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Tejano Star Emilio Navaira Critical After Crash

Posted Mar 23rd 2008 1:01PM by TMZ Staff

Grammy-winning Tejano singer Emilio Navaira was critically injured after his band's bus crashed in Houston.

Navaira and his band Rio had performed at a Houston nightclub on Saturday night. Cops say around 5:00 AM Sunday the band's bus slammed into traffic barrels on Interstate 610 northbound in Bellaire, a posh area west of downtown Houston.

Navaira is currently in critical condition at Memorial Hermann Hospital. His brother Raul was also injured in the wreck, along with several other members of the band.

The 45-year-old Navaira and Rio have released more than a dozen albums. "Acuerdate" won the 2003 Grammy for best Tejano album.

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31. EMILIO IS VERY TALENTED AND THOSE PEOPLE TALKING NEGATIVE,NEED TO GET A LIFE.I FEEL SORRY FOR YOU!.you need jesus in your heart.no matter what race you are you need to have respect for all people especially someone who is loosing battle for life.i love you emilio and i will pray for you and your family.

Posted at 5:28PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by CARMEN

32. lol Bellaire is about as posh as the men's restrooms at the Astrodome, but I'm glad to hear he's at Memorial Hermann..that really is a great hospital. I wish all involved a speedy recovery.

Oh and WTF, it isn't Latinos who are screwing up this country, it's nationalists and racists who think that the elimination of one particular culture will improve things. Go read a book or hit up some college night classes before you embarrass yourself again.

Posted at 5:30PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Lauren

33. Why can't people just be cool and either wish him and his band be better or as educated and decent people say "be nice"- I like anything with a good beat, from Guns & Roses to Emilio N. Hope they all turn out to be okay and singing again soon!
Take Care ALL!

Posted at 5:51PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Irod

34. hae WTF answer me one question idiot, if you divorce your wife; will she still be your sister????

Posted at 5:59PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by conchita leticia gutierrez-jimenex

35. Emilio is the reason I started loving tejano music. I wathced him live in Yakima Wa. one year. May God bless him and todo grupo Rio. Shooooot it!!!

Posted at 6:16PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Rick R Moses Lake, Wa.

36. Emilio Navaira was once label mates of Garth Brooks and Chris Ledoux at Capitol Records. The label marketed him as the "Latino Garth Brooks" for his English language releases. Great guy! I wish him a speedy recovery.

Posted at 6:58PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Vince

37. God Bless you Emilo, I will think about you in prayers

Posted at 10:32PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by nscheermom1

38. He doesn't look anything like Edward James Olmos, but guess who'll play him in the telepic?

Just sayin...

(Here's to a full recovery.)

Posted at 8:26PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Carolyn (Abernathy)

39. As a friend and fellow Tejano musician of Emilio I wish to express my shock and sadness for the news of his accident. As touring musicians, we all pray that every trip to a performance brings us home safe. And this is not for Tejano musicians only. Musicians from all genres of music share this prayer. To all who are generally concerned, I know the family appreciates your thoughts and well wishes, but to those who choose to use this news as a way to show hate and disrespect please stop. Take this news as a way to reflect on your own blessings and family and hope that you never have this happen to you or a loved one.

Posted at 10:36PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Anthony M.

40. Happy Easter! What is up with all the animosity, negativity and sarcasm WTF (WAY TOO FOOLISH)? No sleep for the evil.

Posted at 10:31PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Have A Peaceful And Happy Easter Weekend

41. I actually saw the bus when I was heading to the opposite way on the freeway. It was a huge crash and traffic headed north was at a complete stop which is very odd even in Houston. There were cops and trucks everywhere trying to assess the damage.

Posted at 8:23PM on Mar 25th 2008 by Kelly

42. Goodness I cannot believe people like WTF still exist. HISPANICS are the people who make this world more tolerable you retard!! Its people that are so ignorant like you who are screwing you this world!

Posted at 10:06PM on Apr 1st 2008 by A true Hispanic and proud!

43. I love his music. He is such a great entertainer and a big success in Tejano music. We here in Texas are praying for Emilio, Raulito y todo su familia.

Posted at 10:39PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Virginia A.

44. HOPE EMILIO AND ALL HIS BAND WILL GET THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.....MAY GOD BLESS THEM ALL.....

Posted at 11:27PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by CASSINOVA

45. I ALSO THINK PEOPLE SHOULD BE MORE FULL OF PASSION FOR ANYONE WHO IS HUMAN WHO HAS TO GO THROUGH SUCH A TOUGH ORDEAL....EMILIO SHOULD BE TREATED AS ONE OF YOUR FAMILY HAS BEEN INJURED WE ARE ALL GOD KIDS AND DESERVE THAT RESPECT....JOHN 3:16

Posted at 11:27PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by CASSINOVA

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