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for the same site, Thom Owens stated that Malo's voice was the defining characteristic of the band's sound; he wrote that, through his singing and production, Malo was the "driving force behind all of the group's stylistic fusions, their blend of honky tonk with country-rock, classic rock & roll,

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A thirtieth-anniversary tour followed in 2019, focusing mainly on the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Netherlands while also including select locations in the United States. By this point, both Lorenzo Molina and Julio Diaz replaced Matt Cappy on trumpets. Coinciding with this tour, the band released

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in 1998. Its success led to two more singles charting in that country: "I've Got This Feeling" and "Someone Should Tell Her". "Dance the Night Away" was also the band's fifth and final Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Following this album's failure in

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because many of the executives who had supported the band during their commercial peak earlier in the decade were no longer active at the label. Malo told the same publication in 2003, "That's part of the problem of being signed to a major label in Nashville. When you venture outside the box, you're

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and wrote or co-wrote every song. Writing for AllMusic, Steve Leggett stated that it was "a further step away from anything resembling a mainstream country release, incorporating not only the Tex-Mex and Cuban influences the band was known for, but also the rhythms of polkas, tangos, and all manner

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in 2005. By the end of the decade, the Mavericks had disbanded. Buchanan said that the band was "at loggerheads with their record company". Malo stated at the time that the decision to disband was due to creative exhaustion brought on by extensive touring, combined with unspecified disputes between

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that "Robert Reynolds and Paul Deakin are a rhythm section who can give these songs the nervy drive of a rock band without betraying the Mavericks' country leanings, and they give the covers of 'All That Heaven Will Allow' and 'O What a Thrill' a taut foundation most contemporary Nashville acts

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their first album entirely in the Spanish language. Deming stated in AllMusic that, while the album contained fewer country and pop influences than its predecessors, it also emphasized the band's Latin music roots more fully than previous projects. He concluded his review by stating that it was

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in the songwriting and arrangements. Despite touring in 2003 and 2004 to support these projects, they were commercially unsuccessful, and the band broke up a second time. Malo continued to record as a solo artist after this second disbanding; he also produced Rick Trevino's 2003 album

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In October 2011, Malo, Deakin, Reynolds, and Perez reunited as The Mavericks for a second time. McFadden officially became a fifth member at this point, still accompanying on keyboards. Following this, they announced plans to reunite for a tour in 2012. Included in the tour was the

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of approaches". He thought that these additional influences made the album an "extension" of their previous efforts. Following this album, the band announced in early 2014 that they would honor their 25th anniversary with a tour throughout the United States and Canada, starting in

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At the time of their signing with MCA, The Mavericks were seen as unusual in country music due not only to Malo's Cuban-American ancestry, but also to the band's origins in Miami, Florida. This was because at the time, the Miami music scene was better known for

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called the album "more subtle" than its predecessor, highlighting the singles in particular and considering the Sinatra cover superior to the original song. Similarly, Mark Deming of AllMusic wrote that it was "a slyer, more subtle affair" compared to

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and a live album recorded in Austin, Texas, which was accompanied by a DVD release. Malo said that many of the songs on the self-titled album were inspired by his concerns over the sociopolitical scene of the United States following the

3271: 1277:" among others. Deming said of this album that "Even when the Mavericks don't necessarily make the songs their own, they know how to perform them with a conviction that elevates them from the work of another cover outfit". 1186:'s "Nitty Gritty". Country Standard Time reviewer Andy Turner stated that the album "is quite festive and certainly sounds like a band happy to be back and having a fun time." A year later, this album was nominated at the 257:(lead guitar), and Jerry Dale McFadden (keyboards). Malo and Deakin founded the band in 1989 along with Robert Reynolds (bass guitar) and Ben Peeler (lead guitar). After one independent album, the band was signed by 4552: 432:. Peeler was fired from his role as guitarist in October 1991 due to concerns from the other three band members and their then-manager that his playing was not suitable for a country music band. He was replaced by 993:(BPI) for sales of 100,000 copies. Despite the commercial success in other countries, the band continued to find lessened success in the United States. Also in 1999, Reynolds divorced Yearwood; she would marry 668:

also awarded the band as Top Vocal Group and Top New Vocal Duet or Group in 1994; they would win the former again in 1995 and be nominated a third time for it in 1996. In mid-1995, The Mavericks covered

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For live shows, Reynolds moved from playing playing bass guitar to acoustic guitar; Ed Friedland was hired as the group's touring bassist. This was due to Reynolds having developed an addiction to

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thought that Cook's production was "glossier" than the preceding albums, also stating that they "fully hit their stride with...the band's blend of rootsy country and vintage pop sounds".

