Michael Salgado wins Best Tejano Album at the 2016 Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 17, 2016. (Facebook / Latin GRAMMYs)

Michael Salgado won the Latin Grammy for the Best Tejano Album at the 17th annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday afternoon.  Salgado took home the accolade for his album Por Cielo Y Tierra.

The singer, who is celebrating 20 years in the music business this year, received the award during the Latin Grammys Premiere, the pre-show event to the televised Latin Grammy Awards.

Other nominees for Best Tejano Album include Mucho Mas Que Amor from Ram Herrera, La Historia De La Musica Tejana by The Legends, Un Amigo Tendrás from Jay Perez, and Vulnerable De Ti by Marian Y Mariel.

This is the second Latin Grammy win for for Salgado, who won Best Norteño Album in 2007 for En Vivo.

WATCH: Michael Salgado wins Best Tejano Album at 2016 Latin Grammy Awards

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To Selena With Love, the best-selling book written by Chris Perez about his love story with his late wife Selena, will be adapted for television.

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Gabriel Zavala released his latest track “Es Fácil Amarte,” a country-infused cumbia track. Just weeks after the release of an urban cumbia “No Quiero Despertar”, the hitmaker drops another new sound for his fans.

“I just thought this new sound was a natural progression for me,” Zavala told Tejano Nation. “Because of where I live and my fascination with Country music, I wanted to envision a Tejano Cumbia that George Strait wouldn’t hesitate to record.”

Zavala is definitely evolving his sound with his latest released tracks.

“It’s all about the fans,” Zavala said in a recent interview. “I do everything I can to try to get better at what I do, that way the fans have better music, better stuff to check out, just try to do the best I can to bring the industry to where it needs to be.”

“Es Fácil Amarte” is available now for download from all digital platforms.

LISTEN: “Es Facil Amarte” –  Gabriel Zavala

Zamorales talks with Tejano Nation correspondent Hector Rodriguez from TejanoConcerts.com about their new album “Dulce Veneno” and much more.

WATCH: Zamorales Interview – TejanoConcerts.com

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It’s Christmas time! Los Palominos have released “Amor, Paz Y Felicidad” to add to your holiday playlist.  Freddie Records gives fans a happy Christmas theme song from los hermanos Arreola to enjoy during this holiday season.

Los Palominos just released their first album in more than three years on August 26. The highly-anticipated Piénsalo, which has produced two hit singles, including the debut single and title track “Piénsalo,” as well as the current single “Me Muero.” The album is currently available at FreddieStore.com.

LISTEN: “Amor, Paz Y Felicidad” — Los Palominos

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Freddie Records announced the release date and album cover art for the long-awaited new studio album from Latin Grammy Award winners Elida Reyna Y Avante. Mi Época will be released on February 10, 2017.’

The album contains 12 brand new songs including the recently released “Nunca Pasa Nada.” The new single features a slightly more Regional Mexican/Norteno arrangement designed to broaden the listening audience for EYA. The track was produced by Avante leader and drummer Lalo Reyna III and written by talented songwriter Juan Trevino.

“It has a different spin then our traditional Tejano based songs,” Lalo Reyna told Tejano Nation. “We always try to keep it fresh.”

The band plans to release a video for the new song in December.

“Mi Época signifies Elida’s dominance in the Reg Mex/Tex-Mex genre and proves that this is her time to shine,” Freddie Records said in a press release for the new album.

The band won four awards at the 2016 Tejano Music Awards in mid-November, including Tejano Album Of The Year for their last album Adicta and Song Of The Year for the title track “Adicta.” Elida Reyna also won Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year, adding to her record-breaking total of 31 Tejano Music Awards.

LISTEN: “Nunca Pasa Nada” — Elida Y Avante

Dezigual talked with Tejano Nation correspondent Hector Rodriguez about the band’s new album Sin Fronteras and more with Tejano Nation TV. The Monterrey, Mexico-based band also told the Tejano Concerts host about their Tejano collaborations with Tejano superstars and much more. Plus, watch the music video for the debut single from Sin Fronteras, “Suficiente Amor” featuring late Tejano legend Emilio Navaira.

WATCH: Dezigual talks new album, Tejano collabos and more

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A familiar face with a fresh sound is about to step out of the shadow of legend and carry forth his family legacy.

Rick Fuentes, Grammy Award-winning accordionist, arranger and producer, will be striking out on his own after over 20 years alongside Tejano icon Ruben Ramos as an integral member of the Mexican Revolution to form the next generation of his father’s group, the legendary Brown Express.

