Top 5 Nominees Revealed for 6th Annual Premios Tejano Mundial

San Antonio — proudly known as the Tejano Music Capital of the World — is once again at the heart of the genre as the 6th annual Premios Tejano Mundial officially announce the Top 5 nominees across fan-voted and industry categories. This year’s nominations are led by a tie for most nominations, with Asalto, Jai Sterling and Ricardo Castillon of La Diferenzia each earning five nominations, underscoring their broad influence across multiple styles and disciplines within Tejano music.

Close behind the leaders are several standout artists with four nominations each, including Stefani Montiel, Gary Hobbs, and Jesse Turner of Siggno, highlighting a competitive year that reflects both the genre’s established stars and its modern evolution.

The highly anticipated awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium (901 N Loop 1604 Acc Rd.). The evening will feature live performances by top Tejano artists, along with special tributes and presentations celebrating the genre’s legacy while looking toward its future.

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Fan Category Nominees

Entertainer of the Year

• Bobby Pulido
• Elida Reyna
• Jesse Turner (Siggno)
• Ricardo Castillon (La Diferenzia)
• Stefani Montiel

New Artist of the Year

• Conjunto Distinto
• Grupo Cinco F’s
• La Reina
• Lila
• Salome Lopez

Grupo/Duo of the Year

• Asalto
• Conjunto Cats
• David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales
• Intocable
• Siggno

Collaboration of the Year

• David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales ft. Pete Astudillo – “Haces Falta Tu”
• Gary Hobbs ft. Juan Treviño – “Acaso No Te Das Cuenta”
• Jai Sterling ft. Elijah Ezequiel – “Loco”
• La 45 ft. Ruben Ramos – “Popurri Del Leon #1”
• Miguel Hernandez ft. Jai Sterling – “Cumbia Sensual”

Social Media Artist of the Year

• AJ Castillo
• Conjunto Cats
• Jenny B
• Jesse Turner
• Monica Saldivar

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Song of the Year (Homenaje)

• “Charangueando” – Los Arcos Hermanos Peña
• “Como Una Visión” – Ray Ray Garcia
• “El Cisne” – Adalberto Gallegos ft. Jay Perez
• “Poquito A Poco” – Tejano Highway 281
• “Suavecito” – Conjunto Cats

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Industry Categories

Industry categories were selected by the Academy of Tejano Music, using criteria that included artistic excellence, musical impact, and cultural relevance, while Video of the Year was chosen by a specialized committee.

Video of the Year

• “Cumbia De Calle” – Rev Ray (Director: Shelly Lares)
• “Dulce Veneno” – Grupo Zendero ft. Bobby Pulido (Raylin Francois)
• “Estamos Todos” – Intocable (Antonio Ramos)
• “Quit Quit Drinkin’ Again” – Ranch Road Band (Jesse James Alvarado)
• “Wakala” – Jennifer Peña (Bryan Ramirez)

Vocal Performance of the Year (Female)

• Angelica Alcoser – “Estrañame Ahora Baby”
• Bianca Ruiz – “Vete Con El”
• Jennifer Peña – “Atada”
• Savannah V – “Dos Amantes”
• Stefani Montiel – “Nada”

Vocal Performance of the Year (Male)

• Gary Hobbs – “Soy Libre”
• Jesse Turner – “Vuela Madrecita”
• Jordan Rodriguez – “Casi Te Olvido”
• Juan Treviño – “Las Calles de Sevilla”
• Luis AG – “En Mis Brazos”

Songwriter of the Year

• Jai Sterling
• Jose Rosario
• Juan Treviño
• Severo “Sevy” Contreras
• Shelly Lares

Producer of the Year

• Miguel Hernandez
• Aaron Holler
• Shelly Lares
• Eddie Perez
• Gabriel Zavala

Engineer of the Year

• Severo “Sevy” Contreras
• Aaron Holler
• Anthony Perez
• Eddie Perez
• Gabriel Zavala

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Songs of the Year by Genre

Categories include Balada, Chicano, Conjunto, Country, Crossover, Cumbia, Cumbia Pop, Gospel, Mariachi, Norteño, and Progressive, reflecting the depth and diversity of today’s Tejano music landscape.

Album of the Year

• Cumbiamente – Vanita Leo
• La Casa De Moneda – Angelica Y Grupo Moneda
• Más Fuerte Que Ayer – Asalto
• Renacimiento Del Phoenix – Ricardo Castillon Y La Diferenzia
• Soy Libre – Gary Hobbs

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Fans cast their votes in fan-selected categories, while industry winners will be determined by voting members of the Academy of Tejano Music. Winners will be revealed live during the ceremony.

🎟 Tickets are available now at tejanotix.com
🌐 More information and full list of nominees: TejanoMundial.com

Premios Tejano Mundial continue to celebrate the artists, creators, and professionals who keep Tejano music vibrant, relevant, and thriving for generations to come.

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