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San Antonio, Texas — The Texas Talent Musicians Association (TTMA), producers of the 38th Annual Tejano Music Awards (TMAs), have announced Saturday, November 17, 2018, as the official date for this year’s awards show. This year’s awards will mark the 38th year as the only major and longest-running event to recognize the Tejano music genre.
The biggest night in Tejano Music will be the place where fans can expect a spectacular show which promises many surprises, exciting musical collaborations, and recognition of Tejano’s best and brightest stars.
This year, the Tejano Music Awards will be held at the San Antonio Event Center and features a live dance after the awards presentations, a popular portion among guests.
Lifetime achievement honorees this year are the late “King of Tejano Music” Emilio Navaira and
“Tejano Music Icon” Jimmy Gonzalez, who will be honored for their roles as Tejano music trendsetters.
Artists scheduled to perform will be Michael Salgado, Elida y Avante, DJ Kane, Sunny Sauceda, Isabel Marie, Ricardo Castillon, Avizo, La Calma, Ricky Narajano y Los Gambers, Lucky Joe, Da Krazy Pimpz, Mijos,
La Fiebre, AJ Basulto, Joe Posada and many more to be announced.
A red-carpet ceremony will be held prior to the awards show featuring several Tejano artists and special guests including Miss Reina Latina San Antonio Alexia Gonzalez. The red-carpet showcase begins at 4:30 pm.
For tickets to the 38th Annual Tejano Music Awards & Dance, visit www.tejanomusicawards.com.
Ticket prices range from $35 to $125 for VIP seating.
Texas Talent Musicians Association (TTMA) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote professional excellence; a better understanding and greater appreciation for Tejano music; and to provide a public forum for songwriters, performers and musicians in order to recognize their artistic efforts and achievements through the annual Tejano Music Awards and related events. TTMA is based in San Antonio, Texas: “The Tejano Music Capital of the World.”®
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Michael Salgado received a second straight nomination in the return of the Best Tejano Album category, as nominations for the 19th annual Latin Grammy Awards were announced on Thursday by The Latin Recording Academy.
“To say it was a surprise, wouldn’t be the right word,” Salgado said about the nomination. “Whenever one releases material and has the consciousness of giving the best of yourself, what can I say, it’s a very huge satisfaction to be recognized among your colleagues.”
RELATED: Michael Salgado wins 2016 Latin Grammy for Best Tejano Album
Salgado was the last artist to win the Latin Grammy award for Best Tejano Album in 2016 for Por Cielo Y Tierra. The category was omitted in 2017 due to low submissions. This gives a total of seven Latin Grammy nominations for the two-time Latin Grammy winner. He also won a Latin Grammy for En Vivo as Best Norteño Album in 2007.
However, this is very special for Salgado as it injects another personal and professional goal after having had a year of medical complications, which fortunately remains in the past as a life lesson.
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“Otras Historias was an album that delivered many hours of preparation and production, and without a doubt is when you say, every sacrifice is worth it,” added Salgado.
Salgado, who recently celebrated the birth of a baby girl with his wife Blanca, has already released a follow-up album. La Vida En Un Hilo, released on May 29, reflects the special moments of the 47-year-old singer’s life over the past few years.
The 19th annual Latin Grammy Awards will air on Univision at 8:00 p.m. ET from Las Vegas, Nevada on November 15, 2018.
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A beautiful acoustic cover of “Vuelvo” from Mazz sung by Texas singer Allison Vela got a lot of attention by many Tejano music fans this past weekend.
This version of the 1992 hit song from the multiple Grammy winning group features a different, but enjoyable stripped down sound and makes it her own from the original.
“An acoustic version of one of my favorite Tejano songs of all time,” Vela wrote on her YouTube channel. “It’s completely different from the original but I hope you enjoy.”
The 22-year-old singer from Robstown, Texas received praises for her cover, including Cezar Martinez, lead vocalist for David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales. He shared the video on Facebook with the caption, “Such an amazing voice! Awesome job by Allison Vela! Y’all show her some love! Oh and did I mention she’s also from Robstown, Texas (my hometown)?”
Vela’s YouTube channel features many other covers from different music genres, but this is the first Tejano cover posted on her channel.
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Lia G | Courtesy photo
Tortilla Factory announced singer Lia G has joined the legendary band as female lead vocalist.
Lia G, also known as Lia Branly, joins the three-time Grammy nominated band after recording as a solo artist and releasing her debut EP, Se Feliz, in 2016.
“I am so excited to be working with such a legendary band like Tortilla Factory,” Lia G told Tejano Nation. “I cant wait for everyone to hear the new music we have been working on. Tortilla Factory has always been known to mix different stylistic music together and I love this. It’s a beautiful thing as an artist to be expressive with your own style and be taken in with such open arms by this legendary band.”
The singer from Burbank, California, grew up in a musically rich family, where her grandparents were singers and her mother a Tropicana dancer and singer. Music has always been a part of Lia’s life and her idol was late Latin music icon Selena.
Lia G is currently working on her debut single with Tortilla Factory that will be produced by 14-time Grammy winning producer Gilbert Velasquez.
Another big surprise, Alfredo Antonio Guerrero, lead vocalist and leader of Tortilla Factory, and Lia G are expecting a baby.
Alfredo Antonio Guerrero and Lia G are expecting a baby. | Courtesy photo
“I know Tony ‘Ham’ Guerrero and Bobby Butler, a.k.a. ‘Charro Negro’ are our angels up in heaven guiding us,” Guerrero old Tejano Nation. “We are currently working on our next album, where Lia and I will be re-recording all of Tortilla Factory’s greatest hits.”
Tortila Factory plan to record their next album with producers in Miami, Los Angeles and New York. The Tortilla Factory legacy continues.
Learn more about Lia G at her offical website, www.LiaBranly.com.
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WATCH: Lia G (Branly) ‘Se Feliz’ EPK
A week after releasing a video teaser for their new single “Qué Diablos Pensabas,” Siggno has officially released the song in full to all major digital music platforms. It’s the latest single released from the band’s highly-anticipated new album Monstruo, due out on October 31.
Siggno member Richard Rosales talked about the band’s new album during a video posted on social media.
“This album has been very interesting,” he said. “We’ve been recording it for about the past year and a half. I know we hadn’t had an album in quite a long time, but to me it’s well worth the wait. We got to take our time recording this album.”
This is the first album for Siggno since the release of the hugely successful Yo Te Esperaré in July 2016.
“We recorded the songs at different moments in our life, different emotions went into it, and therefore the sound is different too,” Rosales added. “I think that’s what makes this album so real. It gives it character in every song.”
“Qué Diablos Pensabas” is available now at all digital music platforms.
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LISTEN: “Qué Diablos Pensabas” — Siggno
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Siggno released the official music video for their latest single “Qué Diablos Pensabas” on Monday (Oct. 1).
The visual, co-directed by Siggno frontman Jesse Turner and Estevan Gonzalez, features a wedding and a bride that is having second thoughts about the nuptials.
“Qué Diablos Pensabas” is the latest single from Siggno’s highly-anticipated new album Monstruo, due out on October 31.
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WATCH: “Qué Diablos Pensabas” — Siggno
Freddie Records continues to celebrate the life and legacy of seven-time Latin Grammy and Grammy Award winner, musical geniurs and Latin music icon Jimmy Gonzalez with the release of the brand new single, “En Cuantas Camas.”
The song is featured on Gonzalez’s last album release Porque Todavia Te Quiero, which is nominated for Best Tejano album at the upcoming 19th annual Latin Grammy Awards.
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“The song is basically telling us, what love is all about, when we are with that special someone,” Freddie Records said about the new single in a press release. “Very full of powerful, romantic words.”
Gonzalez felt that this album could be Grammy worthy when he posted a Facebook video while in the studio working on the album, “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.”
The 19th annual Latin Grammy Awards will air on Univision at 8:00 p.m. ET from Las Vegas, Nevada on November 15, 2018.
Gonzalez will also be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and tribute performance at the upcoming 38th annual Tejano Music Awards in San Antonio, Texas on November 17.
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LISTEN: “En Cuantas Camas” — Jimmy Gonzalez Y Grupo Mazz
The holiday season will be upon us before you know it and many record labels are set to release new holiday tunes even before Halloween, including a new Christmas song from Texas singer Matthew Morales. “Venga Jugar Conmigo” was released today to all digital music platforms and it will definitely be a part of many holiday playlists this year.
The song is the Spanish version of “Come Play Santa With Me”, composed by John Mathis and GRAMMY winner, Brad Davis. Davis produced the holiday track in his recording studio in Commerce, Texas.
When the duo were looking for a vocalist to sing the Spanish version, Davis said: “I know this guy from the university, I think he can sing it.” Morales, a vocal major at Texas A & M, was the one chosen.
The plan was to record a demo of the song and present it to popular artists in Tejano, Regional or Traditional genres. Davis was impressed with Morales’ performance in the studio this past summer, he entered the studio and sang the song twice. Two passes! He sounded fantastic.
Plans were made to release the song for Christmas with Morales as the artist. “Matthew made this song fun. And for his age, it sounds ‘classic’. I love your voice! He reminds me of another Texas artist, Freddy Fender. I think the song will be in many Spotify Playlists this Christmas.” said co-composer Mathis.
“Venga Jugar Conmigo” will premiere on Tejano Nation‘s Spotify Holiday Playlist on November 23. The official lyric video will launch on the Tejano Nation Facebook on November 1. It is available now at Spotify, Apple Music and iTunes.
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LISTEN: “Venga Jugar Conmigo” — Matthew Morales
Stefani Montiel gave fans a video teaser for her upcoming new single “Un Momentito Más” on Friday (Oct. 5).
“Un Momentito Más” is an original song written and produced by Gabriel Zavala and it has a smooth Tejano feel featuring Montiel’s angelic voice that will captivate your attention from the very first note, according to press release from VMB Music Group.
RELATED: Stefani Montiel heading back to studio for next album, new projects
The new single from Montiel, who won Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year at the 2017 Tejano Music Awards, will be released to radio throughout the United State and Mexico on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. It will be available to all digital music platforms soon.
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Longtime Tejano radio air personality AC Cruz has launched a new podcast. Cruz Control with AC Cruz Behind The Mic features entertaining, personal interviews with your favorite artists and industry insiders.
After suffering a brain aneurysm that caused a stroke and off the air for the past 11 years, Cruz returns with this new project. He is best known as a radio personality and award winning radio program director, where he was the market leader with his entertaining, yet sometimes controversial shows.
Season one of Cruz Control with AC Cruz Behind The Mic will include exclusive interviews with Bobby Pulido, Michael Salgado, Javier Galvan, Los Palominos and more.
Check out CruzControlWithACCruz.com for more information and latest episodes.
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Tejano newcomer Liz Garcia released her latest single, “No Te Olvidaré,” a cover of the classic hit from Mazz.
“I personally love this song and I think I put a lot of feeling in it,” Garcia told Tejano Nation. “Enough to have you feel the song. Although the style is different from it’s original version, I honestly think you will like my version, at least I hope…It has a Norteño/Tejano twist to it.”
This is the latest single from her debut album Había Una Vez…Once Upon A Time, scheduled to be released on October 31.
The singer from San Antonio, Texas added that the album’s title tells her story in the music industry, “(It) means that I consider myself a shooting star, came out of nowhere and only God knows where I’m headed in this musical journey and I want people to remember me and always say my story…Había Una Vez…Once Upon A Time…Liz Garcia.”
The album features seven original songs written by Garcia, a collaboration with her sister Imelda Villarreal, a collaboration with Mexican songwriter William Alfaro De Leon and the Mazz cover for a total of 10 songs. The album was self-funded by Garcia and took two years to complete, with production by Roberto Arista Briones and Tony Terrazas.
Había Una Vez…Once Upon A Time is available for pre-order through October 14 via her official Facebook page.
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LISTEN: “No Te Olvidaré” — Liz Garcia
Bobby Pulido speaks on his music career, including being the first ever Tejano artist to sign a $1 million contract, upcoming projects and much more on the premiere episode of the podcast Cruz Control with A.C. Cruz Behind The Mic.
RELATED: WATCH: Three generations of Pulidos perform ‘Contigo’ during Dallas performance
The singer, songwriter and actor opens up about the beginning of his music career, leaving college to record music after a duet, “Contigo,” with his father, Tejano music legend Roberto Pulido, became a huge hit. He also talks about the highs and lows of a music career, music streaming and his upcoming projects.
Listen to it all below in the premiere episode of the Cruz Control with A.C. Cruz Behind The Mic podcast.
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LISTEN: Bobby Pulido on Cruz Control with A.C. Cruz Behind The Mic (*Warning: Explicit content)
Just days after giving fans a teaser video for her new single, Stefani Montiel released “Un Momentito Más” on Tuesday (October 9).
The ranchera was written and produced by Gabriel Zavala and features Montiel’s smooth vocals, speaking of wanting just one more moment to spend with a loved one.
“Life sometimes speeds by and we miss so many moments that we’ll never get back,” Zavala said about the song. “This song reminds us to slow down and really enjoy life’s beautiful little moments.”
“Un Momentito Más” is a single that will be part of Montiel’s highly-anticipated new album, the follow-up to her hugely successful La Dueña album, released in 2016.
This latest single released is another hit from the current Tejano Music Awards Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year, who recently told Tejano Nation contributor Mingo Mariano how she’s stays relevant for today’s Tejano music fans.
“Un Momentito Más” is available now at all major digital music platforms from VMB Music Group.
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LISTEN: “Un Momentito Más” — Stefani Montiel
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DJ Kane and Frankie J shared behind the scenes photos and videos from the official music video shoot for their collaboration, “Ven A Mi/Closer To Me,” on Tuesday night.
Tejano Nation first broke the news of the collaborations from the Latin music stars and former Kumbia Kings members, back in March when Frankie J gave Tejano Nation exclusive details.
RELATED: Frankie J to collaborate with DJ Kane for two songs on upcoming project [VIDEO]
“Now that we’re both on our solo journeys, we decided to get back together after almost 14 years,” said Frankie J. “We finally got together, it was his idea, he called me and, of course, I said yes.”
The duo have been working on two new songs for DJ Kane’s upcoming album.
“I can’t wait for you guys to hear it,” Frankie J added. “You guys are going to hear our voices together, not only in one song, but in two songs!”
The pair will release two versions of “Ven A Mi”, the original Spanish version and an English version, “Closer To Me.” No word yet on a release date for the single or music video, but Tejano Nation will have details as soon as they become available.
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WATCH: Behind the scenes of “Ven A Mi/Closer To Me” video shoot
Proyecto Insomnio is one of the fastest rising bands in the Tejano industry today. Their debut double album, Dolce Inferno: Dolce, has received high praise, earning a Latin Grammy nomination just months after its release.
The unorthodox fusion of different styles makes this band from Baja California, Mexico very unique. Singer and co-founder Mike Armenta is very vocal on how the different styles are helping bring Tejano back to the mainstream.
“When we first heard the news we screamed,” said Armenta. “It seems the academy, and the judges understood our approach to Tejano…a fusion of Tejano and more alternative rhythms, more mainstream.”
“Eres el Amor de Mi Vida” is the lead single from the band’s debut double album and the official music video will premiere on Tejano Nation on Friday, October 12 at 11:00 a.m. CT.
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Proyecto Insominio received a Latin Grammy nomination in the Best Tejano Album category at next month’s Latin Grammy Awards, a category that was omitted last year by the Latin Recording Academy, but returns after an overwhelming number of submissions.
“Last year this category was put on hold as it required 25 minimum submissions from different artists, therefore the remaining products in said category were reclassified by the screening committees into the categories they thought most appropriate,” the Latin Recording Academy said in a statement. “This year the category has returned because it has received more than the minimum submissions.”
The 19th annual Latin Grammy Awards will air live from Las Vegas, Nevada on November 15 at 8/7 CT on Univision. See the full list of nominees at LatinGrammy.com.
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LISTEN: Dolce Inferno: Dolce – Proyecto Insomnio
Tejano music has a new message with the release of Mi Herencia from Jerry Rodriguez. An album of collaborations featuring some of Tejano music’s hottest stars including: Ram Herrera, Chente Barrera, Shelly Lares, Ricardo Castillon, Ricky Valenz, Mark Ledesma and David Ledesma.
Mi Herencia, a Tejano music style based production, is an album of spiritual and motivational meaning.
The album is the brainchild of Houston-based artist and producer Rodriguez. He always felt fans would appreciate this type of production and has teamed up with ace record producer Mario Ortiz to make this idea a reality.