With this new project, Fuentes will craft a new signature sound, spreading his wings as bandleader, arranger and producer, vocalist and accordionist.

Backing him up on every track is the newest incarnation of Brown Express, a group of gifted musicians filled with energy and desire to make great music with one of Tejano music’s hardest working, most dedicated and talented professionals.

Born and raised in San Jose, California, with family roots in south Texas, Fuentes’ natural musical ability became obvious at an early age. His father, Ricardo “Richard” Fuentes, played button accordion and Farfisa organ for the iconic chicano band, Brown Express. As a child, Rick Fuentes would pore over each recording, picking out the keyboard parts and playing them on his own.

Tragedy struck in 1983 when Richard was on tour with Brown Express and the band was involved in a rollover accident. Richard and another band member were killed. As one would expect, young Rick was deeply affected by his father’s death, not only because he was his father, but also his musical mentor. After some initial doubts, Rick turned his grief into resolve and inspiration and embarked on a musical career his father would have been proud of.

Rick spent his early years with the legendary accordionist and Brown Express alumna Chavela Ortiz Hernandez with her new band, Grupo Express. It was a dream gig for him, especially since the sound was reminiscent of his dad’s era with Brown Express. Sadly, he only spent a few years with Chavela, before her accidental death.

After spending a couple of decades further developing his skills and talents alongside Ramos (who became like a second father to him) and a brief stint with Hugo Guerrero and Fandango USA, Rick feels it is time to step out of the shadows and not only carry on his father’s legacy, but create one of his own at the same time.

The future is bright and it’s time for Rick Fuentes & Brown Express to shine. Look for brand new material and official announcements in early 2017. Stay up to date with Rick Fuentes and The Brown Express at Facebook.com/RickFuentesMusicPage.

LISTEN: Rick Fuentes and The Brown Express Music Montage

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Savannah Votion has released her latest single “Cuando Se Fue” on the same day her mother, Irasema Votion, passed away from a rare form of brain cancer.

“The first time I heard this song I was driven to sing it,” Votion told Tejano Nation. “My mom was one of the reasons I choose this song. She heard Chavela sing it in her style and started crying, it has so much meaning to it.”

The song is a remake of the 1980’s hit from Chavela Y Su Grupo Express and features vocals from Grammy winner Rick Fuentes.

“As you all know, my mother, my rock, has left me.” said Votion. “She passed away November 21, 2016, and throughout 2016 was fighting stage four brain cancer, glioblastoma, one of the rarest cancers there is, as she was going through all of this, me and my father, Leon Votion, were there by her side 100%. She was and is a fighter.”

The song was written by Aurelio Algoalotes and produced by Grammy Award winning producer and musician Fuentes, who will also produce Votion’s upcoming album.

“Aurelio Algoalotes wrote such a beautiful song and I am honored to have recorded it with Rick Fuentes, my mentor and teacher though this journey,” said Votion.

“To all of you that have lost a loved one,” Votion added. “Maybe it will mean as much to you as much as it means to me.”

Votion plans make the single available for free download for all her fans.

LISTEN: “Cuando Se Fue” — Savannah Votion

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Mazmorra Records artists Megan Chapa has released “Viveme,” the first single and video from her upcoming sophomore album.

After the success of her debut album Mi Diario with the hit singles “La Otra”, “No La Voy Hacer” and “Ella O Yo,” the 2016 Tejano Music Awards nominee for Best New Female Artist has released her latest single from her upcoming album Sueños Inquebrantables.

“Viveme” is a cover of the 2004 hit from Italian pop singer and songwriter Laura Pausini.

The video for Chapa’s latest single showcases the singer belting out her new song in the woods with her band.

“Words cannot express how happy, nervous, but most of all super excited I am to share this video with y’all,” Chapa posted on her Facebook page. “I have been through a lot this past year and I have to say this album has brought the best out of me! I literally gave all I have on this album and hope you love it!”

Sueños Inquebrantables is available now for pre-order from MazmorraMusic.com.

WATCH: “Viveme” — Megan Chapa

Marlissa Vela premiered her new single “La Guayaba” on Tejano Nation Radio with Romeo. The daughter of Conjunto legend Ruben Vela put her own spin on the classic track from her father. The singer also talked about her upbringing in a musical home and her upcoming projects. (Airdate: November 30, 2016)

LISTEN: Marlissa Vela on Tejano Nation Radio

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Kingdom Music artists David Reyes has released his second single “Mujeres Latinas.” 

The hot new cumbia was written and produced by Rene Trevizo of Kingdom Music.

