Shelly Lares

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Shelly Lares
Birth nameMichelle Yvette Lares
Born (1971-11-13) November 13, 1971 (age 52)
San Antonio, Texas, United States
OriginSan Antonio, Texas, United States
GenresTejano, Country
Occupation(s)Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, percussion, vocals
Years active1986–present
LabelsShell Shock Records 3
Websitehttp://www.shellylaresmusic.com/

Michelle Yvette Lares (born November 13, 1971), best known as Shelly Lares, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and percussionist. Starting in 1984, Lares was nominated for

Female Vocalist of the Year for thirteen consecutive years and won several other awards at the Tejano Music Awards throughout her career. She signed a recording contract with Manny Records in 1986. She left the label in 1996, and signed with Sony Music Latin
until she was dropped in the late 1990s. In 2006, she signed a recording contract with Tejas Records.

Lares is known for her "talent and charismatic stage presence and strong voice." according to

Regional Mexican Songs chart. Her other single, "No Me Olvides", peaked at number 40 on the Hot Latin Tracks chart in 2000.[1]

Career

Shelly Lares was born on November 13, 1971, in

crossover into country music.[4]

In 1996, Shelly released her self-titled album which included duets with country singer Vince Gill. By 2000, Shelly Lares became the most popular female Tejano singer.[5] In 2005, Shelly Lares won Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards.[6]

Her single, "Siempre Lo Esperare", peaked at number 30 on the US

Top Latin Albums chart.[9]

In 2008, Lares came out as a member of the LGBT community. Lares moved to West Texas from San Antonio to be with a woman she was dating at that time. In 2018, Lares began dating Mia Gutierrez. In 2022, she provided vocals on the single "Break Through", along with rapper Squishy, Tejano pop singer Eric Lee, Anjelique, and ISXK.[10] Lares began operating her own record label, Shellshock Records 3, and has signed TikToker El Gallo Dez,[11] and 12-year-old Allie.[12] Lares has produced recordings for Alicia C.,[13] and New Mexico singer Keana Huerta.[14]

Discography

  • Tu Solo Tu (1989)
  • Dynamite (1990)
  • Sabes Que Si (1991)
  • Tejano Star (1992)
  • Apaga La Luz (1993)
  • Quiero Ser Tu Amante (1994)
  • Shelly (1996)
  • Aqui Me Encuentro (1997)
  • Donde Hay Fuego (1998)
  • Mil Besos (2000)
  • 3 Veces (2002)
  • Encore (2003)
  • Sigue Mi Camino (2004)
  • Reflejo (2007)
  • Mirando Adelante (2010)
  • Renacer (2012)
  • De Mi Corazon (2013)

References

  1. ^
    Rovi Corporation
    . Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  2. ISBN 978-1603440028
    .
  3. ISBN 978-1101580264
    .
  4. ISBN 1585441880. Shelly Lares. - Read online, registration required
  5. ISBN 0312254253
    .
  6. ^ Cobo, Leila (April 2, 2005). "Salsa Songs to Ring Cells". Billboard. Vol. 117, no. 14. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  7. ^ "Shelly Lares > Hot Latin Tracks". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  8. ^ "Shelly Lares > Regional Mexican Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  9. ^ "Shelly Lares > Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  10. ^ Medina, John Henry (June 14, 2023). "Shelly Lares chats life as Tejano musician and member of LGBTQ+ community". Tejano Nation. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  11. ^ Medina, John Henry (April 12, 2023). "El Gallo Dez premieres 'Rogando Por Tu Amor' official music video". Tejano Nation. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  12. ^ Marie, Lisa (May 5, 2023). "12-year-old Allie debuts Tejano single 'Mi Fascinacion'". Tejano Nation. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  13. ^ Medina, John Henry (March 13, 2023). "Alicia C releases official music video for 'Te Digo Adios'". Tejano Nation. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  14. ^ Marie, Lisa (March 10, 2023). "Keana debuts with Shelly Lares-produced 'Superhéroe'". Tejano Nation. Retrieved June 15, 2023.

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