KATY, Texas \u2014 The 45th Annual Tejano Music Awards<\/a><\/strong> brought a fresh wave of energy to\u00a0\u201cThe Biggest Night in Tejano Music\u201d<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0on Friday, November 21<\/strong>, as the iconic celebration took place at the Texas Rodeo Saloon in Katy<\/strong> \u2014 marking the first time in many years that the event was not held in San Antonio<\/strong>, long regarded as the \u201cCapital of Tejano Music<\/strong>.\u201d The venue change set the stage for a night that highlighted the genre\u2019s next generation of stars, unforgettable performances, and emotional career honors.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monica Saldivar<\/a><\/strong> was the night\u2019s breakout winner, capturing\u00a0three major awards<\/strong>, including\u00a0Female Vocalist of the Year<\/strong>,\u00a0Video of the Year<\/strong>\u00a0for \u201cYa Lo S\u00e9 Que T\u00fa Te Vas<\/em>,\u201d and\u00a0Collaboration of the Year<\/strong>\u00a0for \u201cPienso En Ti<\/em>\u201d with Texas Latino<\/a><\/strong>. Her powerful presence further solidified her status as one of Tejano\u2019s leading contemporary voices.<\/p>\n Texas Latino<\/strong> also celebrated a major evening with\u00a0Album of the Year (Tejano)<\/strong>\u00a0for\u00a0Volumen II<\/em>, while the group\u2019s frontman\u00a0Gabe Rivera<\/a> <\/strong>earned Male Vocalist of the Year<\/strong>, marking a milestone moment for the band\u2019s resurgence. Their collaboration with Saldivar proved to be one of the night\u2019s biggest crowd favorites. Da Krazy Pimpz<\/a><\/strong> won Album of the Year (Conjunto)<\/strong> for Showtime<\/em>.<\/p>\n Veteran performer Ricardo Castillon<\/a><\/strong> was honored with the prestigious. Entertainer of the Year<\/strong>, a recognition of his enduring influence on the genre. Meanwhile, rising talent Luis AG<\/a><\/strong> made a bold entrance onto the Tejano stage, taking home\u00a0Best New Male Artist<\/strong> and Best New Group<\/strong> with his Oros Band<\/strong>. Jenny B<\/a><\/strong> claimed Best New Female Artist<\/strong>, signaling a wave of new voices shaping the future of Tejano.<\/p>\n In the songwriter categories,\u00a0Lucky Joe<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0won\u00a0Song of the Year<\/strong>\u00a0for the fan-loved hit \u201cTumba Falsa<\/em>,\u201d adding another accolade to his growing music legacy. The\u00a0Jukebox Preachers featuring Art Tigerina<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0earned\u00a0Country Song of the Year<\/strong>\u00a0with their emotional rendition of \u201cHe Stopped Loving Her Today<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n The night also celebrated legendary careers as\u00a0Ram Herrera<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Johnny Hernandez<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0were both awarded\u00a0Lifetime Achievement<\/strong>\u00a0honors, receiving heartfelt applause from an audience filled with artists they helped inspire.<\/p>\n Spectacular performances filled the Texas Rodeo Saloon, including unforgettable sets from Ram Herrera<\/strong>, Avizo<\/strong>, Lucky Joe<\/strong> joined by his wife Devin Banda<\/strong>, Monica Saldivar<\/strong>, Da Krazy Pimpz<\/strong>, Ricardo Castillon y La Diferenzia<\/strong> with special guest Chingo Bling<\/strong>, and many more \u2014 making for a dynamic and diverse showcase of Tejano talent old and new.<\/p>\n Below is the full list of nominees and winners for the 45th Annual Tejano Music Awards:<\/p>\n Follow\u00a0Tejano Nation<\/em>\u00a0on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0X<\/a> (formerly Twitter)<\/a>, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>, and subscribe to our\u00a0YouTube channel<\/a>\u00a0to keep up with everything Tejano. Listen to new Tejano music first with our\u00a0Spotify<\/a>\u00a0playlists\u00a0and\u00a0iHeartRadio<\/a>\u00a0podcast.<\/p>\n![\"Monica](\"https:\/\/tejanonation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/monicasaldivar.jpg?w=1024\")
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\n2025 Tejano Music Awards Nominees & Winners<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Entertainer of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Female Vocalist of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Male Vocalist of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Album of the Year \u2013 Tejano<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Album of the Year \u2013 Conjunto<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Best New Artist \u2013 Female<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Best New Artist \u2013 Male<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Best New Artist \u2013 Group<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Song of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Collaboration of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Country Song of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Video of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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