Mike Gonzalez performs at New West in Dallas, Texas. | Photo credit: Thomas Vasquez / Tommy Gunz Photography

Mike Gonzalez opens up about his father, late Tejano icon Jimmy Gonzalez, and honoring his legacy in an exclusive interview with the Cruz Control with AC Cruz Behind The Mic Podcast.

Mike sits down and chats with AC Cruz about growing up with a famous father, learning to play the drums and touring with his dad. The devastating phone call of the passing of his friend, confidant and father Jimmy Gonzalez and the current legal battle over the use of the band name Mazz.

Listen to episode six of the Cruz Control with AC Cruz Behind The Mic podcast below. Listen to previous episodes and get more details at CruzControlWithACCruz.com.

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Stefani Montiel gave fans a first look of the cover art of her highly-anticipated new album, Amor Supernatural, on Tuesday.

The cover features the six-time Grammy nominated singer looking very supernatural in the photo captured by Steven Grant and graphics by Hi Def Willy.

RELATED: Stefani Montiel gets ‘Up Close’ about life, music and more [VIDEO]

Amor Supernatural is the follow-up to Montiel’s hugely successful La Dueña album released in 2016, that garnered the singer her first Tejano Music Awards wins for Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year in 2017.

Montiel, along with her husband and producer Gabriel Zavala, have been putting the finishing touches on the new album over the past few weeks and the singer talked about working on this project, “We don’t release an album every single year, there are some artists that are able to do that, but Gabriel and I get really, really into what we do, lyrically, emotionally, we get very attached. It’s like one of our kids, each our album is kind of like a new kid for us and we really try to nurture it and make sure it’s really the best it possibly can be for all our fans out there. We don’t just want to just put, you know, cookie cutter music for you guys, so we just want to give you something special every single time.”

RELATED: Stefani Montiel wants ‘Un Momentito Más’ in latest single [AUDIO]

“Un Momentito Mas” is the lead single from the album and is already heating up playlists everywhere.

Amor Superanatural will be available for pre-order from VMB Music Group at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 9, 2018 at VMBMusicGroup.com.

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Tejano newcomer Tristan Ramos collaborated with Eddie Jimenez of Da Krazy Pimpz for his latest single and music video “Muevelo.”

The tune, written by Franco Edgardo, is the second single released from the 12-year-old accordionist from Midland, Texas. It’s the follow-up to his debut single “Las Miradas,” a cover of the 1990’s hit song from Gary Hobbs.

Ramos is currently working on his debut album with producer Eddie Perez and plans for a release in 2019.

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WATCH: “Muevelo” — Tristan Ramos ft. Eddie Jimenez of Da Krazy Pimpz

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Elida Reyna Y Avante have released the second single, “Inquebrantable,” from the band’s upcoming new album Colores on Freddie Records.

“Inquebrantable”, was produced by Lalo Reyna III and was co-written by Reyna and Latin Grammy winner Juan Treviño.

“Freddie Records has always given us the flexibility, the opportunity to create on a blank canvas, sort of create the painting, or image of music that we want,” Lalo Reyna told Tejano Nation. “It’s something we love to do and we like to continue to push our music and the best way that we can…and just inspire the bands that may do it, in the next year, two years, or some time down the line. We try out best to keep pushing our music and keep pushing the market.

The track is the follow-up to the hugely successful “Suavecito,” the lead single from the highly-anticipated new album from the Latin Grammy and multiple Tejano Music Awards winning group.

“I had a blast recording this album, Colores, we’re excited to share it with the world,” said Elida Reyna. “I look forward to continuing to bring out the best music that we can for you.”

Colores is scheduled to be released on Friday, November 16, 2018 at all digital musical platforms and FreddieStore.com.

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LISTEN: “Inquebrantable” — Elida Reyna Y Avante

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Drug charges against Stephanie Lynn have been dismissed by a judge, according to a video shared by the singer via Facebook on Tuesday afternoon from a Kerr County, Texas courtroom.

