Elida Y Avante

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Member Since: 14/04/2006
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Since her earliest days as a performer, Elida Reyna has always known that in order to have an enduring career, her musical evolution must never end. And that is why she is undeniably the leading female force of her generation in the Tex-Mex industry.

Her instinctive understanding of rhythm, passion for performing and her willingness to take creative risks is what has led her down a musical path of artistry and stardom. Knowing that music has no boundaries has fed her artistic growth and inspired her voice to become a vehicle of diverse expression.Possessing an ability to completely captivate audiences with her stage presence, Reyna is an artist fiercely proud of her Mexican-American roots, but also capable of crossing artistic borders by fusing that cultural sound with universal music elements.It is exactly that career-self portrait of her cultural roots that Elida presents in her most recent album.Recognized by BMI as an award winning composer, she continues to show that the accolade was no fluke; the second single "Con Solo Mirarte" will join the list of great hit songs she has composed over the years such as "Duele", "Te Sigo Amando", and "No Eres Para Mi"

Elida Reyna continues to expand and diversify her music and style, and at the same time staying true to her Latin roots; she not only continues to show how her evolution can be a great commodity when it comes to creating new ways to reach people, but also a sign of more things to come. "My therapy is music - interpreting my feelings in a song", she says. "I think that people take that to heart. My own experiences inspire me and I'll write songs about what I've gone through. That personal aspect makes me even more human to people. A good hook is nice, but what you have to say is more important".

Elida Reyna was born in San Antonio, Tx on Aug, 17th, but raised in Mercedes, Tx. A town that she is very proud to say she's from, "I'm proud to let people know where I'm from" Elida said at a recent concert. Growing up in Mercedes during the 1980s, she loved watching Tejano stars like Roberto Pulido and La Mafia. They proved to her that Tejano groups could put on as awesome of a live show as any rock hero.

Another important influence was Laura Canales, who was Tejano music's top female star when Elida was growing up. "Laura Canales showed me that the music wasn't the exclusive domain of guys. She had a big impact on me choosing this career."Now, Elida hears similar compliments from young female fans. .."Girls have told me that they love my music. They were inspired, the same way I was when I saw Laura Canales for the first time. It really is a great feeling to know that you can be a positive inspiration to someone"...

She is known as "La Reina de Majico Valle" and November 1, 2005 was proclaimed as "Elida Reyna Day" in Mercedes, TX. She was honored for all the hard work she has done in the Tejano scene. The long hours in the studio, show after show, city after city, the days away from family, the sleepless nights, and award after award...

Elida began singing at quinceneras and weddings in 1988. She began her musical career in 1991 when she met arranger Noel Hernandez (former bass player of Avante) at Pan American University in Edinburg, Texas. In 1992, Elida left her studies at the University of Texas-Pan American to pursue music full-time. While many parents might have been mortified, Elida's dad bought an RV for her and her band. Two years later, they released their debut CD, "Atrevete," which included the melodic ballad hit "Luna Llena." She continued her upward spiral, winning numerous awards, and has been named "Female Vocalist of the Year" & "Female Entertainer of the Year". In 2000 Elida scored big with a ranchero song entitled, "Duele". Elida has since traveled the world, performing in Asia and Europe. She has proven to be one of the most exciting and consistently successful Latin recording artists in the country.

In 2007 she signed to the prestigious label, Freddie Records. Her soon to be released album, "Domingo" was Elida's most challenging album to date. Elida wanted to incorporate the old sound of "Avante", but with a new flare. She contacted her former producer/ music mogul, Noel Hernandez, and current musical director, who is molding the future of a new signature sound, Lalito Reyna. Elida describes this style as "refreshing and an ever evolving genre of music." This album is set apart from the rest because Elida wrote nine of the thirteen songs. She collaborated with Lalito Reyna on most of the songs, and Freddie Martinez Sr. wrote a duet Elida sang with Jesse Turner. "This album has a good blend of cumbias, rancheras, and ballads. I think the fans will be pleasantly surprised. There is even a song dedicated to my kids called "Todo Es Posible". The studio time was very rewarding to me because I got to express myself as a writer and a vocalist. The first single is titled "Te Espero" charted at 1 for 6 weeks on Media Guide and the song "Domingo" charted at 1 as well for 8 weeks. Domingo earned Elida a Latin Grammy Nomination. Elida's latest Album "Fantasia" was just Nominated for a Latin Grammy as well as her song "Atrapada En Un Amor".

