Biography
An internationally renowned pop star, Gloria Estefan paved the way for Spanish-speaking artists to dominate the music charts. She first captured millions of hearts as the lead singer of Miami Sound Machine, performing Top 10 hits such as "Conga" (1985), "Rhythm is Gonna Get You" (1987), and "Don't Wanna Lose You" (1989). Blending Latin, dance and adult contemporary styles, Estefan remained a major force in the music industry until a tragic bus …
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Career Milestones
1977 | Began singing with the Miami Sound Machine (then billed as the Miami Latin Boys with Gloria Estefan) |
1984 | Miami Sound Machine released first English language album Eyes of Innocence, featuring the dance hit "Dr. Beat" |
1985 | Achieved crossover success with the Miami Sound Machine album Primitive Love and its hit singles "Conga," "Bad Boy," and the ballad "Words Get in the Way" |
1987 | Released the multi-platinum selling Let It Loose, featuring "Anything for You" and "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" |
1988 | Group's name changed to Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine |
1989 | Released first album credited as solo artist Cuts Both Ways |
1990 | Critically injured near Scranton, PA when a speeding semi-truck crashed into her tour bus |
1991 | Released comeback album Into the Light and the inspirational hit "Coming Out of the Dark" |
1993 | First Spanish language album as a solo artist, Mi Tierra |
1994 | Recorded a cover disco hit "Turn the Beat Around" originally performed by Vicki Sue Robinson in 1976; track was included in the covers album Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me |
1996 | Released the single "Reach," the official song of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, GA |
1998 | Featured in the very first "Divas Live: An Honors Concert for VH1 Save the Music" alongside Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, and Shania Twain |
1999 | Film acting debut, "Music of the Heart" opposite Meryl Streep; also sang film's theme song with *NSYNC |
2000 | Co-starred with Andy Garcia in the biographical drama "For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story" |
2003 | Released first English language album in five years Unwrapped |
2009 | Along with husband Emilio, bought a small ownership stake in the Miami Dolphins |
2011 | Celebrated her Latin-dance-pop roots with Miss Little Havana |
2012 | Guest starred on musical comedy series "Glee" (Fox) |