Art Tigerina | Photo by Texilla Photography

Tejano music veteran Art Tigerina has released his solo debut album De Mi No Te Olvidaras, along with the album’s latest single “Ayudame” featuring Calle Seis.

Tigerina recorded 10 albums during his tenure with Grupo Vida and received two Grammy nominations, multiple Tejano Music Award nominations and awards, and received many other accolades for their music.

The singer left Vida four years ago and began his solo career almost two years after his departure.

Tigerina is proud to release his debut album from this solo endeavor with his own band, The Art Tigerina Band. “De Mi No Te Olvidaras” was the lead single from the album and was written by Lupe Moreno and features the legendary David Lee Garza on accordion. “De Mi No Te Olvidaras” spent almost 30 weeks as on the Tejano Gold Countdown, peaking at #1.

The new album encompasses the talent from his band, as well as collaborations with many well-known artists in Tejano Music. Guest artists and musicians on the album include Max and Josh Baca from Los Texmaniacs, Wild Bill Perkins, past trumpet player for many successful bands such as Little Joe and Ruben Ramos, Mario Vigil from Jay Perez and The Band, Art Guillermo and Greg Enriquez from Sunny Sauceda y Todo Eso, and many others.

The legendary and talented, Hugo Guerrero produced and arranged most songs on the album, Guillermo was producer for “Cosas del Amor,” written and arranged by himself and Danny Fernandez from Los Musicales.

“Ayudame” is the latest single released from the new album nd features up and coming band Calle Seis from of Austin, Texas. The song is a Spanish version of the #1 Country hit from Travis Tritt in 1990, “Help Me Hold On.”

The Art Tigerina Band is actively touring in Texas and other states. For information on booking and upcoming shows please visit www.arttigerina.com and follow the band on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/arttigerinaband/.

LISTEN: “Ayudame” — Art Tigerina featuring Calle Seis

Cindy Ramos has released “Nunca Sabras,” the latest single from her solo debut album Quiero Ser.

RELATED: Cindy Ramos talks debut album ‘Quiero Ser’ + more on Tejano Nation Radio [PODCAST]

“Nunca Sabras” is another inspiration written by Ramos, who says, “this is a song written for every individual out there that has ever experienced heartbreak.”

A native of Laredo, Texas, Ramos has a deep love for music and grew up immersed in Tejano and Conjunto music.  She cites her musical influences as Laura Canales, Selena, Elsa Garcia, Ruben Vela, Tony De La Rosa and Linda Escobar, to name just a few.

As part of Grupo Inocencia she traveled and performed across the country in various events including concerts and television performances.

Quiero Ser, the album produced by Lorenzo “Papo” Banda, possessess a unique, diverse and distinctive expression of Tejano with a twist of Norteño and Conjunto.

LISTEN: “Nunca Sabras” — Cindy Ramos

Da Krazy Pimpz dropped a hot new collaboration with Sunny Sauceda, “Vamos Todos A Brindar” on Thursday (June 22).  It’s the second single released from the band’s ninth studio album Sin Fronteras, released in March.

RELATED: Da Krazy Pimpz talk new album ‘Sin Fronteras’ [VIDEO]

“Vamos Todos A Brindar” was written by Da Krazy Pimpz frontman Eddie Jimenez and features two-time Grammy Award winner Sauceda.

Sin Fronteras contains 12 songs, including rancheras, cumbias and a ballad. The album is available now at all online digital platforms, including iTunes and Spotify.

LISTEN: “Vamos Todos A Brindar” — Da Krazy Pimpz featuring Sunny Sauceda

It’s been 22 years since the death of the late Selena Quintanilla, and on Friday the “Queen of Tejano” was honored with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York.

The wax figure of the ‘Queen of Tejano’ is the latest addition to the New York collection. The figure is an exact replica of the one that made its debut at Madame Tussauds Hollywood in August.

Suzette Quintanilla, Selena’s sister, said they chose the outfit because the bustier was an iconic staple in Selena’s wardrobe.

“I thought this was awesome. What an honor and what a great way to have her here and to represent Latinos,” Quintanilla told NBC News. “They could have chosen anyone; the fact that they chose Selena, I think, it speaks volumes. She’s definitely a legend.”

Full Story: NBC News

WATCH: Madame Tussauds New York unveil Selena wax figure

Jimmy Gonzalez | Photo by John Onta Waldo Salamanca

Jimmy Gonzalez Y Grupo Mazz are currently working on their new album and the Grammy winner gave fans an update on the upcoming disc via social media.

