Graciela Beltrán facts for kids

Graciela Beltrán (born December 29, 1974) is a talented Mexican-American singer. She started singing at just six years old in Los Angeles, performing at restaurants and parties. Many people know her as "La Reina Del Pueblo," which means "The Queen of the People." She is famous for being one of the most important female voices in regional Mexican music. Graciela helped shape this music style and made sure women had a strong place in it.

She was part of a very successful album called Las Reinas Del Pueblo. This album also featured the famous Mexican-American singer Selena. It has sold over 5 million copies around the world.

Early Life and Music Start

Graciela Beltrán was born in the United States. She began her music journey by entertaining her neighbors, who became her first fans. She faced some very difficult family times while growing up. Despite these challenges, she kept pursuing her dream of singing.

Her music career really took off in Los Angeles. She started recording albums of norteño, banda, and mariachi music. She used the name Gracielita Beltrán back then. After four years, record companies noticed her talent. EMI offered to produce her next album. One of her first hit songs with EMI was "Baraja de Oro." Graciela was nominated for "Regional Mexican Female Singer of the Year" at the Lo Nuestro Awards two years in a row.

Graciela Beltrán's Career

Graciela Beltrán is very proud of the many artists she has worked with. She has sung duets with famous musicians like Ednita Nazario, Emilio Navaira, and Joan Sebastian. She also shared the stage with legendary singer Vicente Fernández. Her album with Selena, Las Reinas Del Pueblo, sold millions of copies worldwide.

In 2006, Graciela was a special guest at the Cinco de Mayo celebrations. These events happen every year at the White House. She performed her music for the President of the United States, George W. Bush. She has also appeared in five movies and released 26 albums. You might have seen her on popular TV shows like Sábado Gigante and Siempre en Domingo.

After being away from recording for almost four years, Graciela Beltrán returned in 2014. She started her own record label and released three new music projects. These included an album of hits with mariachi music and another with banda sinaloense. She also released a live CD/DVD. Since then, she has been on extensive tours in the U.S. and Mexico.

Graciela has received several awards for her music. In 2007, she received the Premio Lo Nuestro A La Trayectoria. This award recognized her 20 years of success in regional Mexican music. As of 2017, she has released 26 albums throughout her amazing career.

Discography

Albums

• 1987: Gracielita Beltrán
• 1988: Gracielita Beltrán – 16 exitos'
• 1989: La Estrellita de Sinaloa
• 1989: Revelación Ranchero
• 1989: La Pochita de Sinaloa
• 1990: Gracielita Beltrán con la Banda Culiacán
• 1991: Graciela Beltrán - Voy a morir por ti - con Mariachi
• 1992: Juntos Cantan a México con Mariachi con Chalino Sánchez
• 1993: Mis Mejores Canciones – 17 Super Exitos
• 1993: Graciela Beltrán con la Banda Santa Cruz
• 1994: 12 Super Exitos
• 1995: Tesoro
• 1995: Las Reinas del Pueblo con Selena
• 1995: Te Sigo Extrañando a dúo con Grupo Modelo - Single
• 1996: Mi Corazón Es Tuyo
• 1996: Graciela Beltrán y Los Tucanes de Tijuana - Single
• 1997: Tuya - con Mariachi
• 1998: La Reina Del Pueblo con Banda y Mariachi
• 1998: Robame Un Beso - Producido por Joan Sebastian
• 1998: Graciela Beltrán con Banda – Grandes y Nuevos Exitos
• 1998: Navidad Para Mi Pueblo - Junto con otros artistas
• 1999: Graciela Beltrán con Banda – Grandes y Nuevos Exitos Volumen 2
• 1999: La Reina Del Pueblo con Banda
• 2000: La Reyna Del Pueblo 2000
• 2001: Para Mi Pueblo
• 2001: Esto Es Lo Nuestro
• 2002: A Los Grandes
• 2003: No Me Arrepiento De Nada
• 2003: Graciela Beltrán – La Historia - Incluye 10 Videos
• 2004: Mi Otro Sentimiento
• 2006: Rancherisimas con Banda
• 2007: Promesas No
• 2007: Mujeres Bravas
• 2008: Una Reina En Hollywood
• 2009: La Reina De La Banda
• 2014: Homenaje A La Voz Ranchera
• 2017: Évitame La Pena

Filmography

• 1990 Ni Parientes Somos as Herself
• 1991 El Corrido De Los Perez as Herself
• 1994 La Reina de las Bandas as Herself
• 1994 La Quebradita as Herself
• 2014 Tongue Tied as Marielena