Stefani Montiel Joins 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards Lineup

Stefani Montiel is the latest artist added to the live entertainment lineup for the 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards, bringing another celebrated name to the “Biggest Night in Tejano Music.”

Organized by the Texas Talent Musicians Association (TTMA), the awards show is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Texas Rodeo Saloon in Katy, Texas, marking the second consecutive year the event will take place at the Houston-area venue.

Stefani Montiel: An Award-Winning Tejano Career

Montiel has been a prominent voice in Tejano music since the 1990s, earning recognition for a musical style that blends traditional Tejano sounds with pop, cumbia and contemporary rhythms. Her career includes major-label releases with Sony Music, including the 1994 album Te Voy Enamorar, and a catalog that continues to connect with longtime fans and new audiences.

Stefani Montiel joins the performance lineup for the 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards on November 13, 2026, at the Texas Rodeo Saloon in Katy, Texas. (Courtesy photo)

Her accomplishments at the Tejano Music Awards include winning both Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year in 2017. She later earned another Entertainer of the Year honor at the 44th Annual Tejano Music Awards in 2024, underscoring her continued standing among the genre’s leading performers.

In 2017, Montiel’s album La Dueña earned the Tejano Music Awards’ Album of the Year honor. Her more recent releases include the 2025 EP Seguiré, a project reflecting her continued commitment to creating music and evolving as an artist and a favorite for Album of the Year this year. She was also inducted into the Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame and the New Mexico Music Hall of Fame in 2022.

In August 2026, Montiel received another career milestone when the Totally Tejano Hall of Fame & Museum in San Antonio honored her with a special exhibit featuring personal artifacts from her career, including the gold gown she wore at the 2010 Latin Grammy Awards.

Happy The Entertainer to Host the Ceremony

Adding to the evening’s entertainment, comedian Happy The Entertainer will serve as host of the 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards.

The host announcement adds a comedy component to an evening centered on live performances and recognition of Tejano music’s artists and industry contributors. The ceremony will bring together performers from across the genre for a celebration of its enduring legacy and continued evolution.

46th Annual Tejano Music Awards: Date, Venue and Tickets

The 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards will take place Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Texas Rodeo Saloon in Katy, Texas. The event marks the second consecutive year the awards presentation will be held at the Houston-area venue following the organization’s move from San Antonio in 2025.

The currently announced performance lineup includes:

Stefani Montiel
Ram Herrera
Luis Ayala’s Fiebre
Jay Perez
Siggno
Gary Hobbs
Avizo
Jenny B

Happy The Entertainer will host the ceremony, organized by the Texas Talent Musicians Association, which established the Tejano Music Awards in 1980.

General admission tickets and table reservations are available through the official Tejano Music Awards website.

With Montiel joining the expanding lineup, the 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards will bring together celebrated veterans and contemporary artists for a night honoring the music, performers and culture that continue to define Tejano.

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