LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Bobby Pulido added another major achievement to his celebrated career Thursday, winning Best Tejano Album at the 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards for Bobby Pulido & Friends Una Tuya y Una Mía (Vol. 2/En Vivo).
The victory marks Pulido’s third career Latin GRAMMY win and his second consecutive victory in the Best Tejano Album category, following his 2025 win for the first volume of his live collaboration series.
The award was announced during the 2026 Latin GRAMMY Premiere ceremony at the MGM Conference Center Marquee Ballroom in Las Vegas.
Pulido shared this year’s Best Tejano Album category with four other nominees representing different generations and styles of Tejano music. Jay Perez earned recognition for Le Seguiremos, Destiny Navaira was nominated for 3, Vilax received a nomination for Capítulo 8, and Kevin Aguilar competed with Mi Gran Noche – Raphael En La Voz De Kevin Aguilar. The five nominees highlighted the continued diversity and strength of Tejano music, with Pulido ultimately taking home the award.
However, it was Pulido’s acceptance speech that delivered one of the afternoon’s most emotional moments, as the Tejano star reflected on his musical journey, expressed gratitude to those who helped him along the way and reaffirmed his decision to retire from music.
Bobby Pulido Thanks God, Family and Team
After accepting the award, Pulido began by thanking God, engineer Abelardo Rivera and producer José Luis Cornejo. He also shared a heartfelt message for his wife, Mariana, before thanking his team for their support throughout his career.
Pulido then made his announcement clear.
“I want to tell you that I am retiring from music, and I leave this chapter filled with gratitude and so much love,” Pulido said in his acceptance speech.
The singer reflected on what representing Tejano music has meant to him throughout his career.
“Music is something truly beautiful. I am very, very proud to be from Texas, to be Tejano, and to represent this music,” he said.
Pulido Says Tejano Music Is in Good Hands
Rather than focusing solely on his own accomplishments, Pulido used the moment to recognize the artists who will continue carrying Tejano music forward.
“Tejano music is in very good hands. We have so much talent — young talent, talent like Jay Perez, Destiny Navaira, and everyone who is here,” he said.
His acknowledgment of the next generation was a meaningful message for a genre that continues to evolve while honoring its musical roots.
Pulido closed his speech with a message suggesting that although his music career is coming to an end, his work representing his community is just beginning.
“I love you all, and we’ll see each other soon because we have to represent and get to work to use our voices for something else,” he said.
A New Chapter for the Tejano Star
Pulido’s Latin GRAMMY victory arrives during a historic period in his life. Earlier this month, the Edinburg native won the election for Texas’ 15th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Monica De La Cruz and becoming congressman-elect.
After more than three decades in Tejano music, Pulido is preparing to transition from the stage to public service, taking on a new role representing South Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives.
His latest Latin GRAMMY adds another distinction to a career that has included numerous hit recordings, industry recognition and a lasting connection with Tejano audiences.
With three Latin GRAMMY victories, including two consecutive wins for his Una Tuya y Una Mía live collaboration projects, Pulido leaves behind another significant accomplishment for the genre.
His acceptance speech offered a fitting message as he prepares for the next chapter: Tejano music has a bright future, and its next generation of artists is ready to carry the tradition forward.
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