Mexican music legend Vicente Fernández will be playing his last concert on Saturday in the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Vicente Fernandez Prepares to Take the Stage for His Final Shows & Tour
The “El Rey” singer will close a successful music career of more than 50 years with this free concert as a thank you to his fans for all the support.
Quiero compartirles mi despedida de los escenarios para agradecer a todo mi público #UnAztecaEnElAzteca #16DeAbril pic.twitter.com/JyWcHX9P34
— Vicente Fernandez (@_VicenteFdez) 5 de febrero de 2016
Just days before the concert, considered to be the end of an era, Latin music stars such as Ha*Ash, Río Roma, Dulce María, Alejandro Fernández and Belanova are paying tribute to the 76-year old singer using the hashtag #ChenteSigueSiendoElRey (Vicente will always be the king).
“Goodbye to one of the greatest, your music will remain in everyone’s hearts,” wrote the Mexican duo on Twitter.
Adiós a un grande #ChenteSigueSiendoElRey tu música quedará intacta en el corazón de todos. ?????? @_VicenteFdez pic.twitter.com/LrD71vawOl
— Ha*Ash (@haashoficial) 3 de abril de 2016
Singer/songwriter Samo sang “El Rey” as part of the tribute.
Con cariño @_VicenteFdez #ChenteSigueSiendoElRey pic.twitter.com/77BjafgnRe
— SAMO (@SAMOALLSTAR) 7 de abril de 2016
“Here with my dad a few years ago, learning from him and enjoying some food,” wrote Alejandro.
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Junto a mi papá @_vicentefdez hace años aprendiendo de él, disfrutando de una comida #Chente #ChenteSigueSiendoElRey pic.twitter.com/tGQ5oXI1Cr
— Alejandro Fernandez (@alexoficial) 7 de abril de 2016
“God bless you, Vicente. You are a Mexican music legend to the world,” wrote Mexican singer Edith Márquez.
Dios lo bendiga señor. ¡¡Una leyenda en la música mexicana para el mundo!! #ChenteSigueSiendoElRey @_VicenteFdez pic.twitter.com/Cd2ZB65QsX
— Edith Marquez (@EdithMarquezL) 7 de abril de 2016
Río Roma published: “Sending a big hug to our Vicente Fernández, who is and will always be the king.”
Un fuerte abrazo a nuestro querido @_VicenteFdez que es, sigue y seguirá siendo El Rey. #ChenteSigueSiendoElRey pic.twitter.com/ArOmQIO0JI
— Río Roma (@RioRomamx) 5 de abril de 2016
Belanova: “Sharing a tribute we did with a lot of love and respect to the great Vicente Fernández.”
Compartimos el homenaje que hicimos con mucho cariño y respeto para EL GRAN @_VicenteFdez —#ChenteSigueSiendoElRey —https://t.co/kMQCBiUBbQ
— Belanova (@Belanova) 5 de abril de 2016
The former RBD singer took to social media to say: “How will we ever forget you? You are an icon in music. Thank you for so much.”
De qué manera lo olvidamos Don @_VicenteFdez ?un estandarte de la música,gracias por tanto? ?#ChenteSigueSiendoElRey pic.twitter.com/QkRmzBp2b0
— Dulce Maria (@DulceMaria) 6 de abril de 2016
Camila Fernández, granddaughter of Vicente, wrote: “I am the most proud granddaughter. I love you, Tata.”
Soy la nieta más orgullosa! @_vicentefdez —- Que lindas muestras de cariño! #ChenteSigueSiendoElRey! Te amo tata —-? pic.twitter.com/3fbajWJzRk
— Camila Fernández. (@CamiFdzOficial) 10 de abril de 2016
The upcoming concert will conclude his goodbye tour, which started back in 2012 when he announced he’d be retiring from the stage. Fernández is known as a staple in the ranchera genre, interpreting songs like “Mujeres Divinas,” “Hermoso Cariño,” “Por Tu Maldito Amor,” “Acá Entre Nos,” “De Qué Manera Te Olvido,” “Por Tu Maldito Amor” and “Volver, Volver,” among many others.
Camila will share the stage with her dad Alejandro Fernández for the first time during the 2016 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will take place April 28. The “Me Dediqué a Perderte” singer will also be receiving the Billboard Hall of Fame Award during the ceremony, a special recognition given to artists who have achieved worldwide recognition for their work, transcending musical genres and languages.