Los hombres better step to the side because música ranchera has been craving a woman’s touch…

“La Diva de la Banda” has earned her #1 glory with her self-titled album, and now she is hoping to walk away with the Latin Grammy for “Best Ranchero Award.” Popular male singers like Pepe Aguilar and Vicente Fernández have always received props for their musical talent, but Jenni has stepped in and shown that women are just as capable of gracefully mastering your traditional corrido.

We spoke exclusively to Jenni Rivera about her thoughts as the only mujer nominated in the musical category:

It has been male dominant forever. It was the males that were on top, you know it wasn’t the female that sang banda that was very daring. I wanted to demonstrate that females can do it. And now there is hope and opportunity.

Jenni may be all about the ladies, but she is willing to extend rightful props to legendary group Los Tigres Del Norte. The norteño-band will have “La Buena Suerte” to rock the stage along with Jorge Celedon, Fonseca, El Mariachi Vargas, Café Tacuba, Flex, Belinda, Juanes, Julieta Venegas and so much more. For a complete list of performances and presenters be sure to check out The 2008 Latin Grammy website.

While you are marking the date on your calendar, be sure to include checking Jenni Rivera on MTV Tr3s. We will be featuring la diva as our Artist of the Week starting November 3rd. Keep it locked for more exclusive news pronto!

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