Gloria Estefan

At 66 years old, Gloria Estefan has this physical status:

Career

When attending a church ensemble rehearsal in 1975, Estefan and her cousin Mercedes "Merci" Navarro (1957-2007) met Emilio Estefan, Jr. Emilio, who had formed the Miami Latin Boys earlier this year, learned about Estefan through a mutual acquaintance. Although the Miami Latin Boys were attending a Cuban wedding at the Dupont Plaza Hotel, Estefan and Navarro, weeping, who were wedding guests, exceeded Cuban expectations. They impressed the Miami Latin Boys so much that they were invited to join the band permanently, with the band's name changing to Miami Sound Machine. Estefan, who was attending the University of Miami at the time, had only promised to perform during the weekends so that her classes did not get interrupted.

On the Audiofon Records label in Miami, Miami, Miami Sound Machine began recording and releasing various albums and 45s. Live Again/Renacer (1977) was their first album. Following several more launches on the Audiofon, RCA Victor, and MSM Records labels, the band was signed to Discos CBS International and released several albums, beginning with 1978's self-titled album Miami Sound Machine. After two years of dating, Gloria married Emilio Estefan, Jr. in 1978. The organization has continued to record and released various Discos CBS International pieces through 1985, gaining traction in both the United States and around the world.

The Miami Sound Machine's first Epic/Columbia album, Eyes of Innocence, released in 1984, contained the dance hit "Dr. Rhythm." Beat" and "I Need Your Love" are also included in the ballad. Primitive Love's more popular sequel was released in 1985, with three Top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100: "Conga" (U.S. No. 1). (U.S. No. 10) "Words Get in the Way" (U.S. No. 10) "Words Get in the Way" (U.S. No. 10) "Words Get in the Way" (U.S. No. (U.S. No. 5), and "Bad Boy." "Falling in Love" (U.S. No. 8), as well as "Falling in Love (Uh-Oh)" (U.S. No. 8. (25). "Words Get in the Way" reached No. No. The group on the US Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart, number one, has shown that the group could perform pop ballads as well as dance tunes. That year, the song "Hot Summer Nights" was also released and was part of the movie Top Gun.

Let It Loose (1987), their second album, went multi-platinum, with three million copies sold in the United States alone. (No. 7) It contained the hits: "Anything for You" (No. (No. 1-2-3): "1 Hot 100" (No. 1-2-3). "Betcha Say That" (No. 3) "Betcha Say That" is the third most popular 100 percent. "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" (No. 36 Hot 100). "Can't Stay Away From You" (No. 5) and "Can't Stay Away From You" (No. 102 Hot 100 (Japan): All No. 151: "Can't Stay Away From You," "Anything for You," and "1-2-3" were among the many things that were no longer available. Adult Contemporary is a hit as well. Estefan debuted top billing and the band's name was changed to Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine in the same year. The Let It Loose album was repackaged as Anything for You in 1988, following the worldwide success of single "Anything for You."

Estefan was first recognized as a solo artist ever since 1989, although the organization's name was changed to reflect a single artist. Cuts Both Ways, Estefan's best-selling album to date, was released in late 1989. The album contained the hit singles "Don't Wanna Lose You" (Hot 100 No. 1). "Oye Mi Canto" "Here We Are" "Cuts Both Ways" (No. The United States has ranked No. 1 on the United States. "Get on Your Feet" and "Before Playing Hip Adult Contemporary Tracks" are included in this series.

Estefan was seriously wounded while touring in favor of Cuts Both Ways on March 20, 1990, near Scranton, Pennsylvania, after a semi-truck crashed into the tour bus during a snowstorm. Estefan was returning from a meeting with President George Bush to discuss his participation in an anti-drug drive. She was taken to Community Medical Center's Intensive Care Unit in Scranton and flown by helicopter the following day to the Hospital for Joint Diseases at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City, where she underwent surgery that required inserting two titanium rods to maintain her vertebral column. She underwent intensive physical therapy, and "there were moments when the pain was so bad that I wished I'd pass out." However, she completely recovered.

Estefan's concept album Into the Light was released in January 1991. For the first time at the American Music Awards in the first month, she performed "Coming Out of the Shadow" for the first time. "Coming Out of the Shadow" reached No. 1. The United States has the nation's number one. Billboard Hot 100. "Seal Our Fate" and "Live for Loving You" were two other notable hits from Into the Light. The album reached No. 1 on the charts. 5 on the Billboard albums chart and at No. 2 on the British albums chart. The album eventually reached double platinum in the United States and platinum in the United Kingdom.

