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In his signature raspy vocals that adds more pathos to his heart-wrenching songs, the Mexican American star steps out of his alt-regional sound that he’s pioneered to deliver a gorgeous acoustic ballad produced by Frank Rios and the artist himself.
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 2 May 2025
In response to Amber's heart-wrenching case, a Texas mom named Diana Simone had the idea to create an emergency system for abducted children, similar to a weather or civil defense alert.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Even while tears streamed down their faces, the monitors continued to document the merciless killings with the hope another hunt wouldn’t be repeated after the public saw their heart-wrenching photographs.
—Susan Hargreaves, Sun Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2025
In just 2:30 minutes, Ángela delivers a heart-wrenching performance, balancing vulnerability and strength with remarkable poise.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 2 May 2025
In response to Amber's heart-wrenching case, a Texas mom named Diana Simone had the idea to create an emergency system for abducted children, similar to a weather or civil defense alert.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Even while tears streamed down their faces, the monitors continued to document the merciless killings with the hope another hunt wouldn’t be repeated after the public saw their heart-wrenching photographs.
—Susan Hargreaves, Sun Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2025
In just 2:30 minutes, Ángela delivers a heart-wrenching performance, balancing vulnerability and strength with remarkable poise.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Heart-wrenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart-wrenching. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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