Emilio Navaira
Emilio Navaira III (August 23, 1962 – May 16, 2016) was a Mexican American … Read Full Bio ↴Emilio Navaira III (August 23, 1962 – May 16, 2016) was a Mexican American Tejano and country music singer-songwriter, musician, recorder, and performer.
Known to most by the mononym Emilio, he charted more than ten singles on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks charts, in addition to six singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Emilio was also one of the few Tejano artists to have significant success in both the United States and Mexico, and was called the "Garth Brooks of Tejano". His biggest country hit was the No. 27 "It's Not the End of the World" in late 1995, and his highest-charting single on any chart is "Por Siempre Unidos," which peaked at No. 7 on Latin Pop Airplay in 1996. Along with Selena, Emilio was one of the most prominent artists that helped popularize Tejano music.
Emilio Navaira III was born on August 23, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas, to Mexican American parents, Emilio Navaira, Jr. and Mary Navaira. Growing up on the south side of San Antonio, Navaira found each influence in not only tejano legends such as Little Joe y la Familia, but also Lone Star country music heroes such as Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, and George Strait. As a student, Navaira graduated from McCollum High School in 1980, received a music scholarship to Texas State University, and majored in music with plans to become a teacher before ultimately deciding to pursue a career as an artist.
In 1983 at age 21, Emilio began his performing career by singing lead vocals for David Lee Garza y Los Musicales. In 1987, Cuantas Veces by David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales beat out Alpha by Mexican American singer Selena for Album of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards. In 1989, Navaira formed his own band, Emilio y Grupo Rio. That same year Emilio signed with Columbia Records (then known as CBS Records). This relationship resulted in Emilio recording more than fifteen studio albums to date, including several with his Rio Band.
By the mid 1990s, Emilio began crediting himself solely as Emilio, eventually switching his focus to country music. Between 1989 and 1996, Emilio had released seven Spanish albums with cumulative sales of about 2 million. This success lead to mainstream commercial exposure, with companies such as Coca-Cola and Wrangler Jeans using his songs in their advertisements in the 1990s. Emilio had also gained a sponsorship with Miller Lite beer, who had persuaded him to use their slogan at the time, "Life is good," as the title of his first country album.
Emilio signed with Capitol Records and released his first country music single called "It's Not the End of the World" which reached the Top 30 on the country charts in 1995. His album was a surprise success as well reaching No. 13 on the country charts and also a high placing on the Top 200. Several more singles including a Spanish version of "It's Not the End of the World" followed but none of these singles came close to the Top 40 except "Even If I Tried" which reached No. 41 in 1996. In 1997, he released a second country album, "It's On The House" but it was not as successful as his first country album. Two more minor country singles followed and gradually Emilio faded from country music and increasingly came back to Tejano music.
His 2002 album Acuérdate won the Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album and his 2007 album De Nuevo won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album.
Navaira has five children. His three children from his first marriage to Cynthia Navaira also perform for Grupo Rio. Emilio Navaira IV plays drums, and Diego Navaira plays guitar and daughter Emely. He also has two from his second marriage to Maru Navaira, who he divorced in June 2011.
Navaira has two siblings: Raul "Raulito" Navaira, who performs back-up vocals for Grupo Rio; and Yvette Navaira. Navaira was a Republican.
He also was good friends with some of the best musicians in Texas, such as Selena Quintanilla Perez and drummer Edwardo Rivas to name a few.
Navaira was hospitalized in critical condition after his tour bus crashed early in the morning on March 23, 2008, in Bellaire (a small municipality partially surrounded by Houston, Texas). Navaira had performed the previous night at Hallabaloos, a Houston nightclub and he was at the wheel of the tour bus as it traveled north along west 610 Loop near the Southwest Freeway when it crashed into a set of freeway barrels shortly before 4 a.m. Emilio was taken by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital where a blood clot in his head was removed; Emilio's initial treatment included being kept in a medically induced coma and induced hypothermia to minimize brain swelling. Doctors cautioned that he might not survive.