“Of course everybody knows what happened and it was very hard to deal with, because there’s other people involved and there’s families involved, and there’s a whole community involved,” Stephanie Lynn said in the video. “I didn’t have any intention of getting myself in trouble, especially when a lot of people look up to me and I’m not saying I’m a perfect person…I just want to say that my charges are dismissed. I’m free!”

Stephanie Lynn, whose legal name is Stephanie Lynn Garcia, was arrested in April after drugs were found during a traffic stop in Kerrville, Texas.  Jail records state she was booked on two counts of dangerous drugs possession and one count of a controlled substance under one gram.

The charges were dismissed do to lack of evidence, according to her attorney David Parent.

“Both of her cases were dismissed today,” he said. “She’s walking out of the courthouse, she doesn’t have anything following her….I want to give props to the prosecutor, they looked at the case and realized that there was not enough evidence to support any one of those charges.”

The Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame singer added she can now focus on creating new music, “Now that I have no charges,  I am kaput, zero, I am free, I am dismissed. Now, we’re going to go ahead and kick some ass and we’re going to make some (expletive) Tejano music!”

She plans on working with producer Mario Vigil, Jorge Alejandro and her brother Rick for a new album.

Stephanie Lynn began her career as a teenager with her brothers as Stephanie Lynn and High Energy.  In 1993, she was signed to the EMI Latin record label and released her debut album, Solo Ojos Para Ti, with the title track reaching No. 32 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks in late 1994.

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A new achievement for Roger Velasquez and The Latin Legendz as the group won Best Tejano Album at the 19th annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday.

It was the first nomination for the San Antonio-based band, who took home the prize for their album Tex Mex Funk.

RELATED: Roger Velasquez and Jesse Borrego talk ‘La Bandera de Tejas’ collaboration and more [VIDEO]

Other nominees for the Best Tejano Album included late Tejano icon Jimmy Gonzalez Y Grupo Mazz, Michael Salgado, Grupo Alamo, and Proyecto Insomnio.

During his acceptance speech, frontman Roger Velasquez talked about his time in the industry, “We have been in Tejano Music for many years; this is a dream come true for me.”

The other nominees shared their support for the band’s win, as well as consideration to the Latin Recording Academy for returning the category to the awards after it was removed last year for low submissions.

RELATED: Listen to Tejano Nation’s Spotify Playlist of Best Tejano Album nominees at 18th Latin Grammys

“We would like to congratulate Roger Velasquez and the Latin Legendz for their win on this 2018 Best Tejano Album,” said Mike Armenta of Proyecto Insomnio. “We will continue our modern approach to Tejano music with our signature Tejano alternative fusions always trying to get all genres together within the Tejano sound.”

“In the music industry, the Grammys are the pinnacle, the best of the best and we are very honored and blessed to be there,” said Ernie Gonzales of Grupo Alamo. “For Tejano music to be recognized on a national level on awards show like the Latin Grammys is a huge deal for our industry and should never be taken for granted because, like we found out last year, the opportunity can be gone in the blink of an eye.”

The Tejano scene will be back in the spotlight once again for Tejano music’s biggest night at the 38th annual Tejano Music Awards in San Antonio, Texas on November 17. Stay tuned to Tejano Nation for complete coverage.

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Elida Reyna speaks to media at 38th annual Tejano Music Awards. | Photo credit: Lupe Moya / LM Media Solutions

Elida Reyna Y Avante added three more wins to their record-setting total and Mia became the youngest winner ever at 38th Tejano Music Awards in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday night.

EYA swept all three categories the group was nominated, including Tejano Album of the Year for Mi Época, “Corre” was awarded Song of the Year and Elida added Female Vocalist of the Year. The three wins made a total of 34 Tejano Music Award for EYA.

Young singing sensation Mia won Best New Female Artist at 11-years-old, making her the youngest artist to win a Tejano Music Award, one year after Isabel Marie became the previous youngest ever at the age of 15 for the same category in 2017.

Other new artist categories included Stevie D. as Best New Male Artist and Rick Fuentes and The Brown Express as Best New Group.

