Stefani Montiel, Jay Perez Lead Nominees for 44th Annual Tejano Music Awards

The biggest night in Tejano music is just around the corner. On Friday, November 22, 2024, the 44th annual Tejano Music Awards will take place at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas. The event will honor the best artists, songs, albums, and more in the genre that blends Mexican and American musical influences. The Top 5 nominees in each category were announced today and the competition is fierce.

Stefani Montiel and Jay Perez lead all nominees with four nominations each. Stefani earned nominations for Female Vocalist of the Year, Tejano Album of the Year for “Mis Favoritas, Vol. 1”, Song of the Year with her rendition of “Ven Devorame Otra Vez”, and Collaboration of the Year with “Cuando Me De La Gana” with Cezar Omar. Jay received nominations for Male Vocalist of the Year, Tejano Album of the Year for “El Patron”, and “Vino Maldito” featuring David Lee Garza was nominated for Song of the Year and Collaboration of the Year.

Elida Reyna, who recently announced her Farewell Tour, received three nominations, including Female Vocalist of the Year, Tejano Album of the Year for “Herencia De Una Reyna”, and Collaboration of the Year for “Es Contigo” with James Arreola of Los Palominos.

Several artists received two nominations each including David Lee Garza, Patsy Torres, Gary Hobbs, James Arreola, and Lucky Joe.

Here are the top five contenders in each of the categories:

SONG OF THE YEAR
“La Soledad” — Bobby Pulido, MC Davo featuring Monica Saldivar
“Piedeme La Luna” — La Calma
“Ven Devorame Otra Vez” — Stefani Montiel
“Vino Maldito” — Jay Perez featuring David Lee Garza
“Vive Con Ganas” — Patsy Torres

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Gabe Rivera (Texas Latino)
Gary Hobbs
James Arreola (Los Palominos)
Jay Perez
Lucky Joe

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Elida Reyna
Laura Linda
Patsy Torres
Savannah V
Stefani Montiel

TEJANO ALBUM OF THE YEAR
30th Anniversary, Vol. 1  — Texas Latino
El Orgullo de Uvalde — Los Palominos
El Patron — Jay Perez
Herencia De Una Reyna — Elida Reyna Y Avante
Mis Favoritas, Vol. 1 — Stefani Montiel

CONJUNTO ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Entre Copas Y Canciones — Los Caporales de Flaco Jimenez y Fred Ojeda
Pa’ Que No Te Cuenten — Lucky Joe
Sangre Nueva — Da Krazy Pimpz
Tanto Tanto – Los Cucuys de Rodney Rodriguez

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Es Contigo — Elida Reyna x James Arreola of Los Palominos
Borron Y Cuenta Nueva — Gary Hobbs x Freddie Martinez, Sr
Vino Maldito — Jay Perez x David Lee Garza
Cuando Me De La Gana — Stefani Montiel x Cezar Omar
No Puedo Olvidarte — Yeisi x Ram Herrera

BEST NEW MALE ARTIST
George Salazar
Joe Villanueva (Tejano Bluesman Y La Nueva Onda)
Joey Martinez
JR Reyna (JR Reyna y Elegido)
Sergio “Chex” Lozano (Revo Live Band)

BEST NEW FEMALE ARTIST
Gabriella Martinez
Joanna Rae
Lorena Mejia
Maritza Gomez
Steffanie Martinez

BEST NEW GROUP
Joey Martinez Y Miradas
JR Reyna Y Elegido
Los Estrellas de Oro
Revo Live Band
Tejano Bluesman Y La Nueva Onda

The nominees were determined by online voting from fans and industry professionals. Winners will be announced at the 44th TMAs on November 22.

The awards show will also feature a star-studded lineup of performers, who will entertain the audience with their hits and collaborations. The confirmed performers are  Powerhouse Avizo, who will pay tribute to legendary figures such as Jimmy Edward, Joe Bravo, Jimmy Gonzalez, Steve Jordan, Jessy Serrata, Alfonso Ramos, and Emilio Navaira. Additionally, fans can look forward to performances by Da Krazy Pimpz, David Marez, Jay Perez, La Calma, Lucky Joe, Solido, Stefani Montiel, Sunny Sauceda, and The Homeboyz.

The Tejano Music Awards is a celebration of the rich and diverse culture of Tejano music, which has been a part of Texas history for over a century. The event aims to recognize the achievements and contributions of Tejano artists and promote their music to a wider audience. The event is organized by the Texas Talent Musicians Association (TTMA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and developing Tejano music.

Tickets for the 44th annual Tejano Music Awards are on sale now here. For the latest information on the event, visit www.tejanomusicawards.com.

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