna added. “Sort of create the painting, or image of music that we want…It’s something we love to do and we like to continue to push our music and the best way that we can.”

“I had a blast recording this album, Colores, we’re excited to share it with the world,” said Elida Reyna. “I look forward to continuing to bring out the best music that we can for you.”

Colores will be available for all digital music platforms on November 16, 2018.

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Siggno debuted on top of iTunes Latin Albums Chart with their new album Monstruo, just hours after the album’s release.

According to PopVortex.com, a website that tracks iTunes charts, Monstruo is the most popular and best selling Latin albums on iTunes as of Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at 2:43 a.m.

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This is Siggno’s first album since the release of Yo Te Esperaré released in July 2016 and was the first-ever No. 1 Top Latin Albums score on Billboard for the group.

RELATED: Richard Rosales gives details on upcoming Siggno album [VIDEO]

Siggno member Richard Rosales says the album was well worth the wait for fans, “This album has been very interesting. We’ve been recording it for about the past year and a half. I know we hadn’t had an album in quite a long time, but to me it’s well worth the wait. We got to take our time recording this album. We recorded the songs at different moments in our life, different emotions went into it, and therefore the sound is different too. I think that’s what makes this album so real. It gives it character in every song.”

The highly-anticipated 11-song disc also boasts hit songs “Qué Me Amas,” “Solo Ámame,” and the latest hit single “Que Diablos Pensabas.”

RELATED: Siggno take you behind the music of their hit “Que Me Amas” [VIDEO]

The album features production from Ricky Muñoz and Siggno drummer Joey “Jmz” Jimenez shared his thoughts on working with the Intocable frontman on the project, “Working with Ricky Munoz was an experience…I’ve known him since the ’90s when I used to play with another band, and to get the opportunity to work with him in the studio, to see a different side of him, of producing was really exciting…since we were the actual first band that he’s ever produced. (His) music is something we’ve always looked up to and been inspired by for so many years.”

Monstruo is available at major digital music platforms and you can stream the full album below from Spotify.

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LISTEN: Monstruo by Siggno

“Tu Príncipe” is the lead single from the upcoming fourth album from Lucky Joe, the new track was released for radio airplay on Wednesday (Oct. 31).

The song, co-written by Lucky Joe and Eduardo Anguiano, features the crooner’s soulful vocals and his distinct accordion skills and is one of the 13 songs on Lucky Joe’s highly-anticipated fourth studio album, including a bonus collaboration track from Freddie Records labelmate Elida Reyna.

RELATED: Lucky Joe wraps up new album with special collaboration bonus track

“Tu Príncipe” will be available to all digital music platforms on November 9. No official release date has been announced for the full album, it will be the follow-up to Lucky Joe’s hugely successful El Triunfador released in December 2016.

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LISTEN: “Tu Príncipe” — Lucky Joe

Jaime Y Los Chamacos are asking for help to identify suspects involved in the theft of their tour van, trailer and $150,000 worth of instruments and equipment in Houston, Texas on October 28.

The surveillance video, shared by JYLC drummer Ruben Mendoza and provided by S&S Investigations and Security, Inc., shows multiple suspects in dark colored vehicles. The suspects are seen driving the van to a location near the building that houses the surveillance camera, while one vehicle is leading and a truck following behind the white stolen van and trailer. The truck appears to be a mid-2000s Chevrolet Silverado crew cab with four doors. A suspect driving the truck parks close to the camera and gets out to place an item in the backseat from the truck bed.

JYLC gave details via social media about the theft on Sunday that happened at the Luby’s restaurant parking lot in east Houston on IH-10 where the band had stopped for lunch.

Houston police are also reviewing surveillance camera video in the area in an attempt to identify the suspects. The van and trailer were found on Tuesday near the area where they were reported stolen from and the musical instruments and equipment had been taken, according to Hispanic News Network.

A $1000 reward has been offered by JYLC for any information that helps locate the stolen equipment.

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H-E-B released a limited-edition Selena reusable tote bag in March. Twitter / HEB

H-E-B is set to release a second-edition of their Selena tote bags in December, the grocery chain announced via social media on November 3.

A 10-second video clip featured a white rose with the caption, “The Queen of Cumbia is coming back with a second-edition design, exclusively to H-E-B, arriving December 2018.”

“We heard our fans – and are pleased to announce today, on #SelenaDay, we will have a new, limited-edition Selena bag targeted to be available in December! Sign up to be the first to know when the #SelenayHEB bag is available in stores and online – only at selena.heb.com.”

The announcement was made during #SelenaDay, which commemorates November 3, 2017, the day Selena received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In March, H-E-B released their first Selena bag that sold out in minutes at stores and crashed the grocery chain’s website.

To be the first to know when the new Selena HEB bags will be available, click here.

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