The AC Cruz Podcast
149 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsAC Cruz is best known as a Morning show radio personality, and award winning radio program director. He was always the market leader. This new podcast is not only entertaining but also a bit controversial as AC takes you behind the scenes with some of the most famous artists and industry leaders like Bobby Pulido, Michael Salgado, Javier Galvan, Los Palominos, and many more!
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S13 E4 Behind the Mic with Sunny Sauseda
December 04, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 48.3 MBHe's the most energetic accordionist in the genre. 3 time Grammy award winner, 2 time Male Entertainer at the Tejano Music Awards, Tejano Music Hall of Famer and the list goes on. He chats briefly about his career, his ups and downs starting with his dear friend Eddie Gonzalez then with former bandmates Grupo Vida and the repercussions of touring with the Dixie Chicks, new music, new tours for 2023. This and so much more as we go Behind the Mic with Sunny Sauseda.
S13 E3 Behind the Mic with Randy Caballero *REPOST*
November 27, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 43.8 MBRecorded Thanksgiving holiday last year before the passing of one of the greats Paulino Bernal go behind the scenes and Behind the Mic with Randy Caballero. REPOST 11/28/21 Randy Caballero of 512Studios in Austin TX. chatting career, new music and working with some of the greats like Conjunto Bernal, La Mafia just to mention a few, once married to Laura Canales and a broken relationship with Xelencia. All this and more on The AC Cruz Podcast Behind the Mic with Randy Caballero.
S13 E2 Behind the Mic with Aisha
November 06, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 39.9 MBAisha is an emerging artist in Tejano music, the San Antonio singer began her career as a backup vocalist for Stephanie Lynn, and Oscar G, among others, and is currently with Ram Herrera's Outlaw Band. She launched a solo career with her debut album, "Mi Vida En Cancion," in 2018, which earned her a Tejano Music Awards nomination for Best New Female Artist. She chats with AC about her life, music, reaction to a recent radio interview, and so much more on this episode of The AC Cruz Podcast.
S13 E1 Behind the Mic with Art Tigerina
October 30, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 31.1 MBBehind the Mic with Art Tigerina, originally from Bryan/College Station, Texas, he's an energetic and soulful vocalist who has entertained thousands in a span of over 2 decades. Tigerina remembers his first musical influences coming from his dad, Trinidad Tigerina and brothers who were always in bands and playing music. He shares details on new music with the Art Tigerina Band to the Jukebox Preachers. Oh yeah and his love for cars! This and so much more on this episode of The AC Cruz Podcast.
Behind the Mic w/Jesse Turner y Siggno Feb. 2019 *REPOST*
October 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBJesse Turner y Grupo Siggno it’s a first for both. Jesse’s first ever podcast and the first FB Live for AC Cruz, what’s the worst that could happen. He talks about the 1st time he heard his song on the radio, his son’s tragic accident that would change his life forever. Plus new tours, new countries for 2019 all this and more on this episode.
The History of David Lee Garza y Los Musicales.*REPOST 2019*
October 09, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 53.2 MBHe's recognized by three initials DLG. He's helped launch the careers of many. Ram Herrera, Emilio Navaira, Jay Perez and so many more, and ready to chat with AC Cruz about how he got his start with his father and brothers forming Los Musicales. Funny stories about former vocalists, what he does to relax and what he thinks about retiring. All this and more on this episode it's David Lee Garza
*REPOST* Emilio & Diego Navaira The Last Bandoleros
October 06, 2022 14:00 - 43 minutes - 41.8 MBEmilio and Diego Navaira Jerry Fuentes and Derrick James these are The Last Bandoleros! Emilio and Diego chat with AC about how they are dealing with the pandemic, their recent performance on Good Morning America and why it was so special, to unforgettable memories and never heard before stories of their dad the late great Emilio Navaira! New music. (did someone let the cat out of the bag) will it be Tejano? You be the judge. All this and more on the Season premiere of The AC Cruz Podcast..
