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Over the course of this extraordinary career, Vida, also known as, The Electric Cowboys, have been awarded multiple awards in some of TTMA’S major categories. Far beyond the extraordinary levels of success that the group had already achieved, 2001 managed to add further levels of accomplishment as they accepted the challenge to tour the record breaking “Fly” tour with Country music’s very own, The Dixie Chicks. In addition, to this successful tour, the group has opened up for some of Country Music’s biggest names such as: Jo Dee Messina, Clay Walker, Toby Keith, and Shedaisy. Whether it is Tejano, or Country, they manage to reach the hearts and lives of music fans across the nation. With their feet planted firmly on the ground, they continue to place their eyes on the stars, and that alone has been key success to maintaining a rapport with their audiences that is truly unexcelled. It is very apparent that this group’s passion for music is strong enough to propel their career through many, many more years of enormous success. This unpredictable group’s foundation is built upon solid dedication, hard work, team-effort, and above all it all comes directly from the heart. Everyone gives 101%, and play absolutely amazing parts. These key ingredients allow them to give in return to the thousands of fans that come out and continued to inspire of what has become a musical journey.

These down to earth, yet undeniable superstars are:

TTMA’S 2005 “Guitar Player Of The Year” Jason Martinez, Keyboards, Michael Molini, Drums, Tim Villanueva, Accordion, Joel Vasquez, and last, but certainly not least. The Voice behind it all: Art Tigerina.
Lead Vocalist, Art Tigerina, consistently earns critical praise as a charismatic vocal artist with a versatile expressive ability. A versatility that has become another one of Vida’s trademarks.

With the release of “Vida Vivo” in 2004, the group toured in broad recognition for their unique artistry, and received a Grammy nomination for “Best Album” at the 47th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Vida’s release“Ultimo Segundo” only continued the success as hit single “Tomas Tomas” Climbed the charts.

This is a group that truly stops at nothing! The hard work, and dedication only continued. For months of long hours the group worked very closely with J-Beck records producer, Carl Becker to release their first Country album entitled: “Prisoner Of The Honky Tonk”, An album that has become another amazing display of this career that only continues to soar. In as little as three weeks after their release, hit single "Because I Love You", secured the 6 position on Texas Radio 947, 4 on BNET Radio, and 4 on USA Tejano. Taking another musical stand in both the Tejano and Country charts, national media attention tours in from Nashville’s Music Row, CD-TEX, Italy’s finest, Planet Country. "We are getting Reviews from all over the world. This proves once again that these boys are here for the long haul, says J-Beck Records Producer, Carl Becker".
Vida is a complex, unpredictable, ball of talent and energy, And now with seven of the best selling albums in the industry..they are like a slow burning fuse headed for explosion, and to add fuel to the fire, The Electric Cowboys were recently announced as one of CMT’s Music Madness’ finalist! Though this honor is impressive, it only gives a small indication of what The Electric Cowboys have accomplished -- and how they have possitively affected the music industry. A legacy- for generations to follow, leaving behind, that if you want something bad enough, nothing is impossible. Any time you find a group with this type of dream and desire — no matter the twists, the turns, or how long the road to travel —they’ll find success in whatever the outcome.

Some of Vida’s many well deserved awards are as follows:

1998 “TTMA SHOWBAND OF THE YEAR”
1999 “TEMA SHOWBAND OF THE YEAR”
1999 “TEMA DRUMMER OF THE YEAR”
1999 “TEMA MALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR”
2004 “TTMA RISING BAND OF THE YEAR”
2005 “TTMA SHOWBAND OF THE YEAR”
2005 “SXSW TEX MEX BAND OF THE YEAR”
2005 “TTMA GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR”
2005 “RECEIVED GRAMMY NOMINATION”
2005 “BEST TEJANO/CONJUNTO GROUP OF THE YEAR” By Current Magazine


VIDA’S DISCOGRAPHY IS AS FOLLOWS:

“VIDA” WITH THEIR 1 HIT.. “SIN BUENAS CONDICIONES”
“SIN CONTROL” WITH THE TOP 5 HIT “MUJERES, MUJERES”
“SANGRE PARA TI”, FEATURING “COMO VIVIRE”
“ELECTRIC COWBOYS”, WITH HIT SINGLE “ CUANDO, CUANDO”
“VIDA VIVO” GRAMMY NOMINATED LIVE ALBUM
“ULTIMO SEGUNDO” WITH HIT SINGLE “TOMAS, TOMAS”
“PRISONER OF THE HONKY TONK” WITH HIT SINGLE “BECAUSE I LOVE YOU”
“LIVE AT THE LONESTAR SALOON” FEATURING HIT SINGLE “TE JURO”

And now Grupo Vida/The Electric Cowboys will soon present the two most highly anticipated cd’s, anxiously awaited by thousands…………………… “Heartaches and Highways”, and “Generations”!

“GENERATIONS” featuring hit single “Amor A Primera Vista” Visit: www.grupovidanews.com , www.myspace.com/grupovidanews, www.theelectriccowboys.com, and www.myspace.com/electriccowboys