Monica Saldivar and Shelly Lares Lead Nominations for Premios Tejano Mundial 2025

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Academy of Tejano Music has unveiled the Top 5 nominees for the highly anticipated 5th annual Premios Tejano Mundial 2025, with Monica Saldivar leading all artists with an impressive seven nominations. The award show, which honors excellence in the Tejano music industry, will be held on February 20, 2025, at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium.

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Saldivar, a rising star in the Tejano scene, earned nominations across multiple categories including Female Vocal Performance of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year in various genres such as Balada, Chicano, Conjunto, Cumbia, and Mariachi.

Meanwhile, Shelly Lares, a Tejano legend who retired from touring a couple of years ago, continues to make her mark with six nominations. Lares garnered recognition for her work in Songwriter, Producer, and Engineer categories, as well as in the Song of the Year categories for Country, Gospel, and Balada for her collaboration with Carlos P. Garcia. Despite stepping back from the road, Lares remains a dominant force in the genre.

Other artists receiving multiple nominations include Gabriella Martinez, Stefani Montiel, Emanuel J, Angelica Y Moneda, and Juan Treviño, each securing at least three nominations across various categories. These artists, representing a mix of established talents and emerging voices, highlight the continued growth and diversity of Tejano music.

The Premios Tejano Mundial celebrates achievements in the Tejano music world, recognizing artists, performers, songwriters, and producers. The voting process for certain categories, including Entertainer of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Group/Duo of the Year, and Collaboration of the Year, was open to the public, with the final results determined by fans who cast their votes by January 12, 2025. Other categories, such as Female and Male Vocal Performances and Song of the Year, will be voted on exclusively by Tejano Music Recording Academy members, while the Video of the Year will be selected by a committee.

The excitement continues to build as fans eagerly await the awards ceremony, which will feature live performances by top Tejano artists and tributes to the rich cultural legacy of Tejano music. Tickets for the event are available now at tejanotix.com, and the show will be streamed live on the Roku channel Tejano 360+, ensuring fans worldwide can experience the celebration without needing a subscription.

For more information, including the full list of nominees and details on the performance lineup, visit Tejano Music Recording Academy. The 5th annual Premios Tejano Mundial 2025 promises to be a night of unforgettable performances and a true celebration of Tejano music.

Premios Tejano Mundial 2025 Top 5 Nominees:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Gabriella Martinez
Stefani Montiel
Bobby Pulido
Adelaido “Payo” Solis III (Grupo Frontera)
Jesse Turner (Siggno)

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
LiLi Bella
Elijah Ezequiel
Melo Hernandez
Victoria Isabella
Gabby Jimenez
Stephen Loren

GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR
Elida Y Avante
Intocable
La Mafia
Los Palominos
Siggno

SOCIAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Edwin Baltierra
Gabriella Martinez
Stefani Montiel
Gabriella Salazar
Jesse Turner

FEMALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Cuando Estoy Contigo (Allie)
Karma (Angelica Alcoser)
No Fue Asi (Arely C)
El Amor de Mi Vida (Genyva)
Por Tu Amor (Monica Saldivar)

MALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Solo (Nathan Acosta)
Que No Vez (Dee Burleson)
Te Tengo Que Olvidar (El Gallo Dez)
Querido Papa (Lucky Joe)
Todo Me Gusta De Ti (Gabe Rivera)

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
III (Monica Saldivar)
92 / 24 (Culturas)
Karma (Angelica Y Moneda)
Mas Que Ayer (Roel Martinez)
Volumen II (Texas Latino)

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Louie The Singer x Frankie J
CHATUM — La Machy x Savannah V
Para Siempre — MC Magic x Michael Salgado
Roel Martinez x Juan Treviño
Rev Ray x Anikka

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
CHATUM (Ruiz Films)
Cuida Tu Mama (Interline Films)
Luna (Waldo Reyes)
Querido Papa (Ryan Bazan)
Para Que (Ryan Bazan)