Elida hosted the nationally televised "Pura Vida Awards" where she and the band were nominated by the industry's top professionals in a record setting five categories. She has been featured in People Magazine, TV Guide, Texas Monthly and Latina Magazine and has appeared on the cover of many of the most widely circulated Latin publications in the world. Recently performed in Washington D.C. for Preseident Barrack Obama at the Latino Inaugeral Ball where she performed her with song "Quedemos Como Amigos" with Michael Salgado.

She is truly a sweet, and down to earth person who always has time to sign a picture for a fan and talk a little. I am glad to say she is a friend. If you've seen one of her show, you'll know why. If you haven't, make plans to see Elida Reyna. You're missing out on a strong, talented female singer who does not only puts her heart into it, but you can sometimes catch her ending the song with tears in her eyes.

In June, Elida was featured in the magazine, "Southern Living", in a spread about Artists that live in the south. Elida has been featured in People Magazine, TV Guide, Latina Magazine, Texas Monthly and has also appeared on the cover of many of the most widely circulated Latin Publications in the world. Elida appeared in the Motion Picture “Harvest Of Redemption” directed by Javier Chapa. In the movie, she performed her hit “DUELE”.

Awards and Accomplishments

2010

Grammys

Latin Grammy Nomination for Best Tejano Album “Fantasia”

Latin Grammy Nomination for Best Song “Atrapada En Un Amor”

City of Mercedes declares Sept. 4th Elida Reyna Day.

Tejano Music Awards

Female Vocalist of the Year

Female Artist of the Decade (2000-2010)

Best Song of the Decade “Duele” (2000-2010)

Inducted into the Tejano Roots Hall Of Fame on Jan. 30, 2010

2009

Tejano Music Awards

Female Vocalist of The Year

PREMIOS A LA MUSICA LATINA AWARDS Female Vocalist Of The Year / Music Video Of The Year / Duet w Michael Salgado

Special Recognition Award from the City Of Mercedes

Performed at the Latin Inaugural Gala in DC

2008

LATIN GRAMMYS

Nomination: Best Tejano Album / Domingo

TEJANO MUSIC AWARDS

Female Vocalist of the Year

Song of the Year : Elida’s Medley

2007

TEJANO ACADEMY AWARDS

Female Vocalist of the Year

TEJANO MUSIC AWARDS

Female Vocalist of the Year

Best Conjunto Album of the Year

Best Show Band of the Year with Las 3 Diva’s

Best Crossover Song with Las 3 Diva’s

2006

VALLEY CHOICE AWARDS

Female Vocalist of the Year

AMERICAN GRAMMYS

Nomination: Las 3 Diva’s for Best Mexican / Mexican- American Album.

* Plaque awarded on behalf of the Stuttgart Military Community in Germany.

LATIN GRAMMYS

Nomination: Las 3 Diva’s for Best Tejano Album.

2005

City Of Mercedes Texas names Nov. 1, 2005 the Official Elida Reyna Day.

7TH SOUTH TEXAS CONJUNTO ASSOCIATION

Dueto of the Year : Gilberto Perez & Elida Reyna

Female Vocalist of the Year : Elida Reyna

2003

TEJANO MUSIC AWARDS

VOCAL DUO

Shelly Lares & Elida Reyna - Amiga

2001

VALLEY CHOICE AWARDS

Female Vocalist of the Year

2000

TEJANO MUSIC AWARDS

Female Vocalist of the Year

Female Entertainer of the Year

Mexican Regional Song

Duele - Elida Y Avante

Song of the Year

Duele - Elida Y Avante

1999

TEJANO MUSIC AWARDS

Most Promising Band of the Year Elida Y Avante

Tejano Entertainers & Musicians Assn. (TEMA)

Best Female Entertainer

Best Female Vocalist

Best Mariachi Song "Duele"