A March 27, 2008 press release from Memorial Hermann Hospital reported that on the evening of March 26 Emilio "opened his eyes and moved his arms and legs." On April 4, 2008, the hospital announced that Emilio underwent a surgical procedure on March 31 to repair a pseudoaneurysm in his right lung and that he remained in critical condition. On April 16, 2008, he was upgraded to fair condition. On April 23, the hospital announced that Emilio was transferred to TIRR Memorial Hermann as part of his rehabilitative care.
On May 1, 2008, police released initial reports that indicated that Emilio was intoxicated at the time of the crash. On May 8, the full report was released which indicated that Emilio had a blood alcohol content of 0.19, more than twice the legal limit in Texas. Authorities also indicated that Emilio was not licensed to drive a bus.
On September 24, 2008, Emilio was involved in another car accident in San Antonio as a passenger while his wife was driving. According to a witness, the Navairas were stopped in a turn lane when a truck crossed at least two lanes of traffic and struck their vehicle. Both Emilio and his wife Maria were released from the hospital the following day. Emilio's agent, Joe Casias, stated that Emilio and his wife were headed home from a rehabilitation therapy appointment stemming from the March tour bus accident.
Emilio was found dead by his wife in his New Braunfels home on May 16, 2016. He was 53. Emilio performed his last known concert in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, on May 11, 2016, as part of a concert celebrating Mother's Day in that city.
Known to most by the mononym Emilio, he charted more than ten singles on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks charts, in addition to six singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Emilio was also one of the few Tejano artists to have significant success in both the United States and Mexico, and was called the "Garth Brooks of Tejano". His biggest country hit was the No. 27 "It's Not the End of the World" in late 1995, and his highest-charting single on any chart is "Por Siempre Unidos," which peaked at No. 7 on Latin Pop Airplay in 1996. Along with Selena, Emilio was one of the most prominent artists that helped popularize Tejano music.
Emilio Navaira III was born on August 23, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas, to Mexican American parents, Emilio Navaira, Jr. and Mary Navaira. Growing up on the south side of San Antonio, Navaira found each influence in not only tejano legends such as Little Joe y la Familia, but also Lone Star country music heroes such as Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, and George Strait. As a student, Navaira graduated from McCollum High School in 1980, received a music scholarship to Texas State University, and majored in music with plans to become a teacher before ultimately deciding to pursue a career as an artist.
In 1983 at age 21, Emilio began his performing career by singing lead vocals for David Lee Garza y Los Musicales. In 1987, Cuantas Veces by David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales beat out Alpha by Mexican American singer Selena for Album of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards. In 1989, Navaira formed his own band, Emilio y Grupo Rio. That same year Emilio signed with Columbia Records (then known as CBS Records). This relationship resulted in Emilio recording more than fifteen studio albums to date, including several with his Rio Band.
By the mid 1990s, Emilio began crediting himself solely as Emilio, eventually switching his focus to country music. Between 1989 and 1996, Emilio had released seven Spanish albums with cumulative sales of about 2 million. This success lead to mainstream commercial exposure, with companies such as Coca-Cola and Wrangler Jeans using his songs in their advertisements in the 1990s. Emilio had also gained a sponsorship with Miller Lite beer, who had persuaded him to use their slogan at the time, "Life is good," as the title of his first country album.
Emilio signed with Capitol Records and released his first country music single called "It's Not the End of the World" which reached the Top 30 on the country charts in 1995. His album was a surprise success as well reaching No. 13 on the country charts and also a high placing on the Top 200. Several more singles including a Spanish version of "It's Not the End of the World" followed but none of these singles came close to the Top 40 except "Even If I Tried" which reached No. 41 in 1996. In 1997, he released a second country album, "It's On The House" but it was not as successful as his first country album. Two more minor country singles followed and gradually Emilio faded from country music and increasingly came back to Tejano music.
