Though she was born in Texas, this singer was one of the most successful Mexican-American entertainers. Sadly, her life was cut short in her prime. Name that "Queen of Tejano music".

The "Queen of Tejano music," Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, was at first criticized for singing Tejano, which was at the time a male-dominated genre. But she persevered and won Female Vocalist of the Year in the category nine consecutive times. In 1995 at the age of 23, she was shot dead by her friend and former manager. Her birthday was officially made "Selena Day" in Texas.

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