For the second straight year, Michael Salgado won Norteño Album of the Year for Otras Historias. Conjunto Album of the Year was Lo Mas Caliente by Ricky Naranjo Y Los Gamblers.

Da Krazy Pimpz won their first ever Tejano Music Award as Entertainer of the Year and Art Tigerina was Male Vocalist of the Year.

Full list of winners and nominees:

SONG OF THE YEAR
“Aguita De Melon” — Tejano Highway 281
“Basta De Tu Amor” — jay Perez
“Corre” — Elida Reyna Y Avante — WINNER!
“El Embrujo” — Jamie Y Los Chamacos featuring DJ Kane
“Porque Tu No Estas” — Isabel Marie

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Art Tigerina — WINNER!
Gary Hobbs
Rigo Navaira
Ruben Naranjo III
Sunny Sauceda

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Destiny Navaira
Elida Reyna — WINNER!
Isabel Marie
Linda Esobar
Missy

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Da Krazy Pimpz — WINNER!

TEJANO ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Alivia Tu Corazon — Raulito Navaira Y Remedio
Kickin’ It Again — Eddie Gonzalez
Mi Epoca — Elida Reyna Y Avante — WINNER!
Mirame A Los Ojos — Tejano Highway 281
Sigueme — Isabel Marie

CONJUNTO ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Este Momento — Jamie Y Los Chamacos
Lo Mas Caliente — Ricky Naranjo Y Los Gamblers — WINNER!
Sin Fronteras — Da Krazy Pimpz
Mujer Fuerte — Missy
Vuelve — Lobo IV

NORTEÑO ALBUM OF THE YEAR
1500 Millas — Jose Pepe Leon
Cinco Aniversario — JR Reyna Y Grupo Elegido
Otras Historias — Michael Salgado — WINNER!

BEST NEW MALE ARTIST
Oscar Nino – Vizion
Rick Fuentes
Ruben Vela Jr.
Stevie D — WINNER!
Tony “Tigre” Saenz

BEST NEW FEMALE ARTIST
Annie Lomeli
Devin Banda
Di Marie
Mia — WINNER!
Sarah Monique

BEST NEW GROUP
Devin Banda & The Band
La Soledad
Rick Fuentes and The Brown Express — WINNER!
Stevie D & The All-Star Cast
The Monterrey Project

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Maria Y Cien Grados dropped a cover of “Amor Regresa Ya” for their latest single release.

The upbeat cumbia, produced by Juan Zea Garcia, is a cover of the song originally done by Grupo Kual? from 2015.

Get more info on Maria Y Cien Grados on their official Facebook page at @MariaYCienGrados.

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LISTEN: “Amor Regresa Ya” — Maria Y Cien Grados

Linda Escobar walks the red carpet at the 38th annual Tejano Music Awards in San Antonio, Texas on November 17, 2018. | Photo credit: Mariaelena Arocha

The career of Conjunto legend Linda Escobar has spanned over five decades, singing since the age of 9, but could a Tejano album be in the near future for the Conjunto Diva?

Escobar, who was recently nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year at the 38th annual Tejano Music Awards, gave Tejano Nation exclusive details.

“My heart and my soul is more in tune with Conjunto, but I love Tejano,” she said. “I love Tejano music, because that’s Conjunto’s baby, you know, and that’s where it all derived from.”

RELATED: Linda Escobar, Ricky Naranjo Y Los Gamblers take top honors at 2018 STCA Conjuno of the Year Awards

Fans can expect a surprise from the legendary singer in 2019.

“I’m going to be working on a Tejano album,” she said. “This year, in 2019, Linda Escobar, The Conjunto Diva, is going to record a Tejano album, just for the fun of it! I want people to know that I am versatile, that I can sing English, Country, Tejano, Conjunto…whatever you want, I can sing it.”

This will be the first album for Escobar since the release of Vi Una Nube, in May 2017, that was dedicated to her mother, Jesusa Koehler Escobar, who passed away in February 2017.

