Pete Astudillo

Pedro "Pete" Astudillo (born 1963 in Laredo, Texas) is an American songwriter. Astudillo was one of the leaders of the Tejano music scene, and from an early age followed mariachi and conjunto music. He began his musical career as a back up vocalist for the queen of Tejano, Selena, as a member of Selena y Los Dinos. Astudillo also sang two duets with her -- 1989's "Amame, Quirereme" and 1992's "Siempre Estoy Pensando en Ti", both of which were nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards.