Two weeks after Selena's murder, Texas governor George W. Bush declared April 16 as Selena Day in Texas. Her posthumous crossover album, Dreaming of You (1995), debuted atop the Billboard 200, making Selena the first Latin artist to accomplish this feat. Nov 17, 2025 · Selena Quintanilla, better known as Selena, was an American singer known as the Queen of Tejano and the Latin Madonna. She was poised for crossover success before her murder in 1995. 4 days ago · The patriarch behind one of the most influential Latin music families of the past century and the father of late Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla has died. Selena’s light continues to shine through her timeless music, her infectious spirit, and the love she gave to her fans. Her legacy is as vibrant as ever, inspiring new generations and reminding Nov 17, 2025 · Selena was a Grammy-winning Latin artist known as the “Queen of Tejano Music.” Read about her songs, husband, movie, when she died, and more. Nov 17, 2025 · Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was dubbed the "Queen of Tejano Music" before her tragic death at age 23. Now, 30 years on, a new Netflix documentary is revisiting the singer's life and career. 4 days ago · Abraham Quintanilla Jr., an instrumental force in shaping the career of the late Tejano legend Selena Quintanilla, has died at 86. Jul 24, 2025 · From her first major hit to 30 years of "Dreaming of You," here's the ultimate Selena Quintanilla timeline. 3 days ago · Abraham Quintanilla Jr. in 2017. With his daughter Selena doing vocals, he turned his small family band into a Grammy-winning act, and Selena became known as the queen of Tejano music. Credit May 11, 2025 · Learn more about the Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla, and her fascinating life before her untimely death in 1995.