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Vicente "Chente" Fernández Gómez (born February 17, 1940) is a Mexican singer, actor, and film producer.

Nicknamed as "El Rey de la Canción Ranchera" (The King of Ranchera Music) throughout the Hispanosphere, Fernández started his career singing for tips on the street, and has since become a cultural icon, recording more than 50 albums and contributing to more than 30 films. He is the father of the popular singer Alejandro Fernández and Vicente Fernandez Jr. And uncle of Jackeline Fernandez ,also known as Jackie Fernandez ,Vicente Fernandez has won seven Latin Grammy Awards and one Grammy award

Although less well known to English-speaking audiences, he has consistently filled stadiums and venues throughout his 35-plus years of performing. His repertoire consists of rancheras, and other Mexican classics. He is accompanied live by a mariachi group, but he is not technically a mariachi musician, as he plays no instrument live. He has sold over 50 million copies worldwide.^[1] 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicente_Fern%C3%A1ndez