1998

Pura Vida Awards

Female Vocalist of the Year

1997

Tejano Music Industry Awards

Best Tejano Musician - Bass Noe Hernandez - Elida Y Avante

Rising Star - Female Elida Reyna

Pura Vida Awards

Female Vocalist of the Year

1996

TEJANO MUSIC AWARDS

Rising Female Vocalist

1995

TEJANO MUSIC AWARDS

Rising Female Vocalist

Tejano Music Industry Awards

Rising Group of the Year

Rising Female Vocalist

BMI Latin Awards: 1998

Awards presented in 1998 to the most performed Latin songs of 1997. These songs are from the period beginning September 1, 1996 and ending June 30, 1997

Lagrimas De Amor / Te Sigo Amando

Billboards Latin Music Awards: 1996 Best New Artist

Platinum Album: EYA 98

Gold Albums: Atrevete & Algo Entero

The recipients of BILLBOARD MAGAZINE'S, "Revelacion Del Ano" Award.

Hosted the Pura Vida Awards in 1997.

"Lagrimas De Amor" and "Duele" each dominated the #1 position for months at a time.

Elida has been featured in Southern Living Magazine, People Magazine, TV Guide, Latina Magazine, Texas Monthly and has also appeared on the cover of many of the most widely circulated Latin Publications in the world. Elida has appeared in the Motion Picture “Harvest Of Redemption” directed by Javier Chapa. In the movie, she performed her hit “DUELE”.

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Congrats to Elida Reyna on her 5th Grammy Nomination. Good Luck in November. Check out the Grammy Nomination Video in the Video Box to your right.

We would like to Welcome Mr. Ricardo Hernandez to Elida Reyna Entertainment. He will also be handling Bookings for EyA. (214) 941-4415.
Elida Reyna y Avante - Fantasia
Freddie Records
1. No Necesito 2. Fantasia 3. Prefiero Morir 4. No Me Vuelvas A Buscar 5. Si Quieres Ser 6. No Me Digas Que Te Vas 7. Te Quiero 8. Perdoname 9. Atrapada En Un Amor 10. Dejate Llevar 11. Mi Verdadero Amor 12. Amor O Costumbre duet with Michael Salgado

Elida Reyna y Avante" LIVE"
Freddie Records
1.Intro 2.Te Sigo Amando 3.Amor Eres Tu 4.Dime Donde y Cuando 5.Luna Llena 6.Lagrimas De Amor 7.Me Gustas 8.Elida's Medley;Quiero Conocerte,A Donde Vas,Con La Luz Apagada 9.No Eres Para Mi 10.Duele 11.Domingo 12.Te Espero 13.Playa Del Sol (New Studio Track) 14.Solos Tu Y Yo (New Studio Track) 15.Vuelvo A Sonar(New Studio Track) 16.Quedemos Como Amigos/Duet with Michael Salgado(Bonus Track)

Domingo
Freddie Records
1.Te Espero 2.Te Dejare La Luz Prendida 3.Facil Decir Adios 4.Lo Hare Por Ti 5.Todo Es Posible 6.Domingo 7.Solo Quiero Amarte 8.El Es Mi Vida 9.Infeliz 10.Pablito 11.Siempre Nos Quisimos(feat.Jesse Turner) 12.Todo Lo Mio 13.Apereciste

Elida Reyna y Avante - Greatest Hits Vol ll
Freddie Records
1. Amiga 2. Me Gustas 3. Algo Entero 4.Bailala 5. La Vida Es Un Carnaval (Featuring Las 3 Divas) 6. Protejeme 7. Sola 8. Ya Basta 9. Elida’s Medley (Featuring Los Desperadoz) 10. Quiero Saber 11. Lluvia 12. Te Voy A Olvidar

Duele Greatest Hits Plus One
Tejas Records
1. Duele 2. La Huella Mia 3. Te Sigo Amando 4. Tu Llegaste 5. El Tiki Tac 6. No Eres Para Mi 7. Magico 8. Te Vi 9. Por Dios 10. Luna Llena Bonus Track: 11. Ya No

Mis Raizes
Tejas Records, 2006
1. Aquel Amor 2. Que Tedran Esos Ojos(w/ Jonny Martinez) 3. Sabor de Engano(w/ Eddie Gonzalez) 4. Tormento de Amor(w/ Ruben De La Cruz) 5. Elidas Medley(w/Los Desperadoz) 6. Cuatro Copas(w/Gilberto Perez) 7. El Quelite(w/ Lucky Joe) 8. Cuatro Vidas(w/Noe Hernandez & Epi Martinez) 9. Boleros del Pasado(w/Chente Barrera) 10. Con Solo Mirarte

