Image courtesy of Guadalupe Awards
The sixth annual Guadalupe Awards announced its winners on Saturday, November 9, at Far West in San Antonio, Texas. The night was a significant success for Elida Reyna and Los Delta Boyz, who took home the most awards with wins in three categories each.
Elida Reyna, who recently announced her Farewell Tour for 2025, was honored with Female Vocalist of the Year, Female Entertainer of the Year, and Single of the Year for “Cierra Esa Boquita.” Her remarkable achievements highlight her enduring impact on the Tejano music scene.
Los Delta Boyz, who were also big winners at the Guadalupe Conjunto Awards earlier this year, continued their winning streak by securing the title of Conjunto of the Year. Band members Jaime Gonzalez and Eddie Gonzalez were recognized individually, earning Bajo Player of the Year and Bass Player of the Year, respectively.
Other notable winners of the evening included Jay Perez, who was named Male Vocalist of the Year, and David Lee Garza, who took home the award for Accordionist of the Year. Los Palominos were honored as Norteño Band of the Year, while Joe Lopez was named Male Entertainer of the Year and Tejano Band of the Year with Grupo Mazz.
The awards also celebrated new talent, with Steffanie Martinez being recognized as New Female Artist of the Year, Jesse Perez as New Male Artist of the Year, and his band Compadres Alegres as the Most Promising Band of the Year.
Tejano Nation photojournalist Mariaelena Villarreal was honored as Journalist/Photographer of the Year. Tony Barragan and Joe Zimmerle were honored with Lifetime Achievement.
Tony Barragan receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Guadalupe Awards host Rick Garcia. | Photo: Isaac Castillo / Tejano Nation
Full list of winners at 6th annual Guadalupe Awards:
Female Vocalist of The Year: Elida Reyna
Male Vocalist of the Year: Jay Perez
Female Entertainer of the Year: Elida Reyna
Male Entertainer of the Year: Joe Lopez
Single of the Year: Cierra Esa Boquita – Elida Reyna
Conjunto of the Year: Los Delta Boyz
Norteño Band of the Year: Los Palominos
Tejano Band of The Year: Joe Lopez Y Grupo Mazz
Country Band of the Year: Rustic Rose
New Female Artist of The Year Steffanie Martinez
New Male Artist of the Year: Jesse Perez – Jesse Perez Y Sus Compadres Alegres
Most Promising Band of The Year: Jesse Perez Y Sus Compadres Alegres
Accordionist of the Year: David Lee Garza – David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales
Bajo Player of the Year: Jaime Gonzalez – Los Delta Boyz
Bass Player of the Year: Eddie Gonzalez – Los Delta Boyz
Keyboard Player of The Year: Brando Mireles – Joe Lopez Y Grupo Mazz
Drummer of the Year: Dan DeLaredo – Los Palominos
Songwriter of the Year: Jesse Villarreal
Journalist/Photographer of the Year: Mariaelena Villarreal
Radio Personalities of the Year: Mando San Roman – Super Tejano 102.1
DJ of the Year: Rodney J. