Tejano Gold Countdown Honors Music Legend Freddy Fender: A Weekend Tribute to Remember

This weekend, the Tejano Gold Countdown radio show, hosted by Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame broadcaster Rudy Treviño, will pay tribute to music legend Freddy Fender. The syndicated radio program, heard on 134 radio affiliates in the U.S. and Mexico, is considered the apex of Tejano music countdowns over the past 30 years.

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Freddy Fender, a native of San Benito, Texas, was a crossover success story around the world. On June 4th, Fender would have turned 87 years old. To commemorate this occasion, Tejano Gold Countdown will revisit a memorable interview from the past, allowing listeners to once again hear from this big legend of Tejano music.

In addition to the tribute, the show will continue its tradition of counting down the best Tejano and Regional Mexican music in the USA. Listen to Tejano Gold Countdown on your favorite Tejano Radio station and tejanogoldcountdown.com.

Fender’s hit song, “When The Next Teardrop Falls,” holds a significant place in country music history. It was placed at #47 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time. In two weeks, the single and album of the same name will begin their 50th-year celebration, marking the period from June 1974-1975.

The focus on Fender’s career impact has grown through advocacy in Texas and Nashville for his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Library of Congress National Recording Registry, among other honors. This weekend’s tribute is a testament to Fender’s enduring legacy and the profound influence he had on Tejano music and beyond.

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