Las Tres Divas
Tejas Records, 2005
1. Hey Boy 2. La Vida Es Un Carnaval 3. Al Ver Que Te Vas 4. Es La Cumbia 5. Ese Hombre 6. Bad Girl 7. Slip-N-Slide 8. Agua Dulce 9. Closer 10. La Cumbia Del Oeste

Si Me Quieres
Tejas Records, 2005
1. Si Me Quieres (A Duo Con Hadassa) 2. Mi Carinito 3. Contigo 4. Ese Romantico 5. Tequila Y Limon (A Duo Con Ambicioso) 6. Una Flor 7. Vas A Ver 8. Mentirosa 9. Manos Vacias 10. Ya No Bonus: 11. Ya No (Remix) 12. Muevete (Remix)

Muevete
Tejas Records, 2003
1. Muevete 2. Te Voy A Olvidar 3. Bailala 4. No Lo Quieres Ver 5. Cuando Estoy Contigo 6. Por Dios 7. Cumbia Sabrosa 8. Sola 9. Te Voy A Olvidar 10. Por Dios

No Eres Para Mi
Tejas Records,2001
1. Y Que Ganaria 2. Recuerdos 3. Lluvia 4.Buscarte A Otra 5. Comprendeme 6. Que Sera 7. Me Gustas 8. Te Vi 9. Sigo Amandote 10. Leona Enjaulada 11. Sola 12. No Eres Para Mi

Remixes
Tejas Records, 2000
1. Tu Llegaste (East Coast Dance Mix) 2. Tu Llegaste (Mexico Dance Remix) 3. Tu Llegaste (Cumbia/Dance Remix) 4. Magico (Dance Remix) 5. Tu Llegaste (Mexico Radio Mix) 6. Tu Llegaste (Mexico House Mix) 7. Magico (Cumbia Mix) 8. Tu Llegaste (Spanish/English) 9. Tu Llegaste (Cumbia) 10. Magico (Cumbia) (OUT OF PRINT)

Magico
1999
1. Magico 2. Mucho O Nada 3. Dejame 4. Amiga 5. Quiero Saber 6. El Tiki Tac 7. Dime Quien 8. Una Despedida Y Una Flor 9. Amorcito 10. Se Busca 11. Mi Verdadero Amor

E y A 1998
1998
1. Ya Basta 2. Promesas Falsas 3. Dime Donde y Cuando 4. Nada Que Decir 5. La Huella Mia 6. Las Cadenas 7. Te Quiero Amar 8. Solo A Mi 9. Viva El Valle 10. Solo Tuya 11. Una Lagrimita Por Tu Amor 12. Duele 13. Luna Llena (Live) (OUT OF PRINT)

Algo Eterno
1996
1. Te Sigo Amando 2. Prisionera 3. Una Pesadilla 4. Lagrimas de Amor 5. Tu Llegaste 6. Por Ti 7. Solo Quiero Jugar 8. Quiero Volverte Loco 9. Protejeme 10. Piel de Porcelana 11. Narcisco Martinez 12. Algo Eterno (OUT OF PRINT)

Atrevete
1994
1. Atrévete 2. Brazos Locos 3.Todo O Nada 4. Tuya Cariñto 5. Yo Sin Ti 6. Te Perdono 7. Luna Llena 8. Nada de Ti 9. Mi Mejor Amiga 10. Amor Eres Tu (OUT OF PRINT)

Solo Quiero Amarte
1992
1. Te Voy A Regalar 2. Solo Quiero Amarte 3. Si Volviera A Nacer 4. Amor de Mi Alma 5. Los Desvelos Mios 6. Una Vez Mas 7. Te Quiero 8. Amor Eres Tu 9. No Nos Quieren 10. Los Laureles (OUT OF PRINT)

Sola
1991
1. Sembrar En Ti 2. Cuando Te Enamores 3. Sola 4. Let Me Cry Tonight 5. Mejor Contigo 6. Carino Mio 7. En Amor No Exsiste Epoca 8. Estrellita del Sur 9.Extranandote 10. Amor Eterno 11. Bonus Track (OUT OF PRINT)
Record Label: <br><h5>FREDDIE RECORDS
Type of Label: Major