The Conjunto legend also gave plans for her 20th annual El Veterano Conjunto Festival, honoring veterans in memory of her father, Conjunto legend Eligio Escobar, for November 3, 2019.  The festival honors all veterans for their service to this country and awards scholarships to young musicians on behalf of the Eligio Escobar Scholarship Fund.

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WATCH: Linda Escobar gives details on upcoming Tejano album + more

Rising Tejano star Magali Delarosa released her new single, “Mira Lo Que Has Hecho,” on Friday (Nov. 16). It’s the first single with new record label Zurdo Records.

Delarosa gave Tejano Nation exclusive details on her new music at the 38th annual Tejano Music Awards, where the talented singer performed her news single, as well as another song from her upcoming first album with record label owned by Michael Salgado.

RELATED: Magali Delarosa signs with Michael Salgado’s Zurdo Records

“We had such an amazing time with Zurdo Records and Michael Salgado at Fan Fair, then shortly after that I signed my record deal with them,” she said. “We’ve just been working on new music, my new single ‘Mira Lo Que Has Hecho,’ is an amazing cumbia, everybody’s really gonna love it, it’s got something very special to it.”

“Mira Lo Que Has Hecho” was a team effort according to Magali, “Carlos Delarosa, my dad, wrote the song and my producers in the Valley as well, and then we fused with Zurdo Records to make it come to life.”

RELATED: Magali Delarosa gets ‘Up Close’ on music, motherhood and more [VIDEO]

A music video for the new single will be released soon, as well as a full album in the new year.

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WATCH: Magali Delrosa talks new music and more

Solido have been a part of the Tejano music scene for almost 20 years and will be celebrating that milestone in 2020, along with plans for a new album in the near future.

The two-time Grammy winning group share all the details on their musical journey and upcoming music during the latest episode of the Cruz Control with A.C. Cruz – Behind The Mic podcast.

After almost 20 years and 12 albums later Solido remains at the top of their game. Band members Ben De Leon, Rolando Benavidez, and Amado Garza Jr., aka Chikis, sit down and chat with AC Cruz about the trials and tribulations of the road, the business and even some New Year’s resolutions.

Listen to episode seven of the Cruz Control with AC Cruz Behind The Mic podcast below. Listen to previous episodes and get more details at CruzControlWithACCruz.com.

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Juan Treviño premieres the official music video for his hit single, “Quiero Que Seas Mía,” exclusively with Tejano Nation!

The visual, produced by Jc Siller, features the crooner belting out the slow, romantic cumbia and lead single from his upcoming sophomore album.

“It took me a while to make the video, I was looking for something a little different,” Treviño told Tejano Nation. “I think that the way Jc uses the camera and lighting are what makes this video more unique. It only took a minute to figure out we both had the same vision. I am really happy with the end result.”

After his debut single, “Siempre Es Asi” featuring AJ Castillo, garnered him a Latin Grammy for Best Regional Mexican Song in 2017, the talented singer and songwriter followed it up with “Quiero Que Seas Mía.”

“The song talks about a couple that is in love,” Treviño said about his latest release. “It’s a seductive song. It’s a little different from what I normally sing, but I’ve written songs like this for other artists.”

Treviño has composed some of the biggest hits in Tejano music for over 10 years. He has written hit songs for Los Palominos (Me Enamore De Un Angel), La Mafia (Amor Y Sexo), Vizzio (Para Demostrarte), Siggno (Te Acostumbraste A Estar Sin Mi), Grupo Solido (Soy Libre), David Lee Garza y Los Musicales (El Privilegio) Jay Perez (Un Amigo Tendras), Elida Reyna Y Avante and Solido (Atrevete Amarme), to name just a few.

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WATCH: “Quiero Que Seas Mia” — Juan Trevino

Allison Vela became a viral sensation after the aspiring singer posted an amazing acoustic cover of “Vuelvo” from Mazz to her YouTube channel in September.  Now, the singer is set to head to the studio to work on her debut single with Gerardo Alvarez and Mar Records.

“We’re going to be doing a single, it’s called ‘Quise’,” Vela told Tejano Nation during an interview at the 38th annual Tejano Music Awards. “Gerardo Alvarez reached out to me, asking if I’d be interested in doing a song.  He sent me this beautiful song. I can’t wait for you guys to hear it.”

Alvarez is a singer, songwriter and producer. He has written many hit songs for some of Tejano music’s biggest stars including Jay Perez (“Hasta El Fin Del Tiempo”), Elida Reyna Y Avante (“Suavecito”), Stevie D and Shelly Lares (“Me Muero Por Tu Amor”), just to name a few.

Now, he is working with Vela on her debut single.

“We’re in the process of recording it,” Vela added. “Hopefully that’ll be out here soon, within the next couple of months, with a music video and everything. It’s really exciting.”

The 22-year-old singer from Robstown, Texas received praise for her cover of the 1992 hit song from Mazz, 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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WATCH: Allison Vela talks working on debut single and more

Marina Morales and Gerardo Alvarez at 38th annual Tejano Music Awards. | Photo credit: Vic Gonzalez

Gerardo Alvarez announced he will be working on a solo album and many more projects with Mar Records during an interview with Tejano Nation.

The lead vocalist and frontman for Los Gallitos made the announcement at the 38th annual Tejano Music Awards.

“I’m so excited, this is the first time I’m doing something new,” said Alvarez. “It’s venturing off to something from a band to a solo artist. It’s so different, but hopefully you guys will enjoy the next album that’s coming out. It’s going to be awesome!”

Alvarez gave details on what to expect from his solo project, “It’s just a bunch of different ideas, different styles. I always like to mess around with other genres and just kind of combine it into a fusion, and that’s what you guys are going to see, something different. It’s different, but you guys are going to love it, hopefully.”

The singer, songwriter and producer has also been working on other projects with his record label MAR Records, including writing and producing songs for labelmate Sarah Monique, and the debut single for viral sensation Allison Vela.

RELATED: Viral video sensation Allison Vela working on debut single ‘Quise’

Alvarez has written many hit songs for some of Tejano’s biggest artists including Jay Perez (“Hasta El Fin Del Tiempo”), Elida Y Avante (“Suavecito”), Solido (“Contando Los Segundos”), the duet from Stevie D and Shelly Lares (“Me Muero Por Tu Amor”) and many more.

No official release date was announced for the solo album from Alvarez, but Tejano Nation will have the latest details as they become available.

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WATCH: Gerardo Alvarez announces solo album

Stephanie Lynn is working on her next album and the singer plans it to be an open book about her life journey.

“I’m doing more writing in this project and a lot of it pertains to, well actually this is the first CD that I’m ever doing that has to deal with my life,” Stephanie Lynn told Tejano Nation. “It’s an open book, not too open.”

The Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame singer added she can now focus on creating new music after recent drug possession charges against her were dismissed by a Kerr County judge.

“Now that I have no charges,  I am kaput, zero, I am free, I am dismissed,” she said. “Now, we’re going to go ahead and kick some ass and we’re going to make some (expletive) Tejano music!”

She plans on working with producer Mario Vigil, Jorge Alejandro and her brother Rick for a new album.

Stephanie Lynn began her career as a teenager with her brothers as Stephanie Lynn and High Energy.  In 1993, she was signed to the EMI Latin record label and released her debut album, Solo Ojos Para Ti, with the title track reaching No. 32 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks in late 1994.

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WATCH: Stephanie Lynn gives details on new album

Los Palominos, Eddie Gonzalez, Jennifer Peña and DJ Kane are part of the Tejano RO.O.T.S. Hall of Fame class of inductees for 2018.

Los Palominos will be inducted as Progressive Band, while Eddie Gonzalez and DJ Kane will be honored as Male Entertainer and Jennifer Peña as Female Entertainer.