Estefan appeared in the Super Bowl XXVI halftime show on January 26, 1992. In 1992, Estefan released the greatest hits, "Always Tomorrow" and "I See Your Smile" as well as the international hit dance song "Go Away." Estefan sang backup vocals on fellow Cuban-American singer Jon Secada's breakthrough album "Just Another Day" in the Spanish-language version Otro Dá Más Sin Verte the same year.

Estefan's first Spanish-language album Mi Tierra appeared in June 1993. Mi Tierra reached the top of the charts at No. 6. 27 on the Billboard album chart and No. 4 on the No. 1st. The Top Latin Albums chart positions 1 on the list. The singles "Mi Tierra," the romantic-tropical ballad "Con Los Alons Que Que Davos," and "Mi Buen Amor" have reached No. 10 in the United States. On the "Hot Latin Tracks" chart, there's 1st place. The album has sold over eight million copies worldwide, from Spanish (10 times) and in the United States (16 times); Platinum – Latin field) and Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album.

Estefan's first Christmas album, Christmas Through Your Eyes, was released in September 1993. It was also notable as the first album from Estefan that was not produced by her husband. The album featured the singles "This Christmas" and "Silent Night" as well as Go Platinum in the United States, and went Platinum in the United States.

Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Estefan's first album in October 1994, a tribute album showcasing some of her favorite songs from the 1960s and 1970s. The album contained her remix of "Turn the Beat Around," the disco hit "turn the Beat Around."

Estefan's second Spanish-language album, Abriendo Puertas, was released in 1995. Estefan's second Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album came from the album. It gave rise to two No. 2s. Two No. 1 dance hits (Abriendo Puertas and "Tres Deseos") and two others ("Abriendo Puertas" and "Tres Deseos). (Abriendo Puertas" and "Más Allá") are two Latin singles (Más Allá and "Abriendo Puertas).

Estefan's platinum-selling album Destiny, which featured "Reach," was released in 1996. The performance was the official theme of the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics. At the Summer Olympics closing ceremony, Estefan performed "Reach" and "You'll Be Mine" as a host. She began her first tour in five years, the Evolution World Tour, which included travel to the United States, Europe, Latin America, Australia, and Asia on July 18th.

She released her eighth solo album gloria on June 2nd, 1998. Salsa music percussion and Latin flavors were mixed on the album. The album reached No. 1 on the charts. On the Billboard 200, 23 people were rated Gold, with one of them being named Gold.

The single "Oye!"

At No. 1, the nation's highest peak was reached. 1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play and the Hot Latin Tracks charts. "Don't Let This Moment Come" was the other major single launches (which peaked at No. 1). "Heaven's What I Feel" (which peaked at No. 76 on the Billboard Hot 100) and "Heaven's What I Feel" (which peaked at No. 76). On the Hot 100, 27 of the Hot 100 are in their 27th.

Estefan appeared in the Super Bowl XXIII halftime show in early 1999, her second appearance in a Super Bowl halftime performance.

Estefan appeared on "Music of My Heart" in 1999, a track from the film Music of the Heart in which she appeared also. The album debuted at No. 1 on the charts. Billboard's list of 2nd on the Billboard chart, and Academy Award winner Mike was nominated for an Academy Award. She also performed with Sopra Contrariar's "Santo Santo," a Latin hit, which she performed with Luciano Pavarotti in Pavarotti and Friends for Guatemala and Kosovo.

Alma Caribe (Caribbean Soul) was released in May 2000. It was her third Spanish-language album with a focus on Caribbean rhythms. Several Latin Hits such as "No Me Dejes De Querer," "Como Me Duele Perpete," and "Por Un Beso" were included on the album. In February 2001, Estefan received her third Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album.

Estefan's Unwrapped was released in 2003. She toured Europe, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the United States, where "Hoy" and "Tu Fotografa" reached No. 1 for promotion of the CD. 1 on Billboard's Latin chart and "I Wish You" made it to the Adult Contemporary Charts top 20. Estefan embarked on the Live & Re-Wrapped Tour in support of the album; the tour was produced by Clear Channel Entertainment and played 26 cities in Hidalgo, Texas, on July 30, 2004.

Estefan performed in Selena viva!, a tribute concert for Selena Quintana Quintana-Pérez, who died on April 7, 2005. "I Could Fall in Love" was Selena's hit song. On the soundtrack for the television series Desperate Housewives, Estefan sang "Young Hearts Run Free" earlier this year.

