2024 Tejano Music Awards
{{Infobox award
| name = 44th Annual Tejano Music Awards
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| date = November 22, 2024
| location = Boeing Center at Tech Port
San Antonio, Texas
| host =
| most_awards = {{flatlist|
- Jay Perez (3)
}}
| most_nominations = {{flatlist|
- Jay Perez (4)
- Stefani Montiel (4)
}}
| website = {{URL|tejanomusicawards.com}}
| network =
| ratings =
| previous = 43rd
| main = Tejano Music Awards
| next = 45th
}}
The 44th Annual Tejano Music Awards ceremony was held on November 22, 2024, at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas. The event was hosted by comedians Chona E and John Perez. Chona E became the first female comedian to host the Tejano Music Awards. A live tribute performance by Powerhouse Avizo honored Jimmy Edward, Joe Bravo, Jimmy Gonzalez, Steve Jordan, Jessy Serrata, Alfonso Ramos, and Emilio Navaira. The night's performers included Da Krazy Pimpz, David Marez, Jay Perez, La Calma, Lucky Joe, Solido, Stefani Montiel, Sunny Sauceda, and The Homeboyz. Actor Valente Rodriguez was the special guest in attandence.{{cite news |last1=Nowlin |first1=Sanford |title=Tejano Music Awards returning to San Antonio's Boeing Center this month |url=https://www.sacurrent.com/music/tejano-music-awards-returning-to-san-antonios-boeing-center-this-month-36040999 |access-date=3 January 2025 |work=San Antonio Current |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250103230937/https://www.sacurrent.com/music/tejano-music-awards-returning-to-san-antonios-boeing-center-this-month-36040999 |archive-date=January 3, 2025}}
Singer David Marez and singer-songwriter Placido Salazar were honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.{{cite news |title=Tejano Music Awards kick off at Boeing Center celebrating music legacy and culture |url=https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/tejano-music-awards-kick-off-at-boeing-center-celebrating-music-legacy-and-culture |access-date=3 January 2025 |work=WOAI |date=22 November 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250103223830/https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/tejano-music-awards-kick-off-at-boeing-center-celebrating-music-legacy-and-culture |archive-date=January 3, 2025}} Gabriella Martinez won Best New Female Artist. Her album Siempre Gabriella, was nominated for Best Tejano Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards.{{cite news |last1=Medina |first1=John Henry |title=Gabriella Martinez Wins Best New Female Artist at the 44th Annual Tejano Music Awards |url=https://tejanonation.net/2024/11/22/gabriella-martinez-wins-best-new-female-artist-at-the-44th-annual-tejano-music-awards/ |access-date=3 January 2025 |work=Tejano Nation |date=23 November 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250103224108/https://tejanonation.net/2024/11/22/gabriella-martinez-wins-best-new-female-artist-at-the-44th-annual-tejano-music-awards/ |archive-date=January 3, 2025}} Jay Perez received the most awards and tied with Stefani Montiel for the most nominations, with four each.
On December 28, the show was broadcast on 13 Sinclair Broadcast Group TV stations across the United States.{{cite news |last1=Medina |first1=John Henry |title=44th Annual Tejano Music Awards to Broadcast on Sinclair Television Stations Across the U.S. |url=https://tejanonation.net/2024/12/12/44th-annual-tejano-music-awards-to-broadcast-on-sinclair-television-stations-across-the-u-s/ |access-date=3 January 2025 |work=Tejano Nation |date=12 December 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250103230631/https://tejanonation.net/2024/12/12/44th-annual-tejano-music-awards-to-broadcast-on-sinclair-television-stations-across-the-u-s/ |archive-date=January 3, 2025}}
Pre-show
On September 8, it was announced that Powerhouse Avizo was to perform a tribute to Jimmy Edward, Joe Bravo, Jimmy Gonzalez, Steve Jordan, Jessy Serrata, Alfonso Ramos, and Emilio Navaira. It was also revealed that Da Krazy Pimpz, David Marez, Jay Perez, La Calma, Lucky Joe, Solido, Stefani Montiel, Sunny Sauceda, and The Homeboyz were to perform at the event.{{cite news |title=44th Annual Tejano Music Awards Announces Date & Performance Lineup |url=https://tejanonation.net/2024/09/08/44th-annual-tejano-music-awards-announces-date-performance-lineup/ |work=Tejano Nation |date=8 September 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250103223609/https://tejanonation.net/2024/09/08/44th-annual-tejano-music-awards-announces-date-performance-lineup/ |archive-date=January 3, 2025}}
A red-carpet ceremony preceded the awards and it was hosted by Bo Corona of Fierro HD.
On November 15, it was revealed that comedians from San Antonio, Chona E and John Perez, were to host the event.{{cite news |title=Two South Side comedians to host the 2024 Tejano Music Awards in San Antonio |url=https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/11/15/two-south-side-comedians-to-host-the-2024-tejano-music-awards-in-san-antonio/ |access-date=3 January 2025 |work=KSAT |date=15 November 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250103222520/https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/11/15/two-south-side-comedians-to-host-the-2024-tejano-music-awards-in-san-antonio/ |archive-date=January 3, 2025}} Chona E became the first female comedian to host the Tejano Music Awards. KSAT-TV believed the additions of the comedians "will bring a fresh, energetic vibe to the evening, making this year's awards show one to remember."
Awards
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).{{cite news |last1=Medina |first1=John Henry |title=44th Annual Tejano Music Awards Winners — Full List |url=https://tejanonation.net/2024/11/22/44th-annual-tejano-music-awards-winners-full-list/ |access-date=3 January 2025 |work=Tejano Nation |date=23 November 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250103225633/https://tejanonation.net/2024/11/22/44th-annual-tejano-music-awards-winners-full-list/ |archive-date=January 3, 2025}}
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| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#eedd82|Entertainer of the Year}}
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#eedd82|Male Vocalist of the Year}}
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| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#eedd82|Female Vocalist of the Year}}
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#eedd82|Best New Artist – Group}}
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| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#eedd82|Best New Artist – Male}}
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#eedd82|Best New Artist – Female}}
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| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#eedd82|Album of the Year – Tejano}}
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#eedd82|Album of the Year – Conjunto}}
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| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#eedd82|Song of the Year}}
| colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"|{{Award category|#eedd82|Collaboration of the Year}}
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| colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#eedd82|Video of the Year}}
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.tejanomusicawards.com}}
{{Tejano Music Award categories}}