Bob Grever to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2016 Tejano Music Awards

By TejanoNation Staff
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Bob Grever will receive the Special Lifetime Achievement Award at the 36th annual Tejano Music Awards in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, November 12, 2016. It will be awarded to Grever posthumously, the legendary Tejano music executive passed away on August 22.

Grever was instrumental in the careers of Tejano music legends Mazz, La Mafia, Emilio Navaira, and Selena, just to name a few. His record label Cara Records, known to many as the Tejano Motown, released some of the biggest hits in Tejano music.

Latin Groove Music said Grever was a “powerful executive, behind the scenes, bringing greatness to Tejano music” and “leaves a wonderful legacy of great songs and iconic artists.”

Celebrating 36 years of being the major and longest running event recognizing Tejano music, the Tejano Music Awards will feature a special tribute to the “King of Tejano Music” Emilio Navaira.

San Antonio’s Tobin Center for the Performing Arts will be the stage for the Tejano music’s biggest night, where fans can expect a spectacular show that promises many surprises, exciting musical collaborations, and the recognition of Tejano’s best and brightest stars.

Artists scheduled to perform include Michael Salgado, Raulito Navaira, David Farias,Ricardo Castillon Y La Diferenzia, Da Krazy Pimpz, Andres Salgado, Isabel Marie Sanchez, David Marez, Sunny Sauceda, La Sombra  and many more artists to be announced.

The Red Carpet is scheduled for 5:00pm to 6:15 p.m., with the awards show to kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the 2016 Tejano Music Awards are available now at TobinCenter.org.

In 2016, Texas Talent Musicians Association continues the tradition of providing only the best recording Tejano artists to the world. Thus gaining more international acceptance and growth in the Tejano Music Genre.

WATCH: Tejano label executive Bob Grever shares story