RELATED: Freddie Records posts last interview recorded by Joe Lopez and Jimmy Gonzalez

Freddie Records shared video of a late night studio session of the Grammy winner at the famed Legends Sound Studio in Corpus Christi, Texas on Saturday night.

“We don’t have a title for it, but we will in a couple of days,” Gonzalez said in the video. “It is going to be awesome. Everything that we have done, the sound quality, the studio quality, everything is great. I smell like a little Grammy next. It’s a really good CD. It’s got the Jimmy G stamp on it, so be on the lookout.”

The upcoming album is the follow up to the hit album Que Cante El Mundo, released last year during Memorial Day weekend. The previous album featured the hit singles “Agua De Papaya”, “Ella No Sabe” and “Jimmy’s And Jay’s Mazz Medley.”

No word on a release date on the new album from Jimmy Gonzalez Y Grupo Mazz, but Tejano Nation will have the details as soon as it is released.

WATCH: Jimmy Gonzalez talks about upcoming album

Latin music legend Adalberto Gallegos, former lead singer for Latin Breed, talked about his upcoming kidney transplant surgery and much more in an exclusive interview with Tejano Nation’s Fanny Gurl.

The 61-year-old singer mentioned his music beginnings at the age of 12 and joined the revolutionary, genre-bending Latin Breed just as he was leaving his teen years and remained with the band off and on for 40 years.

The Tuscon native talked about his upcoming kidney transplant surgery on Tuesday (June 27) with his son, Adalberto Gallegos, Jr., donating a kidney to his father, who has renal failure and been undergoing dialysis for nearly four years.

After the surgery, the elder Gallegos plans on recruiting musicians and hopes to return to the studio to record some of his own songs and some classic Mexican rancheras.

WATCH: Adalberto Gallegos talks with Tejano Nation

The annual Tejano Music National Convention will once again invadethe Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 30 and July 1, with another all-star lineup featuring Tejano legends, tribute performances and rising Tejano stars.

The festivities kick off with on Friday with the Tejano Experience USA Fanfare & Expo that features Shelly’s All-American Showcase hosted by Shelly Lares and Boni’s Conjunto Cafe hosted by Boni Mauricio.

Friday’s schedule for Shelly’s All-American Showcase features Sabor Latino Legacy, Xplosion, Texas Latino, Angel Gonzalez y Vimana, Nikki Lopez, Rick Fuentes & The Brown Express, and Dezigual.  Saturday’s schedule features Ashley Borrero and The Band, Texas Funk, Relente 520, Louie Marinez y Myzterio, Severo y Grupo Fuego, Grupo Alianza, and Raul Vasquez y Acero.

Boni’s Conjunto Cafe features great conjunto talent on Saturday, including Buddy Salinas, Conjunto Ambicion, Grupo Ambixion, Grupo Respeto, Rio Jordan, and Bajo Zero. Saturday’s lineup features Los Texas Wranglers, Loz Fleaz, Conjunto Bravo, Los Duques, La Naturaleza, Yoyo y la Verdadd, and Flavio Longoria and the Conjunto Kingz.

The Gran Baile on Friday night will feature a LEGACY OF LEGENDS including Ruben Garza y La Nueva Era with Ruben Vela, Jr. and Fito Olivares y La Pura Sabrosura, plus a BLAST FROM THE PAST performance as Bob Gallarza presents Elida Reyna, Joe Posada and David Marez. Steve Salas of Tierra, Little Willie G., Ricky Naranjo & Los Gamblers and Elida Y Avante.

Saturday night’s Gran Baile features Da Krazy Pimpz, a VEGAS ALL STAR PURO PARTY with Hugo Guerrero, Emilio Guerrero, and Rick Fuentes. A SELENA TRIBUTE will featured Los Dinos Ex-Members, Pete Astudillo & TeknoMex, and Isabel Marie Sanchez. Little Joe y La Familia and Siggno are also scheduled to perform.

Gabriel Zavala will keep the party  going for the after hours crowd with Zavala’s Vegas Vibe after party on both nights.

For more information and registration call 913-397-8850 or check out VegasTejano.com.

Orfy premieres her debut music video for her comeback single “Pega La Vuelta” with MAR Records exclusively with Tejano Nation on Tuesday (June 27).

“This is my very first music video and I am very excited to finally show the world some Orfy realness,” Orfy told to Tejano Nation. “I hope everyone sings along with me and enjoys my musical journey!”