4th Anniversary of The AC Cruz Podcast Behind the Mic w/ Mike Gonzalez
October 04, 2022 04:10 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB4th Anniversary of The AC Cruz Podcast. Since 2018 we've been going Behind the Mic with in-depth, exclusive interviews with some of your favorite artists. Bobby Pulido, Javier Galvan, Michael Salgado, Los Palominos and Mike Gonzalez all of these episodes are republished from Season 1 and available to you right now on The AC Cruz Podcast.
4th Anniversary of The AC Cruz Podcast Behind the Mic w/ Los Palominos
October 04, 2022 04:08 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB4th Anniversary of The AC Cruz Podcast. Since 2018 we've been going Behind the Mic with in-depth, exclusive interviews with some of your favorite artists. Bobby Pulido, Javier Galvan, Michael Salgado, Los Palominos and Mike Gonzalez all of these episodes are republished from Season 1 and available to you right now on The AC Cruz Podcast.
4th Anniversary of The AC Cruz Podcast Behind the Mic w/ Michael Salgado
October 04, 2022 04:06 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB4th Anniversary of The AC Cruz Podcast. Since 2018 we've been going Behind the Mic with in-depth, exclusive interviews with some of your favorite artists. Bobby Pulido, Javier Galvan, Michael Salgado, Los Palominos and Mike Gonzalez all of these episodes are republished from Season 1 and available to you right now on The AC Cruz Podcast.
4th Anniversary of The AC Cruz Podcast Behind the Mic w/Javier Galvan
October 04, 2022 04:04 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB4th Anniversary of The AC Cruz Podcast. Since 2018 we've been going Behind the Mic with in-depth, exclusive interviews with some of your favorite artists. Bobby Pulido, Javier Galvan, Michael Salgado, Los Palominos and Mike Gonzalez all of these episodes are republished from Season 1 and available to you right now on The AC Cruz Podcast.
4th Anniversary of The AC Cruz Podcast Behind the Mic Premiere Episode w/ Bobby Pulido
October 04, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB4th Anniversary of The AC Cruz Podcast. Since 2018 we've been going Behind the Mic with in-depth, exclusive interviews with some of your favorite artists. Bobby Pulido, Javier Galvan, Michael Salgado, Los Palominos and Mike Gonzalez all of these episodes are republished from Season 1 and available to you right now on The AC Cruz Podcast.
*Bonus Episode* Abraham Quintanilla Parts 1 & 2 mixed into one unforgettable hour.
September 04, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 54.1 MBRevisiting our exclusive conversation with Abraham Quintanilla Parts 1 & 2 mixed into one episode. It's another exclusive, chatting about everything from the original Dinos in 1957 to family, Selena and of course Abraham's new book A Father's Dream: My Family's Journey in Music. All this and a huge surprise (even AC didn't see this coming) on The AC Cruz Podcast
*BONUS EPISODE* Jimmy G. B-Day Tribute
August 28, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 30.2 MBAC Cruz, Mike Gonzalez and some of your favorite artists remember and share those special moments they had with Jimmy G. on what would have been his birthday today. Lalo and Elida Reyna, Johnny Rod, David Lee Grarza, Isabelle Marie, Gary Hobbs, Rebecca Valadez and so many more on this special episode of the AC Cruz Podcast.
**BONUS EPISODE** The Life & Legacy of Emilio Navaira
August 23, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 15.4 MBWe celebrate the life and legacy of late Tejano icon Emilio Navaira today, on what would have been Emilio's 60th birthday, selecting portions of interviews from the AC Cruz Podcast that feature David Lee Garza, Ram Herrera, Raulito Navaira, Destiny and Rigo Navaira, and Emilio's sons, Emilio IV and Diego, sharing personal memories of Emilio Navaira.