His 2002 album Acuérdate won the Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album and his 2007 album De Nuevo won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album.
Navaira has five children. His three children from his first marriage to Cynthia Navaira also perform for Grupo Rio. Emilio Navaira IV plays drums, and Diego Navaira plays guitar and daughter Emely. He also has two from his second marriage to Maru Navaira, who he divorced in June 2011.
Navaira has two siblings: Raul "Raulito" Navaira, who performs back-up vocals for Grupo Rio; and Yvette Navaira. Navaira was a Republican.
He also was good friends with some of the best musicians in Texas, such as Selena Quintanilla Perez and drummer Edwardo Rivas to name a few.
Navaira was hospitalized in critical condition after his tour bus crashed early in the morning on March 23, 2008, in Bellaire (a small municipality partially surrounded by Houston, Texas). Navaira had performed the previous night at Hallabaloos, a Houston nightclub and he was at the wheel of the tour bus as it traveled north along west 610 Loop near the Southwest Freeway when it crashed into a set of freeway barrels shortly before 4 a.m. Emilio was taken by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital where a blood clot in his head was removed; Emilio's initial treatment included being kept in a medically induced coma and induced hypothermia to minimize brain swelling. Doctors cautioned that he might not survive.
A March 27, 2008 press release from Memorial Hermann Hospital reported that on the evening of March 26 Emilio "opened his eyes and moved his arms and legs." On April 4, 2008, the hospital announced that Emilio underwent a surgical procedure on March 31 to repair a pseudoaneurysm in his right lung and that he remained in critical condition. On April 16, 2008, he was upgraded to fair condition. On April 23, the hospital announced that Emilio was transferred to TIRR Memorial Hermann as part of his rehabilitative care.
On May 1, 2008, police released initial reports that indicated that Emilio was intoxicated at the time of the crash. On May 8, the full report was released which indicated that Emilio had a blood alcohol content of 0.19, more than twice the legal limit in Texas. Authorities also indicated that Emilio was not licensed to drive a bus.
On September 24, 2008, Emilio was involved in another car accident in San Antonio as a passenger while his wife was driving. According to a witness, the Navairas were stopped in a turn lane when a truck crossed at least two lanes of traffic and struck their vehicle. Both Emilio and his wife Maria were released from the hospital the following day. Emilio's agent, Joe Casias, stated that Emilio and his wife were headed home from a rehabilitation therapy appointment stemming from the March tour bus accident.
Emilio was found dead by his wife in his New Braunfels home on May 16, 2016. He was 53. Emilio performed his last known concert in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, on May 11, 2016, as part of a concert celebrating Mother's Day in that city.
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Abre Tus Ojos No miro a donde voy Cuando estas En mi presencia No sé lo…
Algún Día Volverás coro yo se bien que algun dia volverás me lo dice corazón…
Amorcito Corazon Amorcito corazon, yo tengo tentacion de un beso De ese beso…
Any Little Lie What more can I do What else can I say As you…
Ay Mi Dios Encontre una carta era de alguien que no conoci pregunte ¿de…
¿como le hare Hoy jame diosito Quiero explicarle Quiero que me digas Como …
