Public Voting Now Open for the 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards

Public voting is officially underway for the 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards, giving fans the opportunity to support their favorite artists as the longest-running awards show dedicated to Tejano music moves closer to announcing its finalists.

The Texas Talent Musicians Association (TTMA) has announced that the general ballot is now available online, inviting Tejano music fans to participate in the selection process across a variety of categories recognizing the genre’s established stars, emerging talent and musical achievements.

Public Voting Determines the Top Five Finalists

The public ballot features numerous categories, including Song of the Year, Male and Female Vocalist of the Year, Tejano Album of the Year, Conjunto Album of the Year, Collaboration/Duo of the Year and Best New Artist honors for male, female and group performers, among others.

According to the voting guidelines, artists submitted their full albums released between January 1 and December 31, 2025, for consideration. The initial round of nominees was determined through industry voting, with the public ballot now giving fans a voice in selecting the Top Five finalists in each category.

The final nominees are expected to be announced after public voting closes later this month.

Each household is permitted one vote per artist, group or manager. Duplicate or invalid ballots will be deleted, and some categories may feature fewer than 12 contenders because of the number of qualified nominees.

With the deadline approaching, fans have an opportunity to help determine which artists advance to the final round of competition.

46th Annual Tejano Music Awards Returns to Katy

The 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards will take place Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Texas Rodeo Saloon in Katy, Texas, marking the second consecutive year the ceremony will be held in the Houston-area community.

The move represents a notable chapter in the history of the awards, which have traditionally been associated with San Antonio, widely recognized as the Tejano Music Capital of the World.

This year’s celebration is expected to bring together artists, musicians, industry professionals and fans for an evening recognizing the performers and recordings shaping Tejano music.

The announced performance lineup includes Jay Perez, Ram Herrera, Siggno, Gary Hobbs, Luis Ayala’s Fiebre, Avizo and Jenny B, bringing together established performers and contemporary acts for what organizers call the “Biggest Night in Tejano Music.”

The evening will begin with a red carpet event from 5 to 6:30 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony at 7 p.m.

General admission tickets and table reservations are available through TejanoMusicAwards.com.

Celebrating More Than Four Decades of Tejano Music

Established in 1980 by the Texas Talent Musicians Association, the Tejano Music Awards were created to provide a dedicated platform for recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of artists within the Tejano genre.

Over more than four decades, the awards have become an annual gathering celebrating the singers, musicians, songwriters and industry figures who have helped shape Tejano music and preserve its cultural legacy.

The annual ceremony also provides a spotlight for emerging artists working to build their audiences while honoring the established performers whose music continues to connect generations of fans.

As preparations continue for the November ceremony, the public ballot puts an important part of the awards process in the hands of Tejano music listeners.

Fans can cast their votes before the October 18 deadline at TejanoMusicAwards.com. The Top Five finalists will be announced after voting closes, with the winners revealed during the 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards on November 13 in Katy, Texas.

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