S12 E10 Behind the Mic with Fernando Silva
August 21, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 59.4 MBFernando Silva is a long-time, successful Tejano musician, producer, and songwriter who's credited with writing the signature songs for artists like David Olivarez's SOÑADOR, and Negami's DICEN POR AHI. He's also had success writing for an eclectic group of artists like Bobby Pulido, Fama, La Fiebre, and more recently Stevie D. His road to success didn't come easy, enduring many life obstacles such as drugs and alcohol and most tragically the death of a daughter. However, he has found ne...
S12 E9 Behind the Mic with Stevie D. and Rebecca Valadez
August 14, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 33.7 MBStevie D. and Rebecca Valadez are finally teaming up. Rebecca with a unique soulful sounding voice is a two-time Grammy winner who has sung with the likes of Joe Lopez and Jimmy Gonzalez y El Grupo MAZZ, backup vocalist for Janet Jackson and more. Stevie D. 4X Tejano Music Award winner including Male Vocalist of the Year 2021. We're chatting new music, new duets, and a new Allstarcast. Go Behind the Mic with Stevie D. and Rebecca Valadez on The AC Cruz Podcast.
S12 E8 Behind the Mic with Karla Christina
August 07, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 34.3 MBKarla Christina is an American vocal artist, raised in Nevada's capital, Carson City. Born to a Colombian mother and Costa Rican father on November 13th, 1984 in Glendale, California. She grew up speaking both English and Spanish and therefore loves singing a variety of genres in both. She's been singing since she was 3 yrs old, performed on Sabado Gigante, opened up for George Lopez & more. Get ready to go Behind the Mic with Karla Christina on the AC Cruz Podcast
S12 E7 Behind the Mic with Genyva
July 31, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 35.2 MBGenyva Salas Monjaras is a powerful vocalist from the Rio Grande Valley. The singer earned a nomination for Best New Female Artist in 2009 and returned to music in 2015 after taking away from music to battle cancer and recover from injuries suffered in an auto accident. She shares her trials and tribulations throughout her career, her current music projects including Tejanas Unidas En Cristo and much more in an emotional interview as Genyva goes Behind The Mic with The AC Cruz Podcast.
S12 E6 Behind the Mic with Johnny Rod
July 24, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 30.6 MBJohnny Rodriguez, aka Johnny Rod, is a Grammy winner and a five-time Latin Grammy winner. He is known as the righthand man for late Tejano icon Jimmy Gonzalez, producing and composing classic Tejano hits during his many years with Grupo Mazz when Jimmy G went on his own. Johnny Rod shares memories in the studio with the Tejano legend, a life-changing auto accident, his skills as a panadero (baker), and much more as he goes Behind The Mic on this episode of The AC Cruz Podcast.
S12 E5 Behind the Mic with Yeisi
July 17, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 34.8 MBYeisi (pronounced 'Jay-cee') is a Tejano newcomer with big dreams. The singer-songwriter from the Rio Grande Valley is known for his romantic style of music as featured on his two Tejano albums, "Romance Tejano" and "Reminiscencias," which features production from Grammy-winning producer Gilbert Velasquez, and Latin Grammy winner Jair Alcala of El Plan. Yeisi discusses his musical education and influences, upcoming projects, and more as he goes Behind The Mic with the AC Cruz Podcast.
S12 E4 Behind the Mic with AC Cruz hosted by DJ Saz
July 10, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 51.5 MBSidalia Almaguer Mendoza aka DJ Saz owner and on-air personality of SazRadio.com. Born in Sunnyside Washington raised in the RGV returned back to the great state of Washington at the age of 16 and hasn't looked back. Now she's taking over the podcast, DJ Saz goes Behind the Mic with your host AC Cruz
S12 E3 Behind the Mic with La Machy
July 03, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 34.9 MBLa Machy is best known as a founding member of GRAMMY-nominated international group La Conquista. The singer-songwriter and classical musician released a cover “Mamii,” adding her own signature cumbia style to the chart-topping collaboration between Karol G and Becky G. The lead single from her solo cumbia project, produced by Roland “RoRo” Gutierrez, features the signature urban cumbia beats that La Machy has been recognized since the all-girl group La Conquista debuted 25 years ago. Get re...
