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- • Emilio Navaira, born in San Antonio, initially played drums before becoming a vocalist.
- • Navaira's career surged after winning Tejano Music Awards' Male Vocalist in 1995.
- • He blended Tejano with country, crafting a unique "Tex-Mex" sound.
- • Before Tejano stardom, Emilio studied engineering at Southwest Texas State University.
- • His crossover hit "It's Not the End of the World" reached Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart.
- • Emilio collaborated with country legend Clay Walker on a bilingual version of "She Won't Be Lonely Long."
- • Navaira's album, "Unsung Heroes," paid tribute to Tejano pioneers.
- • His energetic performances earned him the nickname "The King of Tejano."
- • Emilio won a Grammy Award in 2002 for "Generations" in the Best Tejano Album category.
- • Navaira's music inspired a new generation of bilingual Tejano artists.
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Hubo Un Tiempo
San Antonio, TX
"Hubo un tiempo apasionado en San Antonio / Junto al rio caminabamos de mano"
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