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Freddy Fender
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Freddy Fender was a South Texas singer, born Baldemar Garza Huerta, who sang "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights." He won Grammy Awards with the Texas Tornados and with Los Super 7, and his own album La Musica de Baldemar Huerta won the Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album. He passed away on October 14, 2006.

Born
June 4, 1937
Hometown
San Benito, Texas
Grammy Award
Best Latin Pop Album

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The Ever Anticipated Freddy Fender “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” Album

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Why “Wasted Days and Wasted Nights” by Freddy Fender Almost Didn’t Get Released Under His Name

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The Best Freddy Fender Songs That Was Defined Largely By His Strong Latin Sensibility

Born on June 4, 1937, Freddy Fender was one of the few country music stars of Hispanic origin who rose to fame in the late 1950's. His real name is Baldemar Huerta and was born and raised in San Benito, Texas.

Remembering The Death Of Freddy Fender, One Of The Few Hispanic Artists To Achieve Major Success In Country Music

On October 14, 2006, Grammy-winning musician Freddy Fender died at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas. His death came after a long battle with lung cancer.