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Vicente Fernández has made a name not only for himself but also for the popular love ballads and ranchera music that characterize México.
Don Vicente Fernández, also known as "El Charro de Huentitán" and the "King of Rancheras" is present in more than just your Mexican parents' vinyl collection. Throughout his career, Chente, as he is lovingly referred to by his fans, has distinguished himself by taking Mexican music around the world throwing the longest concerts on the most renowned stages — making a name not only for himself but also for the popular love ballads and ranchera music that characterize México.
Five years after he announced his farewell from the stage, his songs continue to be an inspiration to people in Latin American countries, México and the U.S., shaping cultures and musical tastes as his rancheras cast stories of sorrow, hope, love and especially Mexican pride for all to enjoy.
As the world waits on news of his recovery after a fall that left him in critical condition this week, we tell you a little bit about the Mexican mariachi icon that has forever left his mark in the music scene in the U.S.
A Mexican legend celebrated in the US
Fernández was born in 1940 in a town called Huentitán El Alto, in the state of Jalisco.
His career in music started at an early age, winning talent shows and serenading young women alongside the mariachis of his town. As soon as he got the green light from CBS México, now known as Sony Music, in 1966, he hit the ground running and hasn't stopped since.
Chente recorded more than 100 albums, sold over 70 million copies, starred in 34 films in Mexican cinema and recorded more than 300 songs. He went on to produce great hits like "Volver, Volver," "Por Tu Maldito Amor," "Hermoso Cariño" and "El Rey," a song that very much does justice to his moniker as King of Rancheras.
But the kid from Huentitán El Alto never forgets that all he has achieved is thanks to those who have supported him: his family, his studio and, of course, his fans.
“As long as you don't stop clapping, your Chente doesn't stop singing," he would tell his fans while he belted out his songs on stage. True to his word, he was known for having concerts that lasted at least 4 hours.
He did just that in 2016 when he said his goodbye to the stage during a free farewell concert in México City at Azteca Stadium. After that he retired to his home, a ranch called Los Tres Potrillos, just outside of Guadalajara. He hasn't stopped composing music though.
Chente has received countless honors, especially as his music made its way to the U.S.
He was awarded the Mr. Amigo Review Award in Brownsville, Texas, in 1977. In 1982, he received the keys to San Antonio, Texas, from then-Mayor Henry Cisneros. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1998 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame by Billboard magazine.
In the fall of 1999, Fernández toured promoting his new CD, “Eternamente” in which he paid tribute to the distinguished group “Los Dandys” from Mexico. That year, Fernández was nominated for the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award at the Latin Rhythm Awards at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles.
In 2000, Fernández performed “Cielito Lindo” at the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia.
Chente stayed on the charts for many years, with two albums of his greatest hits. "Historia de un ídolo Volumen I," a 17-song album released in 2000, included some of his hits like “Lástima que Seas Ajena," “Me Voy a Quitar de en Medio” and “Nos Estorbó la Ropa.”
Thanks to these productions he received the RIAA Double Platinum certification.
He also received the Billboard Latin Music Award for Greatest Hits Album of the Year for "Historia de un ídolo Volumen II," presented in 2002, containing hits “El Rey," “De Qué Manera te Olvido” and “Volver, Volver."
That same year, he again achieved success with his single “El Ayudante” from his album “Más con el Número Uno."
Also in 2001, Fernández and his son Alejandro Fernández appeared on the “Lazos Invencibles” tour, the first tour they had done together in eight years. At the same time, Vicente Fernández Jr., another of Fernández's sons, presented his first album with norteño themes entitled “El Mayor de los Potrillos," influenced by his father's career.
In September 2002, he was honored as Person of the Year by the Latin Recording Academy for his artistic achievements and for his donation to the National Scholarship Fund for Hispanics. He also helps his followers who live in the countryside, performing for free at fairs in small Mexican towns.
In 2006, after three years without recording, Fernández released the album “La Tragedia del Vaquero,” a studio album with 14 unreleased songs — a true gem in the repertoire of Mexican mariachi music.
From that production came hits such as "Lejos de mi Tierra," "La Tragedia del Vaquero" and "Qué Chulada de Mujer." The song "La Tragedia del Vaquero” was certified Platinum in the United States for its high sales.
In 2007, Chente celebrated the first 40 years of his artistic career with one of the most successful tours in the history of any Spanish-speaking artist in the United States.
In addition, his next album, “Para Siempre,” was certified as a Diamond Plus Gold Record in México and six Platinum Records in the United States.