Other notable inductees include Chris Rodriguez of Tejano Highway 281 for Accordion, Eddie Perez of La Calma for Bajo Sexto and Louie Marinez as Vocalist, becoming the first inductee from the state of Arizona

Since 2000, the non-profit organization Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall Of Fame, which R.O.O.T.S. stands for Remembering Our Own Tejano Stars, honors musicians, songwriters, producers, broadcasters and supporters of the Tejano music industry.  The Tejano ROOTS Hall Of Fame located in Alice, Texas, the birthplace of Tejano music, displays artifacts musical instruments, photographs, stage costumes and other materials honoring Tejano music.

The Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame weekend gets underway with a free kick-off dance on Friday, January 4, 2019 at KC Hall, 1050 Cecilia Street in Alice, Texas with performances by Lucky Joe, Tony Lopez Y Su Conjunto, and Ben Benjamin & Brush Country Band. The induction ceremony will follow on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

See the full list of the Tejano ROOTS Hall Of Fame Inductees:

Favorite Son of Alice
Javier Rubio

Broadcasting
Andrew Michael
Sammy Morales
Teo Pena
Bino Gaona
Samuel Almanza Jr
Peter Chavarria

Progressive Band
Los Palominos
–Johnny Arreola
–James Arreola
–Julio Arreola
–Jorge Arreola
–Jesse Arreola

Los Arias
–Armando Arias Jr
–Rolando O. Arias
–Arnold Arias
–Michael Herrera
–Fred Orosco
–Alma Fina Arias

Male Entertainer
Eddie Gonzalez
DJ Kane

Female Entertainer
Jennifer Pena

Javier “JV” Villanueva Lifetime Achievement Award
Alfredo Garcia

Pioneer Tejano Award
David Martinez
Jesse Rodriguez
Leon Santos

Big Brass Band
Los Peppers de Victor Garza

Million Dollar Band

Drums
Michael James Lopez
Ramiro Benavides
Joe Michael De La Rosa
Antonio P Cortez Jr
Luis “Louie” Medina III
Chale Castillo
Richard Barron
Jason Lara

Guitar
Luis Pacheco
Franke “Ruben” Torres
Oscar Villanueva

Bajo Sexto
Rene M. Rodriguez
Eddie Perez
Jorge Marina

Bass Guitar
Domingo Garcia
Alejandro Elias
Michael R Saenz
Jerry A Pena
Ruben Perez
Martin N Rodriguez
Arnold De Los Santos
Trino Galindo Jr.

Trumpet
Homero M. Mireles

Saxophone
Cecilio Poncio Rodriguez
Florencio F. “Lencho” Palacios

Accordion
Luis Castillo Jr.
Manuel Rendon
Andy Viera
Joseph Anthony Torres
Mark Weber
Isaac L. Riojas
Chris Rodriguez
Joe Borrego

Vocalist
Noe A. Esparza
Raymundo “Ray” Castillo
Louie Marinez

Greg Paredez Bajo Sexto Award
Armando “Cuate” Salinas

Sound Engineer
Oscar Lopez
Patrick Martinez
Noe Gallegos

Amadeo Flores Accordion Player Award
Alberto Tijerina
Pablo Martinez Perez

Armando Marroquin Sr Historic Hall
Club Sofia

Special Recognition Award
Jesse De La Garza
Mary Jane Segura
Reynald Reyes Jr

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Veteran Tejano musician Gilbert Carrizales died after an accident on a power line, according to a report. He was 40 years old.

Latin Groove Music reports that Carrizales, who works as a certified electrician for his day job, died on Tuesday after a “devastating accident on a power line.”

He was a featured musician on many best-selling albums for many iconic Tejano superstars, including Shelly Lares and Carlos Y Los Cachorros, according to the report.

Lares posted on social media about the passing of Carrizales, who was the bassist in her band, “Say it isn’t so…. today I lost my brother Gilbert my bass player. I am numb in shock and disbelief. You were such a good man and one hell of a bass player.”

“We would text each other every day,” she added. “I was there like a sister to him to give him advice. My brothers and I miss you so much already and I pray for his mom and dad and entire family…my heart hurts. I just don’t know what to say other than rest easy my brother and I love you!”

