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Born
Vicente Fernández was born in Huentitan el Alto, Mexico. -
Won Contest
He won an amateur singing contest sponsored by a Guadalajara television station at the age 14. -
Wedding
Vicente married Maria del Refugio 'Cuca' Abarca Villasenor. -
First Record
He released his first recording called 'Perdoname' with Sony Discos. -
His Big Break
Vicente Fernandez recorded 'Volver, Volver', which became a huge hit and lead him to fame. -
"El Rey" of the ranchera
After releasing 'Volver, Volver", Vicente received the throne and name of "El Rey" of the ranchera. -
Sold Albums
Vicente Fernandez sold over 40 million albums across the worls in 1977. -
Prices
He was awarded with diferent prizes, including Billboard, Diosas de Plata, Los Heraldos and he was also nominated for five Grammys. -
Hollywood Star
In this year Hollywood honored him with one of their faumous prices, a Hollywood star. -
Best Ranchero Album
Fernandez won a recognition for the best ranchero album in 2002. -
More Prices
In 2002, Vicente received the "Latin Greatest Hits Album of the Year" and the "Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year".
