Emilio Navaira was a celebrated American singer-songwriter, primarily known for his contributions to Tejano and country music genres. His talent was recognized with both a Grammy Award and a Latin Grammy Award, solidifying his place as a prominent figure in the music industry. He was widely recognized by his first name, Emilio.
On August 23, 1962, Emilio Navaira III was born in San Antonio, Texas. He later became a celebrated singer-songwriter in Tejano and country music, winning a Grammy Award and a Latin Grammy Award.
In 1980, Emilio Navaira graduated from McCollum High School.
In 1983, Emilio Navaira began his performing career at age 21 as the lead vocalist for David Lee Garza y Los Musicales.
In 1987, the album "Cuantas Veces" by David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales won Album of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards, beating out Selena y Los Dinos' "Alpha".
Between 1989 and 1996, Emilio released seven Spanish albums, accumulating sales of approximately 2 million copies.
In 1989, Emilio Navaira formed his own band, Emilio y Grupo Rio, and signed with Columbia Records (then known as CBS Records).
In 1995, Emilio Navaira achieved his biggest country hit with "It's Not the End of the World," which reached No. 27 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.
In 1995, Emilio signed with Capitol Records and released his first country music single, "It's Not the End of the World", which reached the Top 30 on the country charts.
By the mid 1990s, Emilio began crediting himself solely as Emilio. By 1996, Emilio's success led to mainstream commercial exposure, including advertisements for companies like Coca-Cola and Wrangler Jeans using his songs.
In 1996, Emilio Navaira's single "Even If I Tried" reached No. 41.
In 1996, Emilio Navaira's single "Por Siempre Unidos" peaked at No. 7 on the Latin Pop Airplay chart, marking his highest-charting single.
In 1997, Emilio released his second country album, "It's on the House", which wasn't as successful as his first.
In 2002, Emilio Navaira's album "Acuérdate" won the Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album.
In 2007, Emilio Navaira's album "De Nuevo" won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album.
On March 23, 2008, Emilio Navaira was hospitalized in critical condition after his tour bus crashed in Bellaire, Texas. He was driving under the influence and sustained serious injuries, requiring a medically induced coma and induced hypothermia.
On September 24, 2008, Emilio Navaira was involved in another car accident in San Antonio as a passenger while his wife was driving. Both were hospitalized and released the following day. They were on the way home from rehabilitation therapy related to the March tour bus accident.
In 2014, Emilio Navaira's sons Emilio Navaira IV and Diego Navaira formed The Last Bandoleros, a Tex-Mex-foursome.
On May 11, 2016, Emilio Navaira performed his last known concert in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, as part of a Mother's Day celebration.
On May 16, 2016, Emilio Navaira was found dead in his New Braunfels home at the age of 53 due to cardiovascular disease.
In 2017, The Last Bandoleros, which includes Emilio Navaira's sons Emilio Navaira IV and Diego Navaira, toured with Sting.
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