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Vikki Carr: Through the years

Arizona Republic
Vikki Carr, seen circa 2014, began revording in the early 1960s.
Vikki Carr, seen circa 2014, began revording in the early 1960s.
Paradise Artists
Vikki Carr performs in concert in the mid '70s.
Vikki Carr performs in concert in the mid '70s.
El Paso Times
Vikki Carr and actor Tommy Lee Jones prepare to go onstage on Sept. 25, 2005, in San Antonio. It was a benefit for Hurricane Katrina survivors.
Vikki Carr and actor Tommy Lee Jones prepare to go onstage on Sept. 25, 2005, in San Antonio. It was a benefit for Hurricane Katrina survivors.
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In 1988, Vikki Carr's "Esos Hombres" emerged as one of the biggest-selling albums of her career.
In 1988, Vikki Carr's "Esos Hombres" emerged as one of the biggest-selling albums of her career.
Randee St. Nicholas/Sony Music Latin
Vikki Carr says her career has entered a new phase.
Vikki Carr says her career has entered a new phase.
Vi-Car Entertainment
Vikki Carr holds up the Grammy she received for Best Mexican-American Performance for "Recuerdo A Javier Solis" at the 37th annual Grammy Awards on March 1, 1995, in Los Angeles.
Vikki Carr holds up the Grammy she received for Best Mexican-American Performance for "Recuerdo A Javier Solis" at the 37th annual Grammy Awards on March 1, 1995, in Los Angeles.
Kevork Djansezian/Associated Press
Crossover divas Gloria Estefan (left) and Vikki Carr at the 2008 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Tribute on Nov. 12, 2008, in Houston.
Crossover divas Gloria Estefan (left) and Vikki Carr at the 2008 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Tribute on Nov. 12, 2008, in Houston.
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Vikki Carr performs in concert in El Paso on Aug. 29, 2009.
Vikki Carr performs in concert in El Paso on Aug. 29, 2009.
Fernie Castillo, El Paso Times File Photo
Vikki Carr performs in 1969.
Vikki Carr performs in 1969.
The Arizona Republic Archives
In 1993, Vikki Carr released "Brindo a La Vida, Al Bolero, a Ti." The album would receive a Grammy nomination.
In 1993, Vikki Carr released "Brindo a La Vida, Al Bolero, a Ti." The album would receive a Grammy nomination.
Sony Music Latin
Vikki Carr speaks during a conference in El Paso on March 28, 2011.
Vikki Carr speaks during a conference in El Paso on March 28, 2011.
Victor Calzada/El Paso Times
Vikki Carr
Vikki Carr
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In 1983, more than 1,000 fans greet Vikki Carr as she arrives at El Paso International Airport.
In 1983, more than 1,000 fans greet Vikki Carr as she arrives at El Paso International Airport.
El Paso Times
Vikki Carr performs at the Plaza Theater in El Paso in 2009.
Vikki Carr performs at the Plaza Theater in El Paso in 2009.
Fernie Castillo/El Paso Times
In 1973, Vikki Carr returns to her birthplace of El Paso for a concert performance.
In 1973, Vikki Carr returns to her birthplace of El Paso for a concert performance.
El Paso Times
Vikki Carr receives a Lifetime Achievement award at the Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 13, 2008. To mark the occasion, the diva (left) performs her classic "Cosas del Amor" with Olga Tañón (center) and Jenni Rivera.
Vikki Carr receives a Lifetime Achievement award at the Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 13, 2008. To mark the occasion, the diva (left) performs her classic "Cosas del Amor" with Olga Tañón (center) and Jenni Rivera.
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Vikki Carr performs onstage during the Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 13, 2008.
Vikki Carr performs onstage during the Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 13, 2008.
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Vikki Carr is seen circa 1974.
Vikki Carr is seen circa 1974.
Columbia Records
Vikki Carr tapes a PBS special, "Vikki Carr: Memories, Memorias," on Sept. 10, 1998.
Vikki Carr tapes a PBS special, "Vikki Carr: Memories, Memorias," on Sept. 10, 1998.
Ed Krieger
Vikki Carr gets a hug from El Paso Alderman E.H. Baeza in 1973.
Vikki Carr gets a hug from El Paso Alderman E.H. Baeza in 1973.
El Paso Times
In 2008, Vikki Carr was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Latin Grammys.
In 2008, Vikki Carr was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Latin Grammys.
Vi-Car Entertainment
Vikki Carr (right) and El Paso Mayor Suzie Azar chat before an event in 1990.
Vikki Carr (right) and El Paso Mayor Suzie Azar chat before an event in 1990.
El Paso Times
Vikki Carr is seen in 1970.
Vikki Carr is seen in 1970.
The Arizona Republic Archives
Vikki Carr plays around in mid '70s.
Vikki Carr plays around in mid '70s.
El Paso Times
A Vikki Carr promotional image from the late '80s.
A Vikki Carr promotional image from the late '80s.
Sony Music Latin
Vikki Carr has returned with a new album, “Viva La Vida.” Sony U.S. Latin Vikki Carr. Credit: Sony U.S. Latin.
Vikki Carr has returned with a new album, “Viva La Vida.” Sony U.S. Latin Vikki Carr. Credit: Sony U.S. Latin.
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Vikki Carr performs in concert in the mid '70s.
Vikki Carr performs in concert in the mid '70s.
El Paso Times
Vikki Carr in 1991. That year, she released the album "Cosas del Amor," which spent one month atop the U.S. Latin chart and won a Grammy.
Vikki Carr in 1991. That year, she released the album "Cosas del Amor," which spent one month atop the U.S. Latin chart and won a Grammy.
Randee St. Nicholas/Sony Music Latin
Vikki Carr receives a Lifetime Achievement award at the Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 13, 2008. To mark the occasion, the diva (left) performs her classic "Cosas del Amor" with Olga Tañón (center) and Jenni Rivera.
Vikki Carr receives a Lifetime Achievement award at the Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 13, 2008. To mark the occasion, the diva (left) performs her classic "Cosas del Amor" with Olga Tañón (center) and Jenni Rivera.
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Vikki Carr performs in concert in the mid '70s.
Vikki Carr performs in concert in the mid '70s.
El Paso Times
Vikki Carr receives a Lifetime Achievement award at the Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 13, 2008. To mark the occasion, the diva (left) performs her classic "Cosas del Amor" with Olga Tañón (center) and Jenni Rivera.
Vikki Carr receives a Lifetime Achievement award at the Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 13, 2008. To mark the occasion, the diva (left) performs her classic "Cosas del Amor" with Olga Tañón (center) and Jenni Rivera.
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Vikki Carr sings "God Bless America" during a rally for Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) on Oct. 25, 2008, in Mesilla, New Mexico.
Vikki Carr sings "God Bless America" during a rally for Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) on Oct. 25, 2008, in Mesilla, New Mexico.
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Vikki Carr is seen in the late '80s.
Vikki Carr is seen in the late '80s.
CBS Discos
Vikki Carr attends The Music Center's 50th Anniversary Spectacular on Dec. 6, 2014, in Los Angeles
Vikki Carr attends The Music Center's 50th Anniversary Spectacular on Dec. 6, 2014, in Los Angeles
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Vikki Carr: July 19, 1941.
Vikki Carr: July 19, 1941.
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A promotional image of Vikki Carr from 1981. The same year, she released the album "El Retrato del Amor," which contains the hit single "Total."
A promotional image of Vikki Carr from 1981. The same year, she released the album "El Retrato del Amor," which contains the hit single "Total."
Vikki Carr
Vikki Carr receives a Lifetime Achievement award at the Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 13, 2008. To mark the occasion, the diva (left) performs her classic "Cosas del Amor" with Olga Tañón (center) and Jenni Rivera.
Vikki Carr receives a Lifetime Achievement award at the Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 13, 2008. To mark the occasion, the diva (left) performs her classic "Cosas del Amor" with Olga Tañón (center) and Jenni Rivera.
Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images
Vikki Carr receives a Lifetime Achievement award at the Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 13, 2008. To mark the occasion, the diva (left) performs her classic "Cosas del Amor" with Olga Tañón (center) and Jenni Rivera.
Vikki Carr receives a Lifetime Achievement award at the Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 13, 2008. To mark the occasion, the diva (left) performs her classic "Cosas del Amor" with Olga Tañón (center) and Jenni Rivera.
Kevin Winter/Getty Images