1 earning the greatest value and weeks at the lower end of the chart earning the least. Artists are ranked based on an inverse point system, with weeks at No. The Billboard Top Latin Artists of All-Time ranking is based on actual performance on the weekly Hot Latin Songs (from its inception on October 4, 1986) and Top Latin Albums charts (from its inception on July 10, 1993) to the Billboard charts dated October 10, 2020. Three of Enrique’s full-length sets went into the top 10 of the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart, and overall, he’s placed 14 releases on the chart. 1 hits among Latin male acts with 14 leaders. On the Dance Club Songs chart, he holds the record for the No. On the Pop Airplay chart, Iglesias has seven top 10 hits, with “Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You)” leading the chart in 2011. 1s (the second was “Be With You”) on the all-genre Hot 100 chart, where he has a total of 25 entries, with five of those making the top 10. But Iglesias’ success is not just limited to the Latin music charts. He’s also the king of the Latin Pop Airplay chart with a record 24 No. It was my experiences at KLVL, the friendships and relationships throughout the years, and the love for the music genre that encouraged me to go forward making it my own.Iglesias’ six Spanish-language studio albums have all topped the Top Latin Albums chart. Years passed and in the mid-90s, the opportunity was presented me to co-host, then host Bailando en Tejas at KPFT 90.1 FM. I also worked a period as road manager for FAMA. I traveled throughout Texas with the band, promoting, and presenting them at shows. In 1981, I was the Public Relations Representative for La Mafia. Through presenting the bands and later meeting with the members, I began working with La Mafia. Following my time at the radio station, I worked evenings at the Pan America for several years. Little Joe and the Latinnaires and Sunny & The Sunliners were just entering into the scene. During this time, Isidro Lopez and Chris Sandoval were at the height of their popularity in the Houston area. It was my first experience on radio and within two weeks more than 50 letters of congratulations for the show came in. With sponsorships of a few Tejano recording labels including: Capri Records (Dallas), Bernal Records (McAllen), Key-Loc (San Antonio), Buena Suerte (Temple), I worked at KLVL from 1968 to ’71, beginning with a one-hour show Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, where I played a variety of Tejano music. Music Man and “Bailando en Tejas” originated. As my passion grew and with the opportunity offered by the encouragement of General Manager of KLVL, Joe Morales, in 1968, I became the first bilingual radio disc jockey in Houston. While with the band and upon leaving, I was able to meet big-name artists such as Balde Gonzalez, Beto Villa, Isidoro Lopez, Raph Galvan, Juan Colorado, and Wally Armendariz, just to name a few. As singer for my brother-in-law’s band, the Eddie Torres Band, in 1956, I had the fortunate experience of traveling throughout Texas before settling in Houston. Maintaining my day job and working nights and weekends at the club, I was feeding my love of music. Ann Keherkher, owner of the Pan American, graciously accepted me into the club to work as band (M.C.- Master of Ceremonies and at the door. Moving to Houston in 1962 and landing a job at the Pan American Night Club.Īt that time, the Pan American was the only club in Houston where Chicano/Tejano artists of the Tex-Mex Genre performed live in concert regularly. Having a job and at the local Tejano club, fed his love for the “ La Onda Tejana ”. The love for Chicano/Tejano music started in Beeville & Corpus Christi, TX where Gus was born and raised. It is truly an honor to be able to share my love for Tejano Music through the “Bailando en Tejas” radio show. Having a platform that allows me to share intimate details of the many experiences and relationships I’ve had the opportunity to meet & witness. Allowing listeners to hear the story behind the music brings education and understanding way beyond the music. Music Man” Garza – My ultimate goal is to ensure The History of Tejano Music lives on through the current listener base and the new generations that are able to hear the “Bailando en Tejas” radio show.