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wrote that this album "reflected their Miami roots with social issues of homelessness and immigrant rights shoehorned in with the boot-kicking country ballads". Rating it "B+",

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textures didn't connect with the mainstream country audience in the United States". The album charted only two singles in the United States: "To Be with You" and "

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the United States, The Mavericks left MCA Nashville in 1999; Deakin told the website Country Standard Time in 2000 that the band chose to leave MCA in favor of

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Friedland left their touring band in 2023, at which point Malo took over on bass in addition to his role as lead singer. The band announced their next album,

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bands. This was because the band wanted to perform original songs, while most of the country music-themed venues at the time preferred acts that performed

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that was affecting his playing. Also joining The Mavericks' touring band at this point were Max Abrams (saxophone, percussion), Matt Cappy (trumpet), and

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Music critics have defined the band's musical styles with a wide variety of influences. Brown thought that the success of new bands in the 1990s such as

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nominated the band for Vocal Group of the Year for four consecutive years between 1995 and 1998. They would win this award in both 1995 and 1996.

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than for country. Many reviewers have considered Malo's role as lead singer and songwriter an integral part of the band's sound. In a review of

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and Steve Fishell, both of whom also played on the album. The album was released in May 1992 and charted one single a month later: a cover of

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as "a grand showcase for the rich, emotive vocals of Raul Malo and the band's eclectic but accessible approach." In a review of

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replaced Peeler on lead guitar; he would be replaced by Nick Kane shortly after their second MCA album and third overall 1994's

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Due to the independent album's success throughout the Miami music community, the band was invited to perform for a showcase in

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on the album gave it a "fuller sound" that complemented Malo's "velvety baritone". Mark Deming highlighted Nick Kane's "fine

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noted that the band did not "play it safe", praising "All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down" and "Somethin' Stupid" in particular.

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wrote that "Some of the group's writing could use a finer bead, but the Mavericks earn major points for integrating the

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The band went on a touring and recording hiatus starting in December 1996. The only exception was a live album called

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also led to the first of several industry award nominations for the band. The title track earned the band their first

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at Miami-based Criteria Studios late in 1991. Malo wrote the title track, which was about his parents emigrating from

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magazine stated that Holt left amicably. After leaving The Mavericks, Holt would become a founding member of the

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on "Time Goes By". Jeffrey B. Remz of Country Standard Time reviewed the album favorably, finding influences of

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which reached number 13 in 1996. Three of their singles made top 10 on the country music charts of the defunct

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on "All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down", while Joel Bernstein of Country Standard Time compared the latter to

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and charted in early 2012 with its lead single "Born to Be Blue". Their first full-length album for Valory

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and wrote several of its songs with Hanna. After this, Hanna recorded one album in 2005 as half of the duo

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After being released from Valory in 2016, the band founded their own label Mono Mundo in association with

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nightclub prior to The Mavericks' foundation. The re-established band recorded two albums for the British

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that carries all the tension of a high-voltage wire". Writing for AllMusic, John D. Buchanan described

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In May 2008, Music Canada reduced the qualification for double-platinum sales from 200,000 to 160,000.

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once again included Malo, Kostas, House, and Anderson; another contributing writer for this album was

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awards. Their sound is defined by a wide variety of musical styles outside of country music, such as

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that the album was recorded in only one week, and unlike their previous albums, did not include any

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on the other two. Also included on the album was a collaboration with Trisha Yearwood on a cover of

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pop, and Latin." Of the songwriting, Owens continued that Malo was "among the most imaginative

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in the United States and double-platinum in Canada. In addition, the band has received one

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heart of the masters with the consciousness and muscle of the contemporary generation."

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sound. As with the previous album, Malo wrote most of the songs, except for a cover of

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on a local independent label called Y&T Music. Malo wrote every song on the album.

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On June 27, 2024, Malo announced via social media that he had been diagnosed with

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as their fourth guitarist. Malo had known Perez because the two had played in an

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After the disbanding, Kane released a solo album of cover songs in 2000 titled

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in July of that year that the band did not yet know who would replace Holt.

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for the same reason. He also described the band's cover of "Blue Moon" as "

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The band's only release for Mercury was a greatest hits compilation called

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was released on February 26, 2013. On this project, Malo co-produced with

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before joining his father as a member of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 2018.

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Holt quit the band after only one album. Dale Martin, music reviewer for

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List of awards and nominations received by The Mavericks, sorted by year

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was certified gold by the RIAA for shipments of 500,000 copies. At the

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produced a total of five singles, four of which made the top 40 on the

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wrote that "Easily the group's most musically ambitious set to date,

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on February 7, 2015. The album was so named because it was mixed in

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before disbanding in 2000. They reunited for one album in 2003 on

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Super Colossal Smash Hits of the 90's: The Best of The Mavericks

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of the 1950s, with particular emphasis on Malo's singing voice.

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Karen Essex (October 1995). "Thoroughly postmodern Mavericks".

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This article is about the band. For the basketball team, see

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to the United States. He co-produced it with guitarists

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