SONG OF THE YEAR (HOMENAJE)
A Mi Manera — Mateo Lopez
Prieta Linda — Tortilla Factory x David Lee Garza
La Luces de Nueva York — Elijah Ezequiel
Si Quieres Verme Llorar — Stefani Montiel
Tus Desprecios — Los Palominos

SONG OF THE YEAR – BALADA
Dulce Venganza (Monica Saldivar)
Mujer (Pete Astudillo)
Nadie Te Va Querer (Gabriella Salazar)
Quien Tuvo La Culpa (Carlos P Garcia x Shelly Lares)
Tengo Algo Pendiente (Juan Treviño)

SONG OF THE YEAR – CHICANO
Hermanito Mio (Rick Balderrama)
Mentirosa (David Marez)
Por Tu Amor (Monica Saldivar)
Quien Sera (Willie “The Kid” Cantu & Starlight Band)
Te Amo (Ray Ray Y Centura)

SONG OF THE YEAR – CONJUNTO
Amor De Lejos (Monica Saldivar)
El Mosquito (The Ybarra Boyz)
Mujeres Tambien (Joanna Rae)
Quiero (Angelica Y Moneda)
Tus Mentiras (Alizé Niño)

SONG OF THE YEAR – CROSSOVER
CHATUM (La Machy x Savannah V)
Forever (Destiny Navaira)
My Heart Is Not A Toy (Gabriella Martinez)
Para Siempre (MC Magic x Michael Salgado)
Tu ’Nada Que Ver’ (Las Fenix)

SONG OF THE YEAR – CUMBIA
Cuando Estoy Contigo (Allie)
El Amore De Mi Vida (Genyva)
No Regreses (Las Fenix)
Para Que (Monica Saldivar)
Solo Tu BB (Vanita Leo)

SONG OF THE YEAR – CUMBIA POP
Chica Bonita (DJ Kane)
Mujer Sensual (Jenny B)
Puro Pinche Party (Tarasca Tropical x Lee Valentine x Principe Q)
Te Digo Adios (Papushi)
To’a La Noche (Amanda Solis)

SONG OF THE YEAR – GOSPEL
Divina Virgen De Guadalupe (Los Arcos Hermanos Peña)
Eran Cien Años (Emanuel J)
Gracias A Mi Dios (Emanuel J)
I’m Free (Shelly Lares)
Incomparable Amor (Jerry Rodriguez x DJ Kane)

SONG OF THE YEAR – Mariachi
Divina Virgen De Guadalupe (Los Arcos Hermanos Peña)
Dulce Venganza (Monica Saldivar)
Eran Cien Años (Emanuel J)
Que Culpa Tiene El Alcohol (Crystal Torres)
Te Tengo Que Olvidar (El Gallo Dez)

SONG OF THE YEAR – Norteño
Amor A Medias (La Calma)
El Primer Te Amo (Siggno)
Ojalá Estuvieras Aquí (Intocable)
Quédate Bebé (Grupo Frontera)
Solo (Nathan Acosta)

SONG OF THE YEAR – PROGRESSIVE
Adonde Me Llevas (Stevie D)
Regalo De Amor (Culturas)
Te Amo (Ray Ray y Calentura)
Todo Me Gusta De Ti (Texas Latino)
Y Voy Hacer Feliz (Art Tigerina Band)

SONG OF THE YEAR – COUNTRY
Cold Beer John Deere (Stephen Loren)
Dream Of You (Chase The Night)
Full Moon (Percy Cardona)
She’s A Trailblazer (Shelly Lares)
Womanizer (Sunny Sauceda)

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Rene De La Cerda
Shelly Lares
Juan Treviño
Javier Villarreal
Gabriel Zavala

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Severo “Sevy” Contreras
Shelly Lares
Mario Ortiz
Javier Villarreal
Gabriel Zavala

ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
Severo “Sevy” Contreras
Aaron Holler
Shelly Lares
Gilbert Velasquez
Gabriel Zavala

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