"Dr. Pressure," a club mash-up, was released in late 2005; the album featured Mylo's No. 247. "Dr. Veronica," 19 on the Miami Sound Machine's "Dr.," hit "Drop The Pressure." Beat. It's currently at No. 5 in the United States. On the UK singles chart and No. 3, there are 3 positions and No. 1 and No. 8. 1 on the Australian dance chart.

Estefan made numerous radio and television appearances to promote The Essential Gloria Estefan from 1984 to 2003, a compilation that featured her hits from 1984 to 2003. That year, she released two more similar compilation albums for other countries. Gloria Estefan's Very Best Collection was released in Europe and Mexico; in Ireland, it was awarded Gold.

Oye Mi Canto!

Los Grandes Exitos was released in Spain as a result of a series of her Spanish-language hits.

On September 18, Estefan released the Spanish album 90 Millas. Emilio Estefan and Gaitan Bros (Gaitanes), as well as Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan, Rizinho Gaitán, and Alberto Gaitán were on board. The title refers to the distance between Miami and Cuba. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and peaked at No. 1. In its first week, the Billboard 200 list had sold 25,000 units. It debuted at No. 1 in Spain and Spain. It was a gold medalist at 3 a.m. The album received a Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Album, and "Pintame de Colores" was named Best Tropical Song on the website.

Estefan appeared on American Idol in the seventh season of "Idol Gives Back." Sheila E. and Sheila E. performed their song "Get on Your Feet," which was released at the American iTunes Store, and the performance attracted no. 20 of the store's Top 100 videos. Estefan made the MGM Grand Prix at Foxwoods Resort Casino's new location the headliner. She then travelled to Canada to perform at the Casino Rama. She began her 90 Millas World Tour in August. Estefan appeared in London, Rotterdam, Belfast, and Aruba. Estefan performed many concerts in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Zaragoza, and Tenerife. Both of these concerts, in Las Ventas, Spain, and Rotterdam, The Netherlands, were free to the public.

Estefan performed a special concert at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino to raise funds for the Education of South Florida. Estefan was a headliner for Bette Midler's "Annual Hulaween Gala" as well as other celebrity guests such as Kathy Griffin and Michael Kors' costume contest judge. The event benefitted the New York Restoration Project.

Estefan appeared on Rosie O'Donnell's television special "Gonna Eat for Thanksgiving" an alternate version of "Gonna Eat for Christmas" from O'Donnell's album "A Rosie Christmas. Estefan revealed plans for her "farewell tour" of Latin America and South America in 2009. The tour continued in Mexico with a concert at Guadalajara as part of a campaign to promote tourism in Mexico, as well as a string of appearances at music festivals around Europe, including headlining at the Summer Pops Music Festival in Liverpool on July 27, 2009.

Estefan launched "In Performance at the White House 2009" with "No Llores" the same year. Also, Estefan, along with Jennifer Lopez, Thal'a, Marc Anthony, José Feliciano, produced a version of her Spanish-language masterpiece "Mi Tierra."

In 2009, Eyes of Innocence, Primitive Love, and Let It Loose were re-released in Japan. The re-release of several of Estefan's hit albums on Sony's mini LP CDs titled Anything for You, Cuts Both Ways, and Into the Light, among other items. In conclusion, Sony released Playlist: Gloria Estefan's Very Best.

Estefan began in 2010 with a charity single: she and her partner, producer Emilio Estefan, Jr., were invited to record "Somos El Mundo," a Spanish-language translation of Michael Jackson's "We Are the World." The song, written by Estefan and licensed by Quincy Jones, was released and premiered during El Show de Cristina on March 1, 2010. All of the proceeds were donated to Haitian relief.

Estefan led a protest against Calle Ocho in Miami on March 24 in favor of Cuba's Las Damas de Blanco (Ladies in White). Estefan appeared in "24 Hour Plays" on Broadway, in which actors, writers, and producers collaborate to produce and perform six one-act plays within 24 hours to benefit the Urban Arts Partnership. Elizabeth Cruz Cortes, 20, wrote the play I Think You'll Love This One, a ten-year-old winner of Montblanc's 20-year-old writer.

Sony Music Europe released part 2 of the Original Album Classics Collection, which included five hits: Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Abriendo Puertas, Destiny, Gloria!