Bailando Contigo Me acuerdo bailando yo contigo Tu belleza relumbraba con tu…
Besitos Lindos Estos besitos que me das me tienes loco Con to boquita…
Como Le Hare Hoy jame diosito Quiero explicarle Quiero que me digas Como …
Confidencias De Amor Remedio de amor Ya no me quiero sentir mal Quiero aliviar e…
Corazoncito Tirano A donde quiera que voy Me acuerdo de ti A…
De Me jure que algun dia iba olvidarte que algun dia iba a…
De Nuevo Te voy a regalar mi corazón de nuevo De nuevo tu…
Decidete Ya ando buskando un amor i es presiso encontrar alguien ke lle…
Dejaré La Llave En Mi Puerta Dejaré la llave en mi puerta Y esperaré tu vuelta Estará así…
Di Que Si Dame tu corazón, dame tu corazón Linda preciosa mi linda mor…
Dia Tras Dia Día tras día, vivimos contentos amandonos Diosito no quiera,…
Donde Andara Si pensaste cuando Tu te fuiste que me moriría Yo te digo…
Eclipse Adios le dijo el sol al cielo Cuando salia la luna…
El Amor Acaba Te conoci hace unas horas Y me enamoré de ti Me pregunté,…
El Beso Te pido un beso No te conozco Es que la vibra Que yo…
Ella Tantas veces que la miro pasar Le quiero hablar no se…
Ella Es Asi Llega mi madre a mi casa me pregunta "¿Quién es…
Ella Se Fue Fue como un sueño Profundo y bello Como en los cuentos De…
En Que Brazos Hace tiempo, desde que te vi oooh! cuando apenas yo te…
En San Antonio Llega mi madre a mi casa Me pregunta quien es esa…
En Silencio Ámame en silencio No me digas nada Ámame en silencio No me …
Es Verdad Si te dicen ke me vieron llorando por ti i por…
Esperando Su Llamada Estoy sentado al lado del teléfono Como un tonto espero su…
Estare Contigo Nunca creí un día tenerte Entre mis brazos y besando…
Even If I Tried A pretty girl a desert island If we were shipwrecked and…
Fijate Mama Me tienes muy mal impuesto y ahora que me case Ni…
Herido herido, herido de muerte, perdido sin rumbo fijo vacio por…
Hola Mi Amor Yo tuve un gran amor que fue todo mi encanto, fue…
Hoy Me Siento Feliz Cuando la conocí no sabia que ella Iba a hacerme sentir…
Hoy Que Te Marchas Si bien siempre se ha dicho Que el dolor Le llega A quién…
Hubo Un Tiempo Tristes son las memorias de aquellos tiempos que pasamos tan…
I Think We're On To Something Thought I knew everything that a kiss could be Had no…
I Was There My underdog high school football team Finally made it to th…
Inventamos El Amor Te conoci hace unas horas Y me enamoré de ti Me pregunté,…
It's not the end of the world I once believed I couldn't go on If you ever said…
Juntos Acuerdas en el altar cuando juramos hasta al morir Why ahora…
Jurame Por primera vez yo soy feliz Tu eres la razon…
La Persona de Mi Vida Ha llegado la persona de mi vida Ha llegado lo que…
La Rama Del Mesquite Llega mi madre a mi casa Me pregunta quien es esa…
Ladrona Si me robo algo Me robo tus besos para aliviarte De malos…
Life Is Good Chorus: Life is good in my hometown Got a steady job all…
Lo Dice Tu Mirada no es nesesario que finjas amor hoy se termina nuestra rela…
Long As I Got You There's a house on a hill that I will never…
Lucero De Mi Alma Hay una mujer Que yo quiero amar Cuando la miro La quiero be…
Mal Herido herido, herido de muerte, perdido sin rumbo fijo vacio por q…
Maldita Mujer Pense en quitarme la vida Al saber que me engañabas Que los…
Mi Desgracia Que desgracia el haber sido pobre Y perder la mujer que…
Mi Primer Amor Yo tuve un gran amor que fue todo mi encanto,…
Mi Sol Eres mi sol, mi sol, mi sol que brilla conmigo cuando…
Mujer Enamorada Al mirarte tan contenta llena de felicidad La sonrisa en tu…
Mundo Perfecto hay tristeza en mi corazon y mis lagrimas son como un…
