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THE 9TH ANNUAL TEJANO MUSIC AWARDSBy Francisco CordovaThe San Antonio convention arena in Texas will be the sight for the 9th Annual Tejano Music Awards on Friday, March 17, 1989. The event, which recognizes Tejano Recording Artists and their work, will have as it's hosts Cheech Marin and Vicki Carr. The awards entertainment will include David Marez, Latin Breed, Elsa Garcia, Linda V., Joe Posada, Selena, and Grupo Mazz. The expected attendance for this year's event is 10,000.The Tejano Music Awards were initiated in 1980 by Rudy Trevino and Gilbert Escobedo. Their desire was to promote a better understanding and appreciation for music from the Hispanic Community.Three women have been nominated in the Female Entertainer of the Year category. They are Jean Le Grand, Selena Quintanilla, and Patsy Torres. Selena and Patsy have also been nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year along with Elsa Garcia.Jean Le Grand, who was bom April 20, 1961 in Long Beach, California has been active with music since the age of seven.Selena Quintanilla, and her group (Los Dinos) are the younger generation of Tejano Music. Selena is 17 years old and has been singing since the age of 9. She performed in Pueblo, Colorado at the Minnequa Club Ballroom, in 1988. Patsy Torres, bom Patricia Donita in San Antonio, began playing trumpet in ninth grade. In late 1982, she started the Patsy Torres Band. She became the 1st Female Tejano Artist to sing a bilingual country and western tune on a National Television Program in February of 1982Other Nominees include:.Song of the Year: Corazon Sin Nido - Ram Herrera/Montana Band, Fijate - David Marez, Me Quieres Tu Y TeQuiero Yo - David Lee GarzaSongwriter of the Year: Joe Lopez, Joe Revelez, LuisSilvaMost Promising Band: Excelencia, La Fiebre, Los Dudes Single of the Year: Corazon Sin Nido - Ram Herrera/ Montana Band, Fijate - David Marez, Me Quieres Tu Y Te Quiero Yo - David Lee GarzaMale Entertainer of the Year: Ram Herrera, DavidMarez, Emilio NavairaMale Vocalist of the Year: Ram Herrera, Joe Lopez, David MarezVocal Duo of the Year: Emilio Genaro Aguilar - Los Aguilares, Joe Lopez Jimmy Gonzales - Grupo Mazz, Oscar Leonard Gonzales - La Mafia Album of the Year (Orchestra/Group): Corazon De Hielo - Roberto Pulido, Sold Out - David Marez, Talk of the Town - Ram HerreraAlbum of the Year (Conjunto): Damelo - Ramon Ayala, En Su Onda - Nick Villarreal, Tour 88 - David Lee Y Los MusicalesTejano Gospel Music Artist: Paulino Bernal, Rudy Guerra, Joshua
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Colorado Springs Hispania News
Colorado Springs, Colorado, US
Wed, Mar 15, 1989
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