S12 E2 Behind the Mic with Jonny Ramirez
June 19, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 34.1 MBOne of the most popular and recognizable voices of Tejano radio is back on the San Antonio morning airwaves after the launch of Tejano 95.7 earlier this year in March. The Texas radio veteran, whose career spans over four decades, chats about his legendary career, the state of Tejano music today, and plans for the future as he goes Behind The Mic with the AC Cruz Podcast.
S12 E1 Behind the Mic with Little Joe
June 12, 2022 16:56 - 48 minutes - 45.4 MBIf you are a fan of Tejano music then you'll know this man’s music. For 60 plus years this icon has not only entertained but changed Tejano music as we know it. He was the first to add strings to musical arrangements that still stand the test of time. He has been an advocate for migrant workers rights, as well as civil and Justice rights. He has performed for presidents and other dignitaries as well as icons like Willie Nelson. So many accomplishments. Too numerous to mention. It's the tr...
REPOST- Behind the Mic Mother's Day Episode 2020
May 08, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 30 MBRobert and Eloy Pulido, A.J. Castillo, Ruben Ramos, Rigo and Raulito Navaira, Gary Hobbs, Lucky Joe, Johnny Ramirez and Jimmy Cano talking moms for Mother’s Day.
S11 E9 Behind the Mic with Destiny Navaira
April 24, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 43.6 MBDestiny Navaira is the next generation of the Navaira musical legacy and found her own sound with a life-changing move to Monterrey, Mexico a few years ago. Her debut solo album, La Preferida, earned the songstress a Tejano Music Award for Female Vocalist of the Year in 2021 placing her in elite company with Tejano music icons like Selena, Laura Canales, Elida Reyna, Shelly Lares, and Stefani Montiel. Now with a new look on life, the singer-songwriter shares details of her highly-anticipated...
S11 E8 Behind the Mic with Manny Guerra
April 17, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 55.3 MBManny Guerra is to Tejano as Berry Gordy is to Motown. Manny got his start with Isidro Lopez as his drummer, then started helping out his own brother, Rudy Guerra, and Sunny Ozuna which led to recording the classic song "Talk to Me" and many others soon followed from La Mafia, Grupo MAZZ, and of course Selena. Get ready to go Behind the Mic with record producer, music engineer, and recording artist the legendary Manny R. Guerra.
S11 E7 Behind the Mic with Demmi Garcia
April 10, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 48.1 MBShe comes from a long lineage of musical excellence deeply rooted in Tejano and Mexican American music The singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist (she plays violin, piano, guitar, and bass) has assisted and worked with Beyonce's father Matthew Knowles for several years. Now, this talented Houston vocalist has created her own path in the Tejano music industry with the chart-topping song "Con Tu Amor." It's Demmi Garcia behind the mic with The AC Cruz Podcast.
S11 E6 Behind the Mic with Neto Gutierrez
April 03, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 45.9 MBThis talented vocalist started singing in a Pentecostal church when he was just seven years old. He is a former back up singer for Artie V y Grupo Suave, and later lead vocalist for Pete Ybarra y Grupo Fuego and Tejano Highway 281. Now, he's gone solo with original music and great producers, it's San Antonio native Neto Gutierrez on The AC Cruz Podcast.
S11 E5 Behind the Mic with Rick Balderrama
March 20, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 39.8 MBSinger-songwriter and musician Rick Balderrama started touring with his father's band playing trumpet when he was just 12 years old, the late, great Henry Balderrama y La Patria. We'll chat from Rick's humble beginnings in Bigfoot, Texas, to the last recordings of him and his dad. Not to mention new music and his new merchandise that's in high demand, "Tejano Ain't Dead Baby." All this and much more on this episode of The AC Cruz Podcast.
S11 E4 Behind the Mic with Bobby Macias
March 13, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 54.4 MBHe is an amazing talent with an amazing story. A mobile DJ at the age of 11, then a broadcaster, audio producer, owner of a sound and light production company, with a franchise of Mixmaster DJs. His latest venture is a nightclub in McAllen, Texas. Join us as we go Behind the Mic with the unprecedented Bobby Macias.