“I am always thinking outside the box and going outside of what I am comfortable with, those rancheras type songs,” Reyes told Tejano Nation. “I know that I can sing them and I know I can do the Boleros and different types of ballads, but I wanted to venture out and give people what they want.”

“Mujeres Latinas” is the follow-up for the singer after the success of his debut single “Ventanas De Mi Alma.”

“I had a great response with ‘Ventanas De Mi Alma,’ so I wanted to do more of that since the music that I make is mainly dictated by what the people want and I want to do more,” Reyes said. “It is a learning experience for me to learn and grow.”

LISTEN: “Mujeres Latinas” — David Reyes

There’s a new place in the Houston area to add music to your Tejano music library, Tejano Music Center in Pasadena, Texas.  Tejano Nation correspondent Hector Rodriguez from TejanoConcerts.com stopped by Houston’s newest Tejano music store to talk with Tejano Music Center owner Monica Pena. Pena is also Program Director for Tejano internet radio station SimplyTejanoRadio.com. Learn more about Tejano Music Center in the video below.

WATCH: Tejano Nation at Tejano Music Center

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New Mexico singer Miranda Hartzog has released her second single, “Esto Es Amor” from her upcoming album. The original song from the 16-year-old singer was written and produced by hitmaker Gabriel Zavala.

“I had so much fun recording ‘Esto Es Amor’,” Hartzog told Tejano Nation. “We recorded the song while I was in San Antonio for the Tejano Music Awards. I love working with Gabriel, he always explains the meaning of the song to me, so that can I feel the song. I’m hoping that everyone enjoys this song as I enjoyed recording it.”

“Esto Es Amor” is the second single released from Hartzog’s upcoming sophomore album, the follow-up from the Albuquerque native’s song “Lo Mucho Que Te Quiero.”

“She’s from New Mexico but her heart is in Tejano Music,” Zavala posted on Facebook about Hartzog.

Hartzog received three nominations at the 2016 New Mexico Hispano Music Awards , presented by the New Mexico Hispano Music Association, including Female Vocalist of the Year, Conjunto Norteno Song of the Year for “Diosito Mio” and Bilingual Song of the Year for “Angelito.”

LISTEN: “Esto Es Amor” — Miranda Hartzog

Abraham Quintanilla, Jr., the father of late singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez, has filed a lawsuit against Chris Perez and Endemol Shine North America to stop production of a television series based on Perez’s best-selling book To Selena With Love.

According to Forbes.com, the suit was filed Friday in a Texas court to block production of the series, alleging that only Selena’s estate has the right to her name, image and “to author or authorize and commercially exploit a book, play, video, film, TV movie” about her life.

In November, Perez signed a deal with Endemol to adapt his book, published in 2012, into a television series. To Selena With Love gives Perez’s perspective of his romance with Selena, whom he was married to from 1992 until she was murdered in 1995, at the age of 23.

Forbes.com reports Perez is in violation of an Estate Properties Agreement he signed two months after her death in 1995, according to the suit. That agreement states that Quintanilla, Jr. is the exclusive rights holder of all “Entertainment Properties,” which includes contract, trademark and copyright rights, rights to income, rights of publicity, rights to name, voice, signature, and photographs, among other rights, “throughout the world in perpetuity without restriction.”

Perez accepted the terms of the Estate Properties Agreement and in doing so, “agreed to receive, among other things, twenty-five percent (25%) of the net profits derived from the exploitation of the Entertainment Properties,” according to the suit.

READ MORE: Selena’s Father Sues Chris Perez And Endemol To Block TV Series About Her Life

Play-N-Skillz with Wisin (center), Frankie J (back) and Leslie Grace (right) on the set of the upcoming video for ‘Si Una Vez’.
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Selena’s “Si Una Vez” gets a remake from Grammy Award winning producers Play-N-Skillz and features Wisin, Frankie J and Leslie Grace.

After teasing the reggaeton-infused track on social media, the production duo released the track to all digital plaforms on Friday (Dec. 2).  The new version of the 1994 hit from Selena includes vocals from Reggaeton star Wisin, R&B singer Frankie J and Bachata singer Leslie Grace.

Many musicians have also recorded the song and released it on their respective albums including Mexican mariachi singer Alicia Villareal, American Reggaeton performer Ivy Queen, American indie rock band Girl in a Coma, and American salsa singer Manny Manuel.

LISTEN: “Si Una Vez” — Play-N-Skillz ft. Wisin, Frankie J & Leslie Grace.

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Las Fenix gets into the holiday spirit with the video release for their Christmas song, “Esta Navidad.”  The five sisters from Houston give fans a holiday treat with this Christmas song written by Las Fenix.

