Grave of Freddy Fender - San Benito TX - Grave of a Famous Person on Waymarking.com

Freddy Fender is San Benito's favorite son and his picture is on the side of their Water Tower.

A few of Freddy Fender's awards:
ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC
“Most Promising Male Vocalist” (1975)

COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION
“Single of the Year” (1975)

GRAMMYs
“Best Mexican/American Performance” TEXAS TORNADOS (1990)
“Best Mexican/American Performance” LOS SUPER SEVEN (1999)
“Best Latin Pop” La Musica de Baldemar Huerta (2002)

A complete list of his accomplishments on his website http://freddyfender.com/honors.html

Description: Freddy Fender Date of birth: 06/04/1937 Date of death: 10/14/2006 Area of notoriety: Entertainment Marker Type: Headstone Setting: Outdoor Fee required?: No Web site: [Web Link] Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed

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