For Immediate Release

FREDDY FENDER: THE LEGEND CONTINUES WITH A “GRAMMY” NOMINATION

(Nashville) -- The announcement in Nashville today by the National Academy Of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) of nominees for the “44th Annual Grammy Awards” included the welcomed comeback project of Baldemar Huerta—better known to this legions of worldwide fans as Freddy Fender—whose album 'La Musica De Baldemar Huerta' received the nod in the “Best Latin Pop Album” category.

A winner of two past “Grammy Awards,” Fender was ecstatic when advised by phone of the nomination at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas. “Man, I am blown away,” he exclaimed “Getting to do the album with Michael and Ron Morales and all the talented people involved was a real kick for me…and now the nomination…I couldn't be happier!”

The project, a tribute to his Hispanic heritage, takes listeners on a musical journey back to Fender's roots in the Rio Grande Valley, from which he rose from 'rags to riches,' overcoming career and cultural challenges to leave a major musical imprint that has to date spanned six decades.

On January 24th, Freddy will face a challenge of a different sort. He will undergo kidney transplant surgery at the University of San Antonio. His daughter, Marla, will donate the kidney. With the surgery, Fender has the hope of reversing the deteriorating health problems that have faced him over the past few years.

When asked if he planned on attending the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, set to be televised live on CBS-TV on February 27th, (8 P.M. ET), Fender replied with the earthy humility that his endeared his celebrity, “I'll be back at 100% be then, ready to take on all comers! I'm already thinking about my acceptance speech!”

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