The visual, produced and edited by Las Fenix members Adela and Lesli Rodriguez, features behind the scenes of the band recording the song and the sisters decorating their home for Christmas.

“With much love, we give you this video made with much affection for all of you, ” Las Fenix posted on their official YouTube channel. “Thanks for all your support this 2016! We love you very much !!!! Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year! To close the year with great faith and positivity!”

“Esta Navidad” is available now from all digital platforms to add to your holiday playlist.

WATCH: “Esta Navidad” — Las Fenix

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Tejano legends Hugo Guerrero and Johnny Hernandez have released their collaboration, “Que Ganaste Corazon.”

The single is from Guerrero’s highly anticipated new album due out in January 2017 and was produced, arranged, recorded and engineered by the Grammy winning musician at his Nightmare Audio Studios in New Braunfels, Texas. The vocals for Hernandez were recorded by Joseph Martinez at MTZ Recording Studios in Modesto, California.

Guerrero has gone full circle with this collaboration, he recorded and went on the road with Hernandez early in his career and has never forgotten the chance given to him by the legend, including so many big hits with his brother, as part of Little Joe, Johnny Y La Familia, the biggest of which is the Chicano National Anthem, “Las Nubes.”

Guerrero began playing at the early age of six in Laredo, Texas, performing professionally in the early 1970’s. At age of 18, Guerrero was already an accomplished recording artist and performed throughout Texas and in Mexico. His voice and musical arrangements can be heard in recordings of Little Joe, Johnny Hernandez and The Third Coast, as well as many other recording productions. In 1986, he started off as lead vocalist, keyboard player and musical director for Fandango USA. The the worldwide hit “La Charanga” opened up doors and gave Guerrero instant international recognition and up to this day, that song is still popular throughout the world.

Guerrero has been inducted to the Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall Of Fame and has received numerous awards throughout his lifetime, not only from the Tejano Music Awards, but a Grammy for the production of Leyendas & Raices.

Guerrero and Hernandez do not disappoint with “Que Ganaste Corazon,” written by Jose Alfredo Jimenez, it is sure to be one for the ages.

LISTEN: “Que Ganaste Corazon” – Hugo Guerrero ft. Johnny Hernandez

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Magali Delarosa rises from small town girl to music star in the official video for her latest single, “Que Sera De Mi.”

The singer is featured walking along train tracks and performing on stage in the visual, directed by Jeff Bergman, showcasing Delarosa’s meteoric rise in her music career.

“Jeff had the idea of having a casual small town girl singing on the train tracks that later in the video turns into the rock star with all the lights,” Delarosa told Tejano Nation. “It some how is aligned with my life and how my music is starting to take flight after so many years working hard towards my goals.

The video was shot in the Texas locations of Brownsville and Pharr, Delarosa’s hometown.

“I was raised in Pharr, so it was so important to me to show a little bit of where I come from in the video,” Delarosa said. “It is one of my favorite productions so far. The second scene with the band really came to life and I am proud to say this will be my touring band in the near future.”

The singer-songwriter is also a fashion designer with her own fashion line, RagzByMagz, and created her fashion for the video.

“The leather jacket in the video was also designed by me and is covered with thousands of crystals which was all done by hand,” she said. “It’s really fun being able to design something special for each video that I do.”

“Que Sera De Mi” is the second single released from Delarosa’s debut album Esta Vez and the singer, who now resides in Los Angeles, California, is already planning her next projects.

“I will be returning to the valley in two weeks to start working on my second album, another music video, and a surprise tribute song to Juan Gabriel,” added Delarosa. “I look forward to also touring in the new year and working harder than I ever have before.”

Connect with Delarosa at her official website MagaliDelarosaMusic.com.

WATCH: “Que Sera De Mi” — Magali Delarosa

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Singer Tanya Griego has released the title track from her latest album, Quédate.  The 2016 Tejano Music Awards nominee for Best New Female Artist recorded the track that was originally meant for another singer, her daughter.

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“My daughter Amanda was originally supposed to record ‘Quédate,’ but I just couldn’t give it up,” Griego told Tejano Nation.

The latest single from the New Mexico-based singer, a cover of the hit song from Mexican singer Diana Reyes, was produced by Eddie Perez from Key Of E Music.

Perez is already working on Griego’s fifth album that is scheduled for release in 2017.  He is also currently writing an original single for Griego’s daughter Amanda, which is scheduled for a May 2017 release.

LISTEN: “Quédate Junto a Mi” by Tanya Griego