Laura Linda Named Top 5 Finalist for 2026 Texas Country Music Awards

DALLAS, TEXAS — Award-winning Texas-born artist Laura Linda has been named one of the Top 5 finalists for Tejano Artist or Band of the Year at the 2026 Texas Country Music Awards, presented by the Texas Country Music Association (TCMA).

With final voting underway, Laura Linda is competing alongside Johnny y Los Texas Plowboys, Sunny Sauceda, Tejas Brothers, and Tex Mex Hippies for the honor.

A Career Built Across Texas Music

Known for bridging Country, Tejano, and Regional Mexican music, Laura Linda has built a career that reflects the diverse musical traditions of her Texas roots.

Before making her mark in Tejano and Regional Mexican music, Laura Linda toured with major country artists including Tim McGraw, Mark Chesnutt, Restless Heart, and Pam Tillis.

She returned to the stage in a major way in 2019, scoring chart-topping Tejano hits before expanding into Regional Mexican music. Her 2023 release “Ni Un Tequila” further showcased her versatility as an artist capable of moving comfortably between musical genres.

Laura Linda has also found success in Country music, including the popular single “Honey Boy Honey Girl,” which has surpassed half a million views on YouTube.

Her accomplishments have earned her recognition throughout the Texas music community, including Female Entertainer of the Year in 2023 and a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024.

Music and Community Impact

Beyond her recording and performing career, Laura Linda has also used her platform to support music education and charitable causes.

She serves as the official Music Ambassador for the Texas Music Project, helping raise funds for pediatric music therapy. She has also remained active in civic and community initiatives, including work with LULAC and events throughout San Antonio.

Her career represents the increasingly interconnected landscape of Texas music, where Country, Tejano, and Regional Mexican traditions continue to influence one another.

How to Vote for Laura Linda

Fans can vote for Laura Linda in the Tejano Artist or Band of the Year category through the official Texas Country Music Association voting page.

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Voting deadline: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Category: Tejano Artist or Band of the Year
Nominee: Laura Linda

Official 2026 Texas Country Music Awards Voting Page

Membership in the Texas Country Music Association is not required to vote, and finalists do not have to be TCMA members to win. However, TCMA member voting points are doubled.

Fans interested in becoming TCMA members can visit the association’s website and select “JOIN NOW.”

2026 Texas Country Music Awards

The winners will be announced during the 2026 Texas Country Music Awards on November 8, 2026, at Billy Bob’s Texas in the Fort Worth Stockyards.

Tickets for the awards show became available July 8 through Billy Bob’s Texas and the Texas Country Music Association. VIP wristbands are available exclusively through TCMA.

For Laura Linda, the nomination adds another milestone to a career defined by crossing musical boundaries while representing the rich musical heritage of Texas.

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