The country song reached the top spot on the ... affirms what South Texans always knew Tejano music is American music. Freddy Fender makes us even prouder to be where we’re from,” said U.S ...

He returned to music in 1971. Fender's ... talent in the country." "It is wonderful to see yet another Tejano musician being honored at the highest levels," he said. "Freddy Fender was an ...

and Freddy Fender are joining the list of other significant Latine musicians. The honor acknowledges the cultural impact their music and sound have made in the United States. In total, 25 new ...

In early 1975, his signature tune reached Number One on Billboard’s pop chart. He followed with his own “Wasted Days and ...

He spoke with KSAT about this year’s honorees and his ongoing efforts to spotlight Latino contributions to American music ... mariachi anthem, and Freddy Fender’s “Before the Next Teardrop ...

Vicente Fernández’s “El Rey,” Freddy Fender’s “Before the Next Teardrop ... It won the Tejano singer the Country Music Association’s award for single of the year in 1975, the year ...