Naciste Para Mi Naciste para mi contigo he de morir Naciste para mi ehh Que…
Niña Sentimental No te sientas mal, deja tras todo el dolor Que aquí…
No es el fin del mundo Siempre creí, no poder continuar Si me dieras el adiós Ya…
No Me Hables De Ese Amor No me hables de ese amor Ya me cerro la herida Herida…
No Puedo Olvidarme De Ti TENGO QUE OLVIDARTE YO SÉ TENGO QUE ARRANCARTE DE MI…
No Quiero Nada Contigo La corriente de mis lágrimas Me llevo como una hoja por…
No Quiero Que Tu No quiero que tú Pienses que puedes Regresar otra vez Porque…
No Te Puedo Perdonar Es mucho el sentimiento que yo tengo Por que ya en…
Nunca Le Dije No fui infiel nunca mentí Cuando se alejo me sorprendí Me …
Olvidemos Lo Pasado En un momento de amor platicamos los dos de nuestro…
Parece Que a donde iran las cosas que dijimos sin hablar cuando nos c…
Permiteme Pídame lo que tú quieras Déme lo que se deseas Estoy para…
Pienso En Ti Quiero que tu sepas Que yo pienso en ti Pienso…
Por Vida No es coraje que te tengo Ni envidia que yo siento Es…
Promesas Dices que me quieres Que nunca nos vamos a separar Dices q…
Que Bonito Fuera Que bonito fuera pasar mi vida contigo …
Que Diablos Me Pasa Que diablos me pasa que llego a mi casa Y todos…
Que Pronto Olvidas Mírame a los ojos quiero la verdad Dime porque hay otro…
Que Puedo Hacer Ayer fue la primera vez que llore Todo el tiempo me…
Que Te Debo Que te debo por ser buena conmigo Que te debo por…
Quedate Cuanto daría amor porque Fuera mentira el que tú te vas No…
Quiero Que Tu No quiero que tú Pienses que puedes Regresar otra vez Porque…
Quiero Saber Cuando pienso en ti siento palpitar mi corazón Siempre solo…
Quiero Verte Bailar Tu sabras si te quieres ir No tengas miedo a seguir La…
Recuerdos De Amor Remedio de amor Ya no me quiero sentir mal Quiero aliviar e…
Rueda De Fortuna Si la suerte esta conmigo tu vendrás a mi lado Y…
Sensaciones Que sensaciones siente mi corazon Ahorita que estas conmigo…
Si Vas a Irte Mírame directamente sin decirme nada, Porque hoy me he dado …
Simplemente Amigos *Siéntate a mi lado kiero platicar contigo!!! *Y decirte to…
Soy El Rey De La Pobreza Soy el rey de la pobreza y aunque no tengo…
Suficiente Amor No quiero ser el rey del mundo No se lo…
Tarde O Temprano Ya no quieres oir mi nombre cuentas a todos que no…
Te Amo Como Si Fuera Ayer Fuimos felices pero con el tiempo te perdí Recordando nuest…
Te Deseo Bien Si pensaste cuando tu te fuiste que me moriría Yo te…
Te Esperare Toda La Vida ace no se cuanto tiempo ya ke no se nada de…
Te Me Vas Que te vas que te largas y me dejas atras te lo…
Te Quiero A Morir Hace un segundo que perdí la razón Apareciste y me quedé…
Tequila y Canción Para hablar de los dos es preciso decir que me muero por…
The Gambler On a warm summers evenin on a train bound for…
There'll Be No More Crying There'll be no more crying There'll be no more misery Ther…
Todavía No Me Muero Todavía no me muero para dejar de adorarte Cada día mas…
Tu No hay madrugada ni bellas baladas si no existes tú No…
Una Hora Mas Más quiero una hora más para poder besar Quiero una hora…
Voy A Olvidar Me De Ti Adios, no puedo seguir contigo Aunque mi corazon me duele Po…
Ya Ya no me pones atencion Te escribo cartas, no has kontestad…
Ya Ahora Es Tarde Hablado: Emilio no llores primo mañana es otro día Hubo un…
Ya Lo Ves Porque tuviste que marcharte sin despedirte ni avisarme Si …
Ya No Me Pones Atencion Ya no me pones atencion Te escribo cartas, no has kontestad…
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¿Donde Andara Si pensaste cuando Tu te fuiste que me moriría Yo te digo…