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Today in History: Selena's Dreaming of You boosts Tejano music

7/18/2025

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On July 18, 1995, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's posthumous album, *Dreaming of You*, was released, marking a pivotal moment in music history. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming the first predominantly Spanish-language album to achieve this. The album sold 175,000 copies on its first day, solidifying Selena's legacy in Tejano music.

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On July 18, 1995, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's posthumous album, *Dreaming of You*, was released, marking a pivotal moment in music history. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming the first predominantly Spanish-language album to achieve this. The album sold 175,000 copies on its first day, solidifying Selena's legacy in Tejano music.