Estefan performed unannounced at the auditions for The X Factor in Miami on Saturday and gave the 7,500 participants a boost.

Estefan and Grammy and Emmy award winner Harry Connick Jr. were inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame in 2011. Both singers appeared at a special concert on June 17, 2011 with Thomas Wilkins as musical conductor. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Institute's education programs were funded by the proceeds from this performance.

Miss Little Havana, Estefan's dance-oriented album, was released in the United States on September 27, 2011, with the physical CD available only at Target. Estefan characterized the album as a tribute to her 1998 hit song gloria! Pharrell Williams, Motiff, Emilio Estefan, and Drop Dead Beats were among those collaborating with her on the project.

"Wepa," a single track from the album, premiered on May 31th at AmericanAirlines Arena in a special music video of the song for the Miami Heat. On June 1, the Heat video was released on YouTube. On July 24, the song went on sale at the iTunes Store for digital download. Both "Wepa" and "Hotel Nacional" received No. 1 on Billboard Latin Songs and Dance/Club Chart. Estefan expressed her views on gay rights and gay rights in the fall of 2011 in a press interview with Miss Little Havana, adding that she was a vocal advocate for both. She replied: "Of course I am." When asked if she were a promoter of gay rights, she replied, "Of course I am." Everyone should be able to marry whom they love, and it shouldn't just be." Estefan has also produced a video for the It Gets Better campaign, an organization that seeks to avoid homophobic bullying.

Estefan began hosting Gloria Estefan's Latin Beat, a seven-part series for BBC Radio 2 in the United Kingdom that discusses Latin music's past.

On the CW Network, Estefan and her three mentors began looking for the next big Atlantic Records recording artist, "Because Is at Your Doorstep." Unlike other music reality shows, the mentors selected the "candidates" for the program and prepared them for a live performance, where they would have been voted for the best act of the day.

Estefan appeared as a musical guest in Tony Bennett's compilation of duets with Latin-American artists, Viva Duets, as a musical guest in Viva Duets' viva Duets version, "Who Can I Turn To." She appeared on Teleton's American version of "Por Un Mundo Mejor" shortly after releasing the charity single "Por Un Mundo Mejor" with Mexican singer Lucero, Dominican rapper El Cata, and Mexican pop band Reik. A video for the song was shot, with them recording the song, which was listed as the foundation's official hymn.

As part of Paul Anka's albums Duets, she performed another duet with the song "Think I'm in Love Again." Sony Music released The Dutch Collections, a two-CD set of Gloria Estefan 32 hits, including "Hot Summer Nights" in certain areas of Europe, which had never been released on any of Estefan albums before.

Estefan introduced The Standards in September 2013. The album includes collaborations with musicians including Laura Pausini, Dave Koz, and Joshua Bell, as well as a sample of songs from the Great American Songbook. The album debuted at No. 1. On the US Billboard 200 chart, 20 is the first top-ten album on the charts since 1994's Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me. "How Long Has This Been Going On?" was the album's first song. "I love you."

Estefan and her husband were honored at the 2014 "Power of Love" in Las Vegas, where other artists, including Ricky Martin and Rita Moreno, paid their respects to their music. Estefan appeared on Carlos Santana's new album Corazon, as a result of the song "Besos de lejos." On June 23, 2015, Estefan introduced Soy Mujer on Sony Latin. Estefan's best Spanish-language hits on the album are contained on the CD.

Estefan's revealed that she was rerecording her music catalog with Brazilian rhythms and four new songs on her album titled Brazil305. On June 12, 2020, she unveiled "Cuando Hay Amor," the album's first single.

Estefan's "Put on Your Mask," a parody of her 1989 hit "Get on Your Feet," was released in April 2020, with the lyrics adapted to highlight the importance of wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Estefan wrote and published "We Needed Time" in May 2020 as a musical work to reflect the country's feelings and emotions during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Estefan's early evening chat with her son Nayib, who told her that although he wouldn't have asked for a pandemic, it had given him ample time to spend with his wife and son. Gloria penned the lyrics and composed the melody, taking this into account. The film was shot on and around Estefan's home on Star Island, Miami, by socially distanced cinematographers using drone cameras to capture the pandemic's stunning tranquility. The album was released for free from Estefan's official website and on several streaming services.

Estefan Family Christmas is back in 2022. Emilio and Gloria Estefan say the album features Gloria Estefan, Emily Estefan's daughter Emily, and her grandson (Sasha) who are in the studio recording the album.

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