Jenni Rivera wowed audiences on stage and off with her lavish folkloric dresses, exuberant personality, and devotion as a mother and grandmother. From her performances at the Latin Grammys and Billboard Latin Music Awards to her red-carpet appearances to her advocacy work, we give you a look at Jenni Rivera’s flair for fashion, family and music.
Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera, who died in a plane crash on December 9, 2012 close to Iturbide, Nuevo Leon state, Mexico. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)
Jenni Rivera sings The National Anthem at Dodger Stadium on August 26, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
Jenni Rivera performs during Billboard Latin Music Awards 2012 at Bank United Center on April 26, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images)
Latin singer Jenni Rivera rehearses for the 2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards, from Miami, Florida at the BankUnited Center, University of Miami – April 25, 2012.
Jenni Rivera at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on August 10, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California.
Singer Jenni Rivera and her husband Esteban Loaiza attend the 27th Annual Imagen Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on August 10, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/WireImage)
Latin musician Jenni Rivera attends Billboard Latin Music Conference 2012 at JW Marriott Marquis on April 25, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images)
Singer Jenni Rivera and granddaughter Jayla visit the Children Hospital Los Angeles on March 29, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)
Jenni Rivera at The Grove for an interview with “Extra,” on March 9, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Extra)
Jenni Rivera attends the premiere of mun2′s ‘I Love Jenni’ Season 2 at My House on March 1, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images)
Jenni Rivera onstage during the 11th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on November 11, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mexican singer Jenni Rivera performs during a concert at Auditorio Nacional on June 17, 2011 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Angel Delgado/Clasos.com/LatinContent/Getty Images)
Singer Jenni Rivera and granddaughter Jayla speak during the “I Love Jenni” lunch session during the NBC Universal portion of the 2011 Winter TCA press tour held at the Langham Hotel on January 13, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Jenni Rivera performs during the Teleton 2010 at Auditorio nacional on December 4, 2010 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Jenni Rivera attends the 11th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Gift Lounge held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on November 11, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jenny Rivera sings the Mexican national anthem before the Middleweight bout against Shane Mosley and Sergio Mora at Staples Center on September 18, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
Jenni Rivera attends MTV Tr3s’s “Rock N’ Gol” World Cup Kick-Off at the Home Depot Center on March 31, 2010 in Carson, California.
Jenni Rivera poses in the press room at Univision’s 2010 Premio Lo Nuestro a La Musica Latina Awards at American Airlines Arena on February 18, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images)
Singer Jenni Rivera arrives at the 2009 ALMA Awards held at Royce Hall on September 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
Jenni Rivera receives her son during her concert at the Nokia Theater inside the L.A. LIVE complex on July 31, 2009 in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by JC Olivera/LatinContent/Getty Images)
Jenni Rivera onstage during the 9th annual Latin GRAMMY awards held at the Toyota Center on November 13, 2008 in Houston, Texas.
Singers Olga Tañón (L) and Jenni Rivera perform at the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards held at the Toyota Center on November 13, 2008 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Michael Caulfield/WireImage)
Singers Lupillo (L) and Jenni Rivera perform onstage during the 9th annual Latin GRAMMY awards held at the Toyota Center on November 13, 2008 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Jenni Rivera at the Premio Lo Nuestro a la Musica Latina 2007 – After Party. February 22, 2007. (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/WireImage)
Jimena Gallego, Jenni Rivera and Graciela Beltran during El Premio de la Gente Latin Music Fan Awards 2005 – Show at The Forum in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Jason Merritt/FilmMagic for Uno Productions)
Jenni Rivera at 3rd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards – Arrivals 2002 (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
Recording Artist Jenni Rivera attends the LARAS Person of the Year Tribute Presentation and Gala for recording artist Vicente Fernandez at the Kodak Theatre Grand Ballroom on September 17, 2002 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robert Mora/Getty Images)