RELATED: Orfy premieres comeback single ‘Pega La Vuelta’ on Tejano Nation Radio [PODCAST]

The 31-year-old singer is the daughter of  Mario Marichalar, lead vocalist for Ramón Ayala Y Los Bravos del Norte, and has been singing since the age of 7 in school competitions. She studied music, playing the flute and the violin.

At the age of 15, Orfy began working with Mariachi Hidalguens as lead singer and violinist. She launched her career as a solo artist at the age of 19 with her debut album Instintos de Mujer, released by Freddie Records in 2006.  The album featured the hit songs “Instintos de Mujer” and “Baila Conmigo.”

Orfy is back stronger than ever with a new style and image that is seen with her new single, “Pega La Vuelta,” produced by Gerardo Alvarez.

Get more info on Orfy at her official Facebook page, @OrfyOficial. “Pega La Vuelta” is available now at all digital platforms, including the Tejano Nation Amazon store.

Rancho Alegre Radio and AustinVida are proud to announce a new weekly tardeada series at One-2-One Bar beginning Sunday, July 2 in Austin, Texas. The weekly series will feature a wide variety of Tejano and Conjunto performers at the south Austin music venue on Sunday evenings from 6 – 8 p.m.

Rancho Alegre Radio, an Austin-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Tejano and Conjunto music, is collaborating with AustinVida, a local music promoter specializing in live Latin music, to produce the series and are looking forward to the venture.

“It’s an exciting opportunity to team up with Rancho Alegre Radio,” says Manny Morales of AustinVida. “We are bringing back a weekly Sunday Tardeada featuring a variety of Conjunto and Tejano bands. This very special event will be hosted at one of Austin’s finest music venues, One-2-One Bar. Bar owners Gregg and Destinee Ware have always been strong supporters of all genres of live music and we thank them for this opportunity.”

“Coming off our first year presenting the Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival at Stubb’s in May, this is a fantastic opportunity for us to continue bringing unique presentations of Tejano and Conjunto music to another highly-respected Austin music venue,” said says Rancho Alegre Radio’s Piper LeMoine. “One-2-One Bar has great sound, a great vibe and we love working with our longtime colleagues at AustinVida. It’s a perfect fit for us and for fans of these pure Texas music genres.”

The series starts off with an intimate acoustic and Q&A set by Grammy Award winner David Farias (formerly of La Tropa F and Los Texmaniacs) on Sunday July 2nd ($7 cover) and continues the following Sunday, July 9th, with Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival alums Conjunto Calidad from Seguin, Texas ($5 cover).

One-2-One Bar is located at 1509 S. Lamar, suite 600, Austin TX 78704. For more information, visit ranchoalegreradio.org or contact Piper LeMoine by phone at 512-609-9208 or by email at piper@ranchoalegreradio.org.

Singer and songwriter Juan Treviño released to radio a new promotional single, “No Han Descubierto,” featuring award winning Tejano music legend David Lee Garza on accordion.

“DLG has always been an inspiration for me as a musician, and I’ve had the honor and privilege to be able to write several songs he recorded in his last albums with Los Musicales,” said Treviño. “Now having him be apart of my album is just a dream come true.”

“No Han Descubierto” tells the story of a person always losing in the game of love, and feels that it’s always their fault and a caring friend trying to motivate the person with positive good comments of his view on love.

Treviño continues to excel as the in-demand songwriter for many artists including new placements with, La Energia Norteña, David Lee Garza y Los Musicales, Jay Perez, Elida Reyna, Solido, David Olivares, and many more.

The singer and songrwiter released his highly-anticipated first solo album Fragmentos on January 27.  The album includes 10 new original tracks written by Treviño and contains features with guest vocalists and musicians including David Lee Garza, AJ Castillo, Armando Lichtenberger Jr. from La Mafia,  Rolando “Rolo” Benavides of Solido, Carlos Alvarez from Mariachi Campanas De America and many more.

“Fragmentos contains a piece of all that I have been a part of, Norteño, Tejano, Cumbia, and ballads.” Treviño said in a press release. “I’m thankful to all the artists that throughout these years have blessed me with recording my songs.”

Fragmentos is available now at all digital retailers and record stores.

LISTEN: “No Han Descubierto” — Juan Treviño ft. David Lee Garza

Elida Reyna Y Avante have released their latest single, “Corre,” a remake of the 2011 hit song from Mexican pop duo Jesse & Joy.

Elida gave EYA fans details about the new track on social media via the band’s official Facebook page on Monday.

“I have a surprise for you. We have a brand new song that’s going to be on the airwaves tomorrow called ‘Corre’. Now, this song, ‘Corre,’ is going to be featured on a Mi Época Tour Edition CD. Not only that, you can buy the single this Friday, June 30.”

“Corre” was written by Jesse & Joy and has become one of the most successful songs for the duo, winning Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 13th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2012.

What do you think of the EYA version? Let us know in the comments below.

LISTEN: “Corre” (Snippet) — Elida Reyna Y Avante

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Oscar Niño of Grupo Vizion talked about the band’s debut album Mirando Adelante and much more with Tejano Nation Radio with Romeo.

RELATED: Grupo Vizion debuts ‘Solo Y Triste’ official music video

Niño, the lead vocalist and bajo sexto player for the Freeport, Texas-based band also mentions the band’s musical influences, their musical versatility, upcoming projects and premieres the lead single “Solo Y Triste.”

LISTEN: Grupo Vizion’s Oscar Nino on Tejano Nation Radio

AJ Castillo released the official music video for his latest hit single, “Esta Noche,” on Tuesday (June 27).

Fans hoping to get a sneak peek of the upcoming song from Grupo Vida, got a surprise from lead vocalist Jason Martinez instead.

Martinez posted a video on his Facebook page, telling fans he was going to give them a preview of the band’s upcoming single, fans were rickrolled after getting a few notes of the song.

Rickrolling is an Internet meme involving the music video for the 1987 Rick Astley song “Never Gonna Give You Up”.

Fans will have to wait a little longer to hear the full song, that is due out July 10.

Javier Galvan and Powered By Faith are just a couple of Tejano Christian artists scheduled for the Saving Souls Tejano Cristiano Concert at Fiesta Ballroom in Seguin, Texas on Saturday, July 1.

Galvan, the former lead vocalist of Fama, will headline the event and perform songs from his popular Christian albums. Other artists scheduled for the faith based event include Powered By Faith, a new group led by Grammy Award winning producer and musician Steve “Rat” Silvas with new artist Roy “Q” Quintanilla, Lupe Gonzalez and Los Soul Brothers, formerly Tierra Tejana, and Saved By Grace.

The event, produced by Martin Hernandez, will feature Tejano Cristiano music along with some blues and international ballads. Doors open at 6:00 pm and cover for the event is $5.00. Fiesta Ballroom is located at 735 E. Intersate 10 in Seguin.

Sesi | SesiMusic.com

Sesi offered fans a free download of a never before released live concert album as she works on an upcoming project.

The award winning singer and songwriter posted a link to the free album download on her Facebook page on Tuesday (June 27).

“This concert was my first concert ever in Corpus Christi filmed in front of a live studio audience in 2005, exactly 12 years ago this month,” Sesi told Tejano Nation.  “I was inspired by the new project to release this never released project to my fans, a true 100% free gift to them, the people who message me not to give up, who literally wait for a new project and haven’t given up on me, how can I charge them for this? I love every single one of them, and actually all my music is available for free download on my website, www.sesimusic.com.”

The exclusive “en vivo” album will only be available or 12 days to commemorate 12 years ago that the concert was recorded. It includes the hit singles “Ya No Seras” and “Baila Mi Baby”.

“We are currently working on something very similar, but will include my most latest music along with three bonus tracks,” Sesi added.

The singer is back in the studio working with a team of writers and producers, including Grammy nominee Diandra, on her new album under the label MDX Music Group.

Sesi released her first full studio album Chiquita Pero Picosa, produced by Pete Astudillo, in 2001 when she was just 14 years old.

In 2004, she released her self-titled debut album under Q Zone Records with Abraham Quintanilla as executive producer.

WATCH: Interview with Sesi in 2004

Mario Macias | Photo: Tejano Whoop Ass TV

Rising singer Mario Macias is excited to open for AB Quintanilla Y Elektro Kumbia during an album release party at the House of Blues in Dallas, Texas on June 30.

In an interview with Tejano Whoop Ass TV, the 2013 Tejano Idol winner said he was very excited to open for Quintanilla, the brother of late Latin music icon Selena.

“This is pretty big for me…Selena is my idol,” Macias said. “A couple of years ago when I was 15 years old, I was watching the (Selena) movie and who would of thought now, looking back, that I’m going to be playing for her brother. It’s really mind blowing, so yes, I am nervous, but again, entertaining is what I love to do, so I’m more excited and pumped up to go out there and do what I love.”

The album release party, produced by Premier Live, is for the self-titled debut album from A.B. Quintanilla Y Elektro Kumbia scheduled for release on June 30.

Macias burst on the Tejano music scene in 2015 with his debut single, “Alma Rendida“, a ranchera featuring music legend Little Joe, produced by Bob Gallarza.

The 20-year-old singer from Fort Worth also gave a live preview of his upcoming single “All Eyes”, a Reggaeton Pop inspired song, scheduled for release in a couple of months.

WATCH: Mario Macias interview with Tejano Whoop Ass TV

Rancho Alegre Radio wins 2017 WeWork Creator Award at ACL Live’s Moody Theater in Austin, Texas on June 27, 2017. | Courtesy Photo

Austin-based non-profit organization Rancho Alegre Radio won an $18,000 grant in the
Incubate category of the WeWork Creator Awards Tuesday night (June 27) at ACL Live’s Moody Theater. This award was the latest round in a series of grants given by WeWork to innovators, entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations and individuals doing inspiring work all over the globe.

WeWork announced the grant initiative in March 2017, which includes a pledge of over $20 Million to a wide variety of people, companies and organizations in all corners of the world. WeWork CEO Adam Neumann told CBS This Morning back in March that “the idea is to recognize anyone in the world who’s doing amazing things. It might not be the traditional person that would win an award or be recognized regularly and have access to this kind of cash.”

Over the next few months, the awards ceremonies are being held in Washington, DC, Detroit, Austin, London, Berlin, Tel Aviv, and Mexico City with a global finals round in New York City.

“On a tip from Sarah Rucker of Full Gallop Arts, we applied for this opportunity. We described our work traveling the state interviewing Tejano and Conjunto musicians and recording their oral histories, analog recording digitization and events like the Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival at Stubb’s and our upcoming tardeada series with AustinVida at One-2-One Bar,” said Piper LeMoine, Communications Director for Rancho Alegre Radio. “WeWork really valued and admired our dedication to preserving and promoting Tejano and Conjunto music and culture, and rewarded our hard work with this generous grant, which will allow us to continue growing and advocating for this pure Texas music.”

Rancho Alegre Radio kicks off its weekly Tejano Conjunto Sunday Tardeada series at Austin’s One-2-One Bar (1509 S. Lamar) with Grammy award winner David Farias on July 2nd at 6 p.m, with new groups each week. The organization has also already begun planning for their 2018 Cinco de Mayo celebration at Stubb’s and a variety of other projects and events in Austin and beyond.

La Dezz, the trio that includes brothers Mark Ledesma and David Ledesma along with Lisa Mar, have released their third single “Todo Mi Amor”.

The latest release from La Dezz was written by Di Marie and Mark Ledesma with a special appearance by AJ Castillo. It’s the follow up to “Amar En Total”, released in May by the San Antonio trio.  La Dezz released their debut single “Le Hablare Del Amor” featuring Cacy Savala last summer.

The Ledesma brothers have been in the Tejano music scene for many years and have come together to form this amazing collaboration of soulful voices. Both brothers are former members of The Band, singing back up for  Jay Perez in the late 1990’s.  In 2000, Mark went from background vocals to the lead vocals for David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales, lasting with the legendary band for 10 years.

Mark Ledesma said he wanted to get back to their roots with the music of La Dezz.

“My whole thing was, how can we get back to making music from the heart and how do we get across this music to people and what we want to do,” Mark Ledesma said during a recent Facebook Live video. “Remember that time when we were 10 years old and we were sittin’ in a room and we were writin’ this song in a notebook pad, that kind of stuff. That’s where we wanted to go. That’s what we wanted to get back to, and we did.”

Now the brothers come together, along with Lisa Mar, to give Tejano a genuine sound that is truly original.

Stay up to date with LaDezz news and tour dates at their official Facebook page, @LaDezzMusic.

LISTEN: “Todo Mi Amor” — La Dezz

Las Divas Tejanas released their debut single and music video “Las Bravas” on Friday (June 30).

The trio consists of Stefani Montiel, Shelly Lares and Mercedes Cherelle, winner of Season 1 of Finding The Next Diva Tejana.

“Las Bravas” was written and produced by Gabriel Zavala, creative director of Finding The Next Diva Tejana.  The music video was filmed by Ryan Bazan.

Finding The Next Diva Tejana held a nationwide search to find the third member of Las Divas Tejanas to join Montiel and Lares and Mercedes Cherelle was named the winner in April at Fiesta De Los Reyes event in San Antonio.

Get more info, buy music and merchandise at LasDivasTejanas.com.