Although Alejandro Fernández has written his own history in Mexican music, he is still the son of perhaps the biggest star of ranchera music: Vicente Fernández. To continue his father’s legacy, both ...

The coffin of Mexican singer Vicente Fernández is displayed during his funeral at "Los Tres Potrillos" ranch in Tlajomulco de Zuñiga, Jalisco state, Mexico, on Dec. 13, 2021. Monday marks the first ...

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No one would’ve held it against Vicente Fernández if he had flamed out early in his career. After all, the singer had the weight of a nation placed on him when he debuted in 1966. Mexico’s three ...

Mexico lost a musical legend and icon Vicente Fernandez-- known as el Rey or the king of Ranchera music. His deep voice oftentimes accompanied by mariachi attracted fans around the world. Songs such ...

The King of ranchera music, Vicente Fernandez, died Sunday. He leaves tens of millions of devoted fans throughout the Latino world. Vicente Fernandez died yesterday at 81. He was Mexico's superstar ...

Vincente Fernández was largely considered the last living legend of the Mexican ranchera, the style of song deeply rooted in the values and traditions of rural Mexico. We're going to spend a few ...

The ranchera music star was also an actor who appeared in more than 30 films. By Leila Cobo, Billboard Vicente Fernández, the towering icon of Mexican ranchera music whose powerful voice defined the ...

MEXICO CITY — Vicente Fernández, the beloved Mexican singer who became the symbol of Mexican ranchera music to the world, died Sunday. He was 81. “It was an honor and a great pride to share with ...