Gloria Estefan Wins Big!!! at the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards

Gloria and Emilio Estefan win big at last nights Grammy Awards.

Gloria and Emilio captured Grammys for Best Traditional Tropical Album for "90 Millas" and Best Tropical Song for "Pintame de Colores".

The crowning moment of the night was when Gloria accepted her lifetime achievement award as the 2008 Latin Grammy Person of the Year.

It followed a historic performance of Gloria performing a medley of hits including "No Llores" that featured the legendary Carlos Santana and Jose Feliciano.

Andy Garcia & Maria Elena Salinas co-hosted the 2008 Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year Tribute to Gloria Estefan

On November 12th, 2008, the 2008 Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year tribute event honored Gloria Estefan for her philanthropic, professional and cultural accomplishments. The night featured appearances by Banda El Recodo, Jose Feliciano, Luis Fonsi, Patti LaBelle, John Legend, Gian Marco, Miami Sound Machine, Ednita Nazario, New York Philharmonic Of The Americas With Alondra De La Parra, Alexandre Pires, Carlos Santana, and Jon Secada.

Gloria Estefan was very touched by the occasion. It was a very memorable evening for her and her entire family who was present for this truelly special moment. The night was filled with love and admiration for Gloria.  It showcased her almost 30 years in show business while some of her all time favorite artists honored her by performing their renditions of her songs. It was amazing to hear all of this incredible talent pay homage to Gloria.

Gloria Estefan Wraps Her Sold Out Summer Tour With A Benefit Concert Back Home

MIAMI, FL (October 20, 2008) – Five time Grammy Award winner and International Superstar, Gloria Estefan, wrapped her sold-out summer concert tour  on the closing night of the internationally acclaimed Aruba Music Festival. According to organizers, it was the most attended in festival history and included fans from all over the world.
 
During her summer tour, Gloria performed to sold out crowds in 11 different cities over two months.  Tour stops included Istanbul, London, Madrid, Barcelona Tenerife, Rotterdam and finally ending in Aruba. This marked the first time in twelve years that Estefan toured Europe.

Happy Halloween From Gloria

Gloria at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando in Florida.

Latin singer, songwriter and multiple Grammy Award-winner Gloria Estefan came face to face with the creatures of the night at Halloween Horror Nights 18 when she visited Universal Orlando Resort with her family. Halloween Horror Nights continues at Universal Orlando for select nights through Nov. 1; remaining dates include: Oct. 16-19, 22-26, and Oct. 29-Nov. 1.

Visit www.halloweenhorrornights.com for more information.

Photo Credit: Kevin Kolczynsk, Universal Orlando

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Honors International Superstar

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Honors International Superstar and South Florida's Own Gloria Estefan with First Commemorative Musical Series $5 Casino Chip

Special Edition Collectible Limited to 2,500 Chips Debuted Monday, October 13;
Launch Coincides with Estefan's Charitable Concert for Education on October 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
HOLLYWOOD, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has honored international recording superstar and South Florida 's own Gloria Estefan with an exclusive commemorative $5 casino chip. This special edition collectible, the first in a musical series that the hotel plans to promote, debuted to players and fans on Monday, October 13. It is limited to a 2,500 run.  The chip is available at the casino cash cage and is valid for all table games at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood , only.