Stefani Montiel, Monica Saldivar, and Lucky Joe lead 45th Tejano Music Awards nominations. | Credit: Mariaelena Villarreal / Tejano Nation

2025 Tejano Music Awards Nominees

Female Vocalist of the Year

Angelica Alcoser
Monica Saldivar
Stefani Montiel

Male Vocalist of the Year

David Lee Rodriquez
Gabe Rivera – Texas Latino
Lucky Joe
Leonel Correa Jr. – La Calma
Pio Treviño

Album of the Year – Tejano

III – Monica Saldivar
Mi Vida – David Lee Rodriquez y Cuatro11
Mis Favoritas Vol. II – Stefani Montiel
Simplemente Mejor – Pio Treviño
Texas Latino Volumen II – Texas Latino

Album of the Year – Conjunto

Capitulo IV – Michael Longoria y Conjunto Jamm
La Collecion de la Serie Roja – Grupo Vidal
La Nueva Etapa – Los Hermanos Peña
Míranos Ahora – The Tejano Boys
Showtime – Da Krazy Pimpz

Best New Artist – Female

Devin Banda
Jenny B
Veronica La Consentida

Best New Artist – Male

Gilbert Zamora
Jr. Reyna, Jr. Reyna Y Elegido
Luis AG

Best New Artist – Group

Jr. Reyna Y Elegido
Luis AG & Oros Band

Song of the Year

“Amor Eterno” – JR Moreno, Angélica y Grupo Moneda
“Incompetente En El Amor” – Oscar Antonio Rosas Rodríguez and Leopoldo Zúñiga Cano, Jay Perez
“Nada” – Gabriel Zavala, Joel Rosario, Stefani Montiel
“Tumba Falsa” – Teodoro Bello Jaimes, Lucky Joe
“Ya Lo Sé Que Tú Te Vas” – Alberto Aguilera Valadez, Monica Saldivar

Collaboration of the Year

“Aquí Estoy Yo” – Los Hermanos Peña and Mike Aguilar Jr.
“Como Vivir Sin Ti” – David Lee Rodriquez and Shelly Lares
“No Me Queda Claro” – Pio Treviño y Majic and David Lee Garza
“Pienso En Ti” – Texas Latino and Monica Saldivar
“Si Quieres Ver Mi Llora” – Stefani Montiel and BenitO°

Country Song of the Year

“He Stopped Loving Her Today” – Jukebox Preachers ft. Art Tigerina
“My Lonely Days Are Gone (’Cause I Started Drinkin’)” – David Lee Rodriquez y Cuatro11
“One More Day (Spanish)” – Grupo Vidal
“Para Toda La Vida” – Joey Martinez y Miradas
“Whiskey Texas” – Bobby Aguilera

Star-Studded Lineup and Special Honors

This year’s Tejano Music Awards promises to deliver an unforgettable evening of performances by some of the genre’s biggest names, including Grupo Solido, Ricardo Castillon y La Diferenzia, Ram Herrera, Monica Saldivar, Lucky Joe, Da Krazy Pimpz, David Olivarez, The Homeboyz, Avizo, Johnny Hernandez, El Plan, and Max Baca Y Los Texmaniacs, who will perform a special tribute to the late Tejano and conjunto legend Flaco Jimenez.

Tejano icons Ram Herrera and Johnny Hernandez will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their lasting impact on Tejano music and culture.

Adding even more energy to the night, beloved comedian Alex Reymundo will host the ceremony, bringing his signature wit and humor to what’s long been called the “Biggest Night in Tejano Music.”

Event Details

The evening kicks off with a red carpet event from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony at 7:00 p.m.Tables for the event sold out in under 72 hours, but general admission tickets remain available.

Since its inception in 1980, the Tejano Music Awards, produced by TTMA, have honored excellence in Tejano music while preserving the genre’s rich cultural roots. This year’s milestone 45th anniversary event promises a night full of passion, tributes, and electrifying performances celebrating the best in Tejano today.

For tickets and more information, visit TejanoMusicAwards.com or email Tickets@TexasRodeoSaloon.com.

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Celina Martinez