Rick Trevino , founder of the Tejano Music Awards , originally approached La Sombra as the opening act for the 1989 awards ceremony , following Selena y Los Dinos . The band 's lead vocalist Frank Sunie declined the offer , telling Trevino he " does n't open up for anybody " . Trevino then called Quintanilla , Jr. to ask him to open the ceremony . Quintanilla , Jr. immediately accepted the offer , saying it was " the best time , because everyone is sober . They 're sober they 're listening to the artist and the music . " Unbeknown to Quintanilla , Jr and Selena , the new head of Sony Music Latin and José Behar , who had recently launched EMI Latin Records , were attending the awards ceremony and were scouting for new Latin acts . Behar wanted to sign Selena to EMI 's label Capitol Records , while Sony Music Latin was offering Quintanilla , Jr. twice Capitol 's sum . Behar thought he had discovered the next Gloria Estefan , but his superior called Behar illogical since he had only been in Texas for a week . Quintanilla , Jr. chose EMI Latin 's offer because of the potential for a crossover , and he wanted his children to be the first musicians to sign with the company
1989 awards ceremony
1989 Tejano Music Awards
Dreaming of You (Selena album)