Tejano Music Awards facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tejano Music Awards |
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Promotional poster for the Tejano Music Awards
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| Presented by | Texas Talent Music Association (TTMA) |
| Location | San Antonio, Texas |
| Country | United States |
| First awarded | 1981 |
The Tejano Music Awards (TMA) is a special event that celebrates the best artists in Tejano music. This music style is a mix of German polka and Latin music, often sung in Spanish or English. Rudy Trevino, a former teacher and musician, created these awards in 1980.
Every year, there's a big show in San Antonio, Texas, where Tejano artists perform and receive their awards. Sometimes, the show has been held in other cities too, like Eagle Pass, Texas.
The first Tejano Music Awards happened in 1981. It honored Tejano musicians and their songs from 1980. That year, awards were given in 11 different groups, like Male Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year.
In the 1990s, Tejano music became very popular. This was largely because of the amazing singer Selena, who was known as the "Queen of Tejano Music." She won many awards for female artists. Another popular singer, Emilio Navaira, was called the "King of Tejano music." In 1995, the Tejano Music Awards celebrated its 15th year, like a "quinceañera" party, and gave out awards in 14 categories.
After Selena's passing in 1995, the popularity of Tejano music changed. To honor artists who had a big impact on the music, the Lifetime Achievement Award was created in 1999.
In 2005, the awards celebrated their 25th "silver anniversary." They gave out 14 awards, which was the most since 1995. The 30th annual Tejano Music Awards in 2010 had special awards for artists who were popular in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. The 2024 Tejano Music Awards was the 44th annual event. Besides the awards show, there's also an annual Fan Fair held a few weeks before the main event.
Award Winners from 2008
Here are some of the artists who won awards in 2008:
- Song of the Year: "Elida's Medley" by Elida Reyna
- Male Vocalist of the Year: Jay Perez
- Female Vocalist of the Year: Elida Reyna
- Entertainer of the Year: Jay Perez
- Album of the Year (Tejano): 35th Anniversary by Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution
- Album of the Year (Conjunto): Chuco's by Los Garcia Brothers
- Crossover Song of the Year: "His House" by Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz
- Vocal Duo of the Year: Shelly Lares and Sunny Sauceda
- Most Promising Band: Tex-Mex Kadillaks
- Showband of the Year: Jay Perez
- Lifetime Achievement Awards: Joey Lopez (producer), Arturo Villarreal (promoter), Freddie Martinez (record label)
Award Winners from 2012
Here are some of the artists who won awards in 2012:
- Song of the Year: "Juntos Hasta Morir" by Elida Reyna and Jesse Turner
- Male Vocalist of the Year: Jesse Turner of Grupo Siggno
- Female Vocalist of the Year: Elida Reyna
- Entertainer of the Year: Elida Reyna
- Album of the Year (Tejano): Lo Que Me Dejaste by Grupo Siggno
- Album of the Year (Conjunto): Manteniendo La Promesa by The Hometown Boys
- Vocal Duo of the Year: Elida Reyna and Jesse Turner for "Juntos Hasta Morir"
- Best New Male of the Year: Ricky Valenz
- Best New Female of the Year: Jessica Sanchez
- Best New Group of the Year: Tejano Highway 281
- Lifetime Achievement Awards: Elsa Garcia, Mingo Saldivar, Johnny Canales