Released officially during the Tejano Music National Convention in Las Vegas, Rodriguez personally attended the convention to show Tejano fans first hand this new project.
“At the convention and afterwards, the response has been super positive and overwhelming” said Rodriguez. in a statement from Baby Grand Records, newly established record company by Ortiz.
Mi Herencia is available on all major digital platforms. Proceeds will benefit a Cancer Foundation.
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LISTEN: Mi Herencia — Jerry Rodriguez
Proyecto Insomnio has released the official music video for their latest single, “Eres El Amor De Mi Vida,” and you can see it first with a Tejano Nation world premiere!
The visual for the lead single from the group’s debut double album, Dolce Inferno, features a love story, from the beginning of boy meets girl to a love that will last a lifetime.
Proyecto Insomnio’s debut album has received high praise, earning a Latin Grammy nomination just months after its release for Best Tejano Album. The unorthodox fusion of different styles makes this band from Baja California, Mexico, very unique.
Singer and co-founder Mike Armenta told Tejano Nation in a recent interview about the group’s unique sound and Latin Grammy nomination from the Latin Recording Academy. He said, “it seems the Academy, and the judges understood our approach to Tejano…a fusion of Tejano and more alternative rhythms, more mainstream.”
Dolce Inferno is available now at all major digital music platforms.
The 19th annual Latin Grammy Awards will air live from Las Vegas, Nevada on November 15 at 8/7 CT on Univision.
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WATCH: “Eres El Amor De Mi Vida” — Proyecto Insomnio
JR Gomez | Photo credit: Chris J Tarin
J.R. Gomez Y Los Conjunto Bandits have released the second single, “La Reina de Mis Amores,” from the band’s upcoming debut album.
This new single was written by Gomez and his father, Lee Gomez.
“Me and my dad, we’ve been wanting to work together for a longtime, he’s an awesome singer, he writes songs now,” Gomez said in a recent interview with Anita Rodriguez of Tejano To The Bone.
The veteran musician and singer has been a part of the Tejano music industry for many years, including stints with Jimmy Gonzalez Y Grupo Mazz, Kumbia All-Starz, Jay Perez, Xelencia, just to name a few. He is always working on new projects.
“I’m in the studio all the time,” he said. “I’m doing studio work with Mario Ortiz, back up vocals for a lot of new artists and also producing.”
He’s ready to release his debut album with Los Conjunto Bandits.
“We’re concentrating on the album,” he said. “It’s coming out in a couple of weeks, be on the lookout for that, it’s called Cervezas Y Gritos. It’s going to be awesome!”
Gomez added that he was excited to work with his father on another collaboration for the album.
“It’s a cumbia that he wrote,” he said. “It’s been an awesome moment doing that with my dad. It’s great, I love it!”
“La Reina de Mis Amores” from J.R. Gomez Y Los Conjunto Bandits will be available soon at all digital music platforms.
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LISTEN: “La Reina de Mis Amores” — J.R. Gomez Y Los Conjunto Bandits
Elida Reyna (left) and Isabel Marie lead the 2018 Tejano Music Awards nominations with three each.
(Elida Reyna courtesy photo | Isabel Marie photo by Nacho De La Garza)
The 38th Annual Tejano Music Awards announced the Top 5 nominees for each category on Monday (Oct. 15). Elida Reyna and Isabel Marie tied for the most nominations with three each from the nine music categories at this year’s award show.
Both vocalists received nominations in the same categories, including Female Vocalist of the Year, Best Tejano Album of the Year, Mi Época for Reyna and Sígueme for Isabel Marie. They also received nominations for Song of the Year, “Corre” for Reyna and “Porque Tu No Estas” for Isabel Marie.
Newcomers Devin Banda and Stevie D received two nominations in the Best New Artist categories. Banda received Best New Female and Best New Group for Devin Banda and The Band. Stevie D received Best New Male and Best New Group for Stevie D & The All-Star Cast.
Young singing sensation Mia is the youngest ever to be nominated for a Tejano Music Award. The 11-year-old singer was nominated for Best New Female.
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The 38th Tejano Music Awards and Dance take place at the San Antonio Event Center Saturday, November 17, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. Tickets and more info are available at TejanoMusicAwards.com.
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