Emilio Navaira

Quick Facts

Full Name	Emilio Navaira
Occupation	World Music Singer
Date Of Birth	Aug 23, 1962(1962-08-23)
Age	62
Date Of Death	2016-05-16
Birthplace	San Antonio
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Leo

Emilio Navaira Biography

Emilio Navaira is one of the most popular and richest World Music Singer who was born on August 23, 1962 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Grammy award-winning Country and Tejano singer, known for his appeal to people from and around in the US and Mexico that is illustrated in the Top 30 single “It’s Not the End of the World.” He passed away on the 16th of May on the 16th of May, 2016, from an apparent heart attack.

Throughout his life, his work worked with artists like the Over the course of his career, he collaborated with musicians like Ednita Nazario..

Emilio H. Navaira III (August 23, 1962 – May 16, 2016) was an American singer- songwriter of Tejano and country music. He is the winner of one Grammy Award and one Latin Grammy Award.

In 1983 at age 21, Emilio began his performing career by singing lead vocals for David Lee Garza y Los Musicales. In 1987, Cuantas Veces by David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales beat out Alpha by Mexican American singer Selena for Album of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards. In 1989, Navaira formed his own band, Emilio y Grupo Rio. That same year Emilio signed with Columbia Records (then known as CBS Records). This relationship resulted in Emilio recording more than fifteen studio albums to date, including several with his Rio Band.

The second wife, Maru who also had two sons. He’d had three children from his first marriage.

Emilio Navaira Net Worth

Emilio Navaira is one of the richest World Music Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Emilio Navaira 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at Texas State University on a music scholarship in the beginning of the 1980s. He began his career playing alongside David Lee Garza and the Los Musicales.

He was awarded an Grammy the year 2002, for his album Acuerdate as well as a Latin Grammy in 2007 for the album De Nuevo. In 2008 the singer suffered two automobile crashes, one of which left him in an induced medically-induced coma.

Emilio H. Navaira III was born on August 23, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas, to Mexican-American parents, Emilio Navaira, Jr. and Maria Hernandez. Growing up on the south side of San Antonio, Navaira found each influence in not only Tejano legends such as Little Joe y la Familia, but also Lone Star country music heroes such as Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, and George Strait. As a student, Navaira graduated from McCollum High School in 1980, received a music scholarship to Texas State University, and majored in music with plans to become a teacher before ultimately deciding to pursue a career as an artist.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Emilio Navaira Dating?

According to our records, Emilio Navaira married to Maru Navaira. As of December 1, 2023, Emilio Navaira’s is not dating anyone.

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On September 24, 2008, Emilio was involved in another car accident in San Antonio as a passenger while his wife was driving. According to a witness, the Navairas were stopped in a turn lane when a truck crossed at least two lanes of traffic and struck their vehicle. Both Emilio and his wife Maria were released from the hospital the following day. Emilio’s agent, Joe Casias, stated that Emilio and his wife were headed home from a rehabilitation therapy appointment stemming from the March tour bus accident.

Facts & Trivia

Emilio Ranked on the list of most popular World Music Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Emilio Navaira celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.

Emilio was found dead by his wife in his New Braunfels home on May 16, 2016 at 53 Emilio performed his last known concert in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, on May 11, 2016, as part of a concert celebrating Mother’s Day in that city. Reports indicated he suffered a massive heart attack. Authorities said their investigation into the death of Navaira showed that he died of natural causes because of cardiovascular disease, and found no sign of foul play.

Top Facts about Emilio Navaira

1. Emilio Navaira was a Grammy-winning Tejano music superstar.
2. He sold over 2 million albums in his career.
3. Navaira had 13 singles reach the top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart.
4. He was known as the “King of Tejano Music.”
5. Navaira suffered a traumatic brain injury in a tour bus accident in 2008.
6. He made a comeback after the accident and released new music.
7. Navaira died at age 53 from natural causes in 2016.
8. His legacy continues to influence Tejano music today.
9. Navaira won several awards, including Male Entertainer of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards multiple times.
10. He collaborated with other notable artists such as Selena and Dwight Yoakam.

When did Emilio Navaira have his accident?

In March 2008 , Mr. Navaira was in a car accident that left him with severe brain trauma, and he later pleaded guilty to misdemeanor driving while intoxicated.

Who is Emilio Navaira wife?

Maru Navaira

Who is Emilio Navaira brother?

Raulito Navaira

Where is Emilio Navaira buried?

May 23, 2016

What was the cause of Emilio death?

Heart attack