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Vikki Carr: Biography, Facts and Career

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Florencia Vicenta de Casillas-Martinez Cardona (born July 19, 1940), known by her stage name Vikki Carr, is a Mexican-American vocalist. She has a singing career that spans more than six decades. Born in El Paso, Texas, to Mexican parents, she has performed in a variety of musical genres, including pop, jazz and country, while her greatest success has come from singing in Spanish. She established the Vikki Carr Scholarship Foundation in 1971. Carr has won three Grammys and was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 at the 9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.

Quick facts about Vikki Carr

  • Full name: Vikki Carr
  • Born: 1941-07-19
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q301864

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Who is Vikki Carr?

Florencia Vicenta de Casillas-Martinez Cardona (born July 19, 1940), known by her stage name Vikki Carr, is a Mexican-American vocalist.

What nationality is Vikki Carr?

Vikki Carr is United States.

When was Vikki Carr born?

Vikki Carr was born on 1941-07-19.

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