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‘Go Tejano’ Day Record Turn Out!

‘Go Tejano’ Day Record Turn Out!

Tejano Day is one of the most popular days of the rodeo every year and this year was no different. A record-breaking 74,222 fans attended the concert on Sunday. People came out not only to see the performers but to celebrate Hispanic culture. You can definitely have a good time at the rodeo. “We come to the rodeo especially for Tejano Day,” said Marisela Ramirez. Adrian a...

Selena still Sells! 15 Years Later….

Selena still Sells! 15 Years Later….

The life of Selena Quintanilla-Perez — best-known as Selena — was cut short March 31, 1995, when she was gunned down by the founder of her fan club, but her music has never stopped selling. Her label, EMI, is counting on the enduring popularity of the Tejano star’s catalog and interest around the anniversary of her death to spur sales of three hits packages. Sele...

The Tejano Rodeo Round Up!

The Tejano Rodeo Round Up!

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Breaking News! Tejano Music Awards 2010

Breaking News! Tejano Music Awards 2010

TEJANO MUSIC 2010 HISTORIC WEEKEND UNITEd 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TEJANO MUSIC AWARDS WITH 7TH ANNUAL TEJANO MUSIC NATIONAL CONVENTION! LATINPOINTE TO PRODUCE ALL-STAR CELEBRATION JULY 9-11 IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS! SAN ANTONIO, TX – In what is being billed as the most important weekend in the Tejano Music industry, TEJANO MUSIC 2010 will bring together the Tejano Music Awards an...

Abilene’s KJTZ has Gone Country!

Abilene’s KJTZ has Gone Country!

Local station KJTZ unveiled a new format Monday, adding mainstream country music to its popular Tejano lineup. For most radio stations, three days of dead air brought about by a failed transmitter might spell disaster. When the KJTZ transmitter in Stamford went down in November of last year, management at the station saw a silver lining. Several months ago, a music industry consulta...