This album managed to transcend in the musical field, being worthy of a Diamond recognition for more than 500,000 copies sold in México alone, Diamond Record in Colombia, and special recognition for more than 1.5 million copies sold internationally. In the United States, the album is considered the best-selling Latin album of 2008.
Chente has won three Grammys. One in 2010 for Best Regional Mexican Album “Necesito de Ti.” Another in 2015 for the same category. And finally, in 2017, the recording of his final performance on stage in 2016, titled “Un Azteca en el Azteca (En Vivo),” landed him his most recent Grammy.
From 1989 to 2014, he was awarded eight Latin Grammys, 14 Premios Lo Nuestro awards and a handful of Billboard awards.
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Julie Anne San Jose becomes the third OPM artist to reach Diamond record award
Teary-eyed ang tinaguriang Asia’s Pop Sweetheart na si Julie Anne San Jose nang tanggapin niya ang kanyang Diamond Record award mula sa GMA Records, last December 7, sa Sunday All Stars.
Ito ay para sa kanyang self-titled album na bumenta ng 150,000 units.
Si Julie Anne pa lamang ang ikatlong OPM artist na nakaabot sa ganoong estado.
Nauna na sa kanya si Jose Mari Chan para sa dalawang albums niyang Constant Change at Christmas In Our Hearts, at si Nina para sa kanyang Nina Live album.
Saad ni Julie Anne sa PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa presscon ng Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 noong Huwebes, December 11, “Thank you, grabe, kasi hindi ko talaga akalain.
"Tsaka yung makahabol po ng ganung klaseng status, it’s really an achievement for me.
“And I would like to believe na, kumbaga, parang isa rin itong contribution para sa ikakaunlad ng OPM.”
Dagdag pa ng 20-year-old singer , “Ano po, sobrang saya lang po talaga ng feeling.
"Parang sinasabi nila na bihira na din makaabot ng ganung status like nowadays.
"Kumbaga, nai-invade na ng mga international genres yung music industry din natin, ‘di ba?
“Pero, of course, nag-a-adapt naman talaga tayo dun, pero iba po talaga 'pag sariling atin.”
Naging matagumpay rin ang Hologram concert ng Kapuso singer noong Sabado, December 13, sa Mall of Asia Arena.
Trivia Challenge #55: Answer
Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but what about diamond records?
Well yesterday I asked you to name me the most recently released album that "went diamond." That means it had to sell more than 10 million copies. Now conventional wisdom would tell you that this work had to be either INSTANTLY popular and sell like hot-cakes, or timeless enough to keep selling steady even years after its release. This one...maybe was a little bit of both.
Ian S: "2004- Usher "Confessions...I'm sure torrenting had nothing to do with the lack of recent winners..."
Craig R: "My answer is going to be Usher with his Confessions album from 2004."
Dave N: "I think it is Usher's album titled Confessions. There have been better albums since then but with illegal downloading it takes away from record sales so people don't reach this milestone anymore."
Jess G: "Usher Confessions"
Well congratulations, you're all right! The question about downloading songs...well we'll have to wait and see if any 2005-2006 go diamond any time soon. Maybe Tupac's "All Eyez On Me" will break the 10 mil mark soon. For now, we'll focus on who is closes to getting 100 points on the big challenge.
Updated Standings
Dave N: 72
Jess G: 71.5
Ian S: 18
Craig R: 15
Jordan L: 14
Eric L: 11.5
Gavin S: 6
Richard D: 5
Matt F: 5
Mike P: 3
Ben N: 3
Matt L: 2
Andrew R: 2
Mom: 2
Erin D: 1.5
Dave M: 1
Alex C: 1
Alyssa M: 1
Amy W: 1
Wendy H: 1
Erik T: 1
John K: 1
Adam B: 1
Brendan O: 1
Einstein McBones: 1
Keaton M: 1
Someone Named Michael: 1
someone other than n8: 1
Everyone Else: 0
A side note about the Trivia Challenge- Now that this quiz series is more than a year old, I figure it's appropriate to review the rules. I post these articles every Tuesday, ideally between the hours of 7:00 and 8:45 P.M. If that ever changes, I'll write a post letting you know. Now, I leave it solely up on the blog (not on Facebook) until either someone sends an answer, or until an hour goes by with no answer. If you feel you never get your answer in first, try checking the blog rather than Facebook to try and get a head start. Once someone gets to 100 points, they'll win a prize. 2nd and 3rd may get one too, we'll see. After that, I'll take a little break and we'll see what other fun idea I have next. See ya next week!