Jenni Rivera

American singer (1969–2012)

Fame60.5
Momentum11.6
Mexico rank#116

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Fame60.5
Momentum11.6
Mexico rank#116
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Lived 1969–2012, aged 43Mexico

Mexico MusiciansSinger / Musician

Wikipedia
25 languages
Cross-language footprint
Rank in Mexico
#116
Musicians
Era
1969–2012
Aged 43
Known for
Filly Brown
2013

Summary

Updated 2026-06-23

Dolores Janney "Jenni" Rivera was an American singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and producer known for her work within the regional Mexican music genre, specifically in the styles of banda, mariachi and norteño. In life and death, several media outlets including CNN, Billboard, Fox News, and The New York Times have labeled her the most important female figure and top-selling female artist in regional Mexican music. Billboard magazine named her the "Top Latin Artist of 2013", and the "Best Selling Latin Artist of 2013".