Emilio ‘Shoot It’ Tribute planned for 2016 Tejano Music National Convention

The Tejano Music National Convention is planning a tribute for late Tejano icon Emilio Navaira at the 2016 edition of the annual event in Las Vegas.

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The tribute, dubbed “Shoot It,” will feature Emilio’s brother Raulito Navaira, as well as David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales, Ram Herrera, David Farias, Shelly Lares and Jorge Moreno.

Emilio Navaira passed away in May at his home in New Braunfels, Texas, of natural causes, specifically cardiovascular disease, according to the final investigation from the New Braunfels Police Department.

The Tejano Music National Convention is an annual celebration of Tex-Mex music in Las Vegas, Nevada at Westgate Hotel and Casino. The two-day concert event, set for August 5-6, 2016, features dozens of musical performances from an international lineup of world-renowned performers, contemporary chart toppers and emerging Tejano stars.  More information and registration is available at is VegasTejano.com.