S11 E3 Behind the Mic with Agnes Torres
March 06, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 38.8 MBGet ready to go Behind the Mic with an amazing woman who has been in the Tejano music business for the majority of her life. She’s been nominated for several TMA’s, she’s won the Pura Vida female vocalist of the year, twice! She’s in the Tejano Roots Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Buddy Holly Walk of Fame in Lubbock. The city of Pharr, TX honored her with a day in her name. I’m speaking of none other than the talented vocalist we all know as Agnes Torres!
S11 E2 Behind the Mic with Jonathan Espinoza
February 27, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 40.7 MBIt's Jonathan Espinoza 'Songwriter of the Year' @ the Premios Tejano Mundial 2022. This newcomer surprised everyone including himself. Musician, singer-songwriter, producer started playing piano when he was 10 years old, eventually leading to guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards as he likes to say "en el piano yo domino and the others me defiendo!" Go Behind the Mic with Jonathan Espinoza.
S11 E1 Behind the Mic with Freddie Martinez
February 20, 2022 11:36 - 45 minutes - 43.6 MBFreddie Martinez comes from humble beginnings in Corpus Christi, Texas. He and his band toured all over, from the east coast to the west coast. With a small investment, he managed to turn a record label operating out of his home into a multi-million dollar powerhouse known as Freddie Records. He has garnered five Latin Grammys and two American Grammys and was inducted into the TTMA Hall Of Fame. Get ready to go Behind the Mic with a living legend as you've never heard him before. Kicking off...
S10 E10 Behind the Mic with Mia Garcia
December 05, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 35.3 MBAt the age of 10, the City of Austin declared October 5, 2017, Mia Garcia day for her excellence in scholastics, gymnastics, and music, which led to recognition by the State of Texas in 2019. She is the youngest ever to win a Tejano Music Award with Best New Female Artist at the 38th annual Tejano Music Awards at age 11. Get ready to go Behind the Mic with the very talented Mia Garcia.
S10 E9 Behind the Mic with Randy Caballero
November 28, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 43.8 MBRandy Caballero of 512Studios in Austin TX. chatting career, new music and working with some of the greats like Conjunto Bernal, La Mafia just to mention a few, once married to Laura Canales and a broken relationship with Xelencia. All this and more on The AC Cruz Podcast Behind the Mic with Randy Caballero.
S10 E7 Behind the Mic with Randy Caballero
November 28, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 43.8 MBRandy Caballero of 512Studios in Austin TX. chatting career, new music and working with some of the greats like Conjunto Bernal, La Mafia just to mention a few, once married to Laura Canales and a broken relationship with Xelencia. All this and more on The AC Cruz Podcast Behind the Mic with Randy Caballero.
S10 E8 Behind the Mic with Cary Zayas
November 21, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 42.2 MBCary Zayas is a two-time Emmy Award-winning television anchor and journalist with a career that spans almost three decades covering the biggest news stories in the Rio Grande Valley that made national headlines. She's done national interviews (Oxygen channel and Court TV) She shares memories of those stories and much more, including the next chapter in her life in the Texas hill country as she goes Behind the Mic with The AC Cruz Podcast.
S10 E6 Behind the Mic with Cary Zayas
November 21, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 42.2 MBCary Zayas is a two-time Emmy Award-winning television anchor and journalist with a career that spans almost three decades covering the biggest news stories in the Rio Grande Valley that made national headlines. She's done national interviews (Oxygen channel and Court TV) She shares memories of those stories and much more, including the next chapter in her life in the Texas hill country as she goes Behind the Mic with The AC Cruz Podcast.
Bonus Episode 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMYs Behind the Mic w/La Fiebre, Ram Herrera, Solido
November 18, 2021 06:00 - 11 minutes - 11.4 MBBonus Episode 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMYs Behind the Mic with Joe Reynosa of La Fiebre, Ram Herrera, Ben de Leon from Solido hours before their night!
