From fans to industry insiders, everyone agrees. Eddie Gonzalez is hot. And Eddie has the numbers and awards to prove it.

The Tejano/Mexican Regional artist's latest CD, Mi Charchina (El Natural), will fly by gold status. Sold out performances are the norm for the high-energy artist. And awards are mounting quickly.

At the 17th Annual Tejano Music Awards, one of the industry's most distinguished events, insiders like artists, promoters and record producers voted Eddie Gonzalez "Rising Star of the Year." The same panel of judges elected Eddie and his band, Grupo Vida, "Best New Group of the Year." Those two awards came on the heels of another important industry recognition, the prestigious Radio Y Mu~sica Award for "New Artist of the Year" in the Tejano category. Impressive accomplishments for a man any age, but even more so for a 22-year-old.

And therein lies Eddie's success -- his fresh approach to music and presentation. His powerfill vocals captivates audiences. And his performances turn crowds loose. Eddies is an addictive energy that moves fans beyond toe-tapping to flat out dance-athons with his uninhibited style that includes audience participation to the extreme.

Just as he trusts in his own ability, Eddie trusts in his fans. Why else would he dare stage dive? Running towards the stage's edge, Eddie will literally leap into the hands of his audience. His fans have never let him down.

Beyond being a dynamic performer, Eddie is also influencing an entire industry by pushing the musical envelope. His recent revival of "Mi Charchina", written by the late Corneho Reyna, took on a life of its own when Eddie adapted it to his unique style of rock-influenced pacing. And he's proving that he can create as well as he adapts. Penned by him are the songs "Mirame" and "Reina Hermosa," also his country stylings on "I Won't Let You Walk Away."

El Disgusto (Kik It), like Eddie, has performed extraordinarily. The CD spawned three hit singles, two of which have charted on Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks.

Take a listen to Eddie's newest album Mi Charchina (El Natural) and you will hear and fe~ the excitement this recording creates. See Eddie live, and you will be hooked.