Without a doubt that song has special meaning for me because it created so many things for me that might have never been there otherwise, ... You know there are certain songs I could never leave out of the mix, and that one is certainly at the top of the list.

A Corazon Abierto (An Open Heart).

I'm interested, but I want to conquer it bit by bit. The person who dedicates themselves completely to the Anglo market can get absorbed completely, and it can take away a lot of time that you would dedicate to attending to your Latino public.

I feel very proud to be an ambassador of Mexican music. Wherever I go, I will always bring my mariachi. It's what I grew up with. It's what I love the most.

Considering my upbringing and what I saw around me everyday, I can't deny that I didn't have some kind of an advantage, ... But at the same time I'd be lying if I said I've never felt any pressure.

I'm pleased to honor our heritage by joining The History Channel en espanol to bring the history and culture of our people to the U.S. Hispanic market and to America, ... Our history defines and strengthens us. It is important that our children know our roots and that we celebrate our heroes not just during this month, but throughout the year.

Estoy muy contento de poder darle honor a nuestra herencia junto a The History Channel en español para llevarle la historia y cultura de nuestra gente al mercado hispano estadounidense y a los americanos, ... Nuestra historia nos define y nos fortalece. Es importante que nuestros hijos sepan de nuestras raí­ces y que celebramos nuestros héroes no sólo durante este mes, sino durante todo el año.

[His father wasn't thrilled with his venture into pop,] but now he understands because he's seen the results among the people, ... It's not completely to his liking, but what else can he do now that he sees I was right?