S10 E7 Bonus Episode 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMYs Behind the Mic w/La Fiebre, Ram Herrera, Solido
November 18, 2021 06:00 - 11 minutes - 11.4 MBBonus Episode 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMYs Behind the Mic with Joe Reynosa of La Fiebre, Ram Herrera, Ben de Leon from Solido hours before their night!
S10 E6 Behind the Mic with Adrian Solis
November 14, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 32.4 MBAdrian Solis, from the RGV Edcouch-Elsa to be exact. His mother, father, brother and four sisters, even his daughter all sing. This amazing soloist has released several chart toppers and is creating quite a name for himself. Recently recording a duet with Shelly Lares, embracing a new style of music called 'Mariacheño.' on The AC Cruz Podcast we go Behind the Mic with Adrian Solis.
S10 E5 Behind the Mic with Adrian Solis
November 14, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 32.4 MBAdrian Solis, from the RGV Edcouch-Elsa to be exact. His mother, father, brother and four sisters, even his daughter all sing. This amazing soloist has released several chart toppers and is creating quite a name for himself. Recently recording a duet with Shelly Lares, embracing a new style of music called 'Mariacheño.' on The AC Cruz Podcast we go Behind the Mic with Adrian Solis.
S10 E5 Behind the Mic with Johnny O.
November 07, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 54.1 MBJohnny Olivares is a 35-year radio veteran, working in Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and finally a place that he loves to call home the RGV. We chat about his recent departure from iHeartRadio and so much more, on an all new episode of The AC Cruz Podcast Behind the Mic with Johnny O.
S10 E4 Behind the Mic with Johnny O.
November 07, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 54.1 MBJohnny Olivares is a 35-year radio veteran, working in Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and finally a place that he loves to call home the RGV. We chat about his recent departure from iHeartRadio and so much more, on an all new episode of The AC Cruz Podcast Behind the Mic with Johnny O.
S10 E4 Behind the Mic with La Fiebre
October 31, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 34.6 MBQuick fun fact for ya, some of you may or may not know this. At the time "The World's Biggest Honky Tonk" Gilley's Club in Pasadena TX. might have been immortalized in the John Travolta flick Urban Cowboy, a fire later attributed to arson ended the run of this true original in 1989. The last band to play there also from Pasadena are on the podcast today. Chatting new music, new shows and their third Grammy nomination. Join us as we go Behind the Mic with the legendary Tejano group La Fiebre....
S10 E3 Behind the Mic with La Fiebre
October 31, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 34.6 MBQuick fun fact for ya, some of you may or may not know this. At the time "The World's Biggest Honky Tonk" Gilley's Club in Pasadena TX. might have been immortalized in the John Travolta flick Urban Cowboy, a fire later attributed to arson ended the run of this true original in 1989. The last band to play there also from Pasadena are on the podcast today. Chatting new music, new shows and their third Grammy nomination. Join us as we go Behind the Mic with the legendary Tejano group La Fiebre....
S10 E2 Behind the Mic with Crystal Torres
October 24, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 40.8 MBBorn in Kansas raised in Iowa. This young lady (against her will, she says laughingly) worked hard on her bachelors then followed up with her Masters. as per her mom's wishes. Then it was off to San Antonio, Texas to pursue her dream in music. But not just any kinda music, Tejano! Get ready to go Behind the Mic on the AC Cruz Podcast with the best new female artist of the 2014 Tejano Awards, Crystal Torres.
S10 E3 Behind the Mic with Crystal Torres
October 24, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 40.8 MBBorn in Kansas raised in Iowa. This young lady (against her will, she says laughingly) worked hard on her bachelors then followed up with her Masters. as per her mom's wishes. Then it was off to San Antonio, Texas to pursue her dream in music. But not just any kinda music, Tejano! Get ready to go Behind the Mic on the AC Cruz Podcast with the best new female artist of the 2014 Tejano Awards, Crystal Torres.