Although Alejandro Fernández has written his own history in Mexican music, he is still the son of perhaps the biggest star of ranchera music: Vicente Fernández. To continue his father's legacy ...

Vicente Fernandez, Towering Icon of Mexican Music, Dies at 81 The ranchera music star was also an actor who appeared in more than 30 films.

Fans have taken to social media to honor Vicente 'Chente' Fernández, the 81-year-old Mexican singing legend whose death was announced Sunday.

FILE – Vicente Fernandez performs a medley at the 20th Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. The 81-year-old king of ranchera music is in critical but stable condition after being ...

The King of ranchera music, Vicente Fernandez, died Sunday. He leaves tens of millions of devoted fans throughout the Latino world.