Carlos Rodriguez, frontman of Carlos Y Los Cachorros, added his condolences on the musician’s passing, “My condolences go out to the Carrizales family from Dilley, Texas….Gilbert was an amazing friend we shared many memories…When we were in High School he learned to play bass guitar just to jam with me in my band. He played the bass 1997-1999. He’ll be deeply missed. I can’t believe this terrible news. May he Rest in Peace. I send all my love & prayers to his family.”

No other information was given on the untimely passing of Carrizales. Tejano Nation will have more details as they become available.

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Ilyssa Saenz is set to make her return with a comeback album after many years away from the Tejano music scene.

The singer gave Tejano Nation exclusive details on the upcoming album during an interview at the 38th annual Tejano Music Awards in San Antonio, Texas on November 17.

“It’s going to be a 10 song album, coming out very, very soon,” she said. “I’m super excited about it. I hope you guys are going to enjoy it. There’s some heartbreak songs, there’s some love songs, there’s just some fun party songs, something for everyone.”

RELATED: Ilyssa Saenz talks comeback and premieres new single ‘Ayer’ on Tejano Nation Radio Podcast

The lead single from the album was “Ayer,” a collaboration with Tejano music legend David Lee Garza, who added his talented accordion skills on the track.

“It was very, very awesome to have David Lee, the Godfather of Tejano music, I was very, very honored that he would even come and be on my single,” she said. 

Ilyssa made a splash in the Tejano music scene in 2010 with her debut album Estoy Contigo, which spawned a couple of hit singles, including the title track and “Te Amo.” The album’s success garnered her a nomination as Best New Female Artist at the 2011 Tejano Music Awards.

The 28-year-old singer took a short break from singing in order to pursue her college degree from the University of Texas – Pan American, followed by a career in teaching.

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WATCH: Ilyssa Saenz at 2018 Tejano Music Awards

Los B-OK (Boyz of Kumbia) released the official music video for “Una Vez Mas,” a collaboration featuring Chon Arauza.

The romantic cumbia is a cover of the song originally released by Chon Arauza in 2007 featuring vocalist Chuy Vasquez and written by Ramon Gonzalez Mora. Los B-OK’s version still offers the smooth vocals of Vasquez and accordion skills of Arauza, but incorporates a Los B-OK sound with lead vocalist Hector Gracia, recorded at the group’s ProMusic Studios in Fort Worth, Texas.

“To put all the project together was an experience,” Gracia told Tejano Nation. “Getting the original singer, which was Chuy Vasquez…this is a song that I like and I think that it will fit my vocals and if I could get the original singer to actually collab on this song would be amazing.”

It was all  able to come together and even featured a beautiful visual for the collaboration that was filmed on location in Mexico.

“We took the band out there to go film and it was an amazing experience,” Gracia said. “We filmed in Cuatro Cienegas, Coahuila, in Las Dunas (de Yeso), which is like the desert part…an amazing experience. It’s an amazing video.” 

“Una Vez Mas” from Los B-OK featuring Chon Arauza is available at all digital music platforms.

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H-E-B unveiled the look of the second limited edition Selena tote bags that will go on sale beginning December 6.

The San Antonio, Texas-based grocery chain gave details via the official H-E-B Facebook page on Thursday, “Selena fans – you’ve been waiting and the time is now here! On 12/6, we will have a second limited edition #SelenayHEB Bag available for sale in H-E-B stores and online at selena.heb.com.”

This second edition will have limited availability, but H-E-B says there will be a larger supply for Selena’s many fans. The first edition of the Selena bags sold out in minutes at many stores earlier this year.

The bags will be for sale the morning of December 6 online only at selena.heb.com, and in stores on December 6. The bag will be sold in stores beginning at 6:00 a.m. or when the store opens (whichever is later). #SelenayHEB bags will be sold at all H-E-B, H-E-B plus!, Mi Tienda and Joe V’s Smart Shop stores.

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