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In his native Mexico, Vicente Fernandez is hailed as "El Rey de la Cancion Mexicana," considered one of the best legends in the history of Mexican music. He was born on Feb. 17, 1940, and raised in the town of Huentitan del Alto in Jalisco, Mexico. In Mexico he is referred to as "El Charro de Huentitan." He received his start when he won a singing contest in Guadalajara; he and his ranchera music have become most popular in Latin America and in Spain. In 1995, his tribute to Mexico's beloved trio, Los Panchos, "Recordando A Los Panchos," earned him considerable acclaim. It is easy to understand his appeal, given the rich, lush romance of his music and his harking back to his Mexican Heritage.

Paquita La Del Barrio (born Francisca Viveros Barradas) became a celebrity after she decided to move from her native Veracruz to Mexico City in 1970. Her live performance, mainly based on feminist songs with lyrics that are aggressive toward macho attitudes, seduced followers from all around the country. Even when her first records didn't achieve a top-selling status, Paquita La Del Barrio became one of the most interesting local personalities.