Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025 Inductees

Alice, TX – The Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame Museum, under the leadership of President and CEO Ruben Lopez and the Board of Directors, announces the Class of 2025 inductees. The official Induction Ceremony Awards will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the County Fairgrounds in Alice, Texas. Kicking off the celebration, the museum will host a Kickoff Dance on Friday, January 2, 2026, with details about the performance lineup and venue to be shared soon.

The 2025 class recognizes a broad spectrum of contributors to Tejano music, from performers and broadcasters to engineers, promoters, and instrumentalists. Notable inductees include:

• Bobby Pulido, honored as Male Entertainer
• Vic Gonzalez, Tejano Nation photographer, Special Recognition Award
• Monica Peña, Tejano Nation contributor, recognized in Broadcasting
• Chano Cadena, posthumously awarded the Javier “JV” Villanueva Lifetime Achievement Award alongside Marcelo Tafoya Sr. and Rene Joslin
• Roel Roy Escobar, the first recipient of the newly established Chano Cadena Accordion Player Award

The full list of 2025 inductees encompasses a remarkable array of musicians and industry professionals across categories including Bass Guitar, Trumpet, Saxophone, Accordion, Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Vocalist, Promoter, Sound Engineer, and Special Recognition. The Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame also honors historic venues, with this year’s designation going to VFW – Alice, TX.

Established in 2000 by the Remembering Our Own Tejano Stars (ROOTS) organization, the Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame has inducted over 500 individuals and groups. Its mission remains to preserve and promote the rich legacy and culture of Tejano music for generations to come.

Fans and supporters are invited to join this special weekend celebration honoring the stars of Tejano music. More information on performances, schedules, and ticketing will be announced soon. For inquiries, contact Ruben Lopez at 361-765-3523.

Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees

Broadcasting

• Mel Rodriguez
• Monica Pena
• Jesus Guerra
• Gregory Moncivais Rodriguez
• Ray Olvera

Male Entertainer

• Bobby Pulido

Javier “JV” Villanueva Lifetime Achievement Award

• Marcelo TaFoya, Sr.
• Chano Cadena
• Rene Joslin

Pioneer Tejano Award

• Joe P. Ramos
• Richard P. Vega
• Johnny Tijerina
• Joe A. D. Martinez
• Greg Paredez

Bajo Sexto Award

• Raymond R. Narro, Jr.
• Raul “Pops” Rodriguez

Sound Engineer

• Theodore (Ted) Hernandez

Chano Cadena Accordion Player Award

• Roel Roy Escobar

Special Recognition Award

• Mike Fuentes
• Joe Morales
• Victor Gonzalez
• Janie’s Record Shop

Million Dollar Band

Promoter

• Nick Guerra, Jr.
• Dora Luna

Keyboards

• Floyd Hannah
• Gregory J. Ramirez

Guitar

• Henry “Kike” Esquivez
• Roberto “Bobby” Castillo
• Victor Tovar
• Danny Escobedo
• Joe Otero
• Isaac Bazan

Drums

• Jose Angel Pena, Sr.
• Javier Torres
• Jorge L. Medin
• Ruben Fuentes Casares
• Juan “JB” Hernandez
• Leonel Alvarez
• Jorge Arellano, Jr.
• Ricardo Ruiz, Jr.

Bass Guitar

• George Esquivel
• Fernand Aguilar
• Roy Paniagua
• Guillermo “Memo” Rincon
• Robert Hernandez

Trumpet

• Jonas Flores
• Guadalupe Vasquez, III
• Luis Juarez
• Ruben “Venada” Gutierrez

Saxophone

• Danny Triano
• Donnie Alvarado
• Mike Mora
• Humberto R. Gonzalez

Accordion

• Gilbert Zamora
• Ramon Ray Diaz De Leon, IV
• Oziel Garza, Jr.

Vocalist

• Leeroy Camarillo
• Gilbert Garcia Cuevas
• Alejandro C. Lopez, Jr.
• Jesse Gomez
• Christina Romo Olvera
• Gonzalo Perez
• Joe A. Gutierrez
• Danny E.f Martinez

Historic Dance Hall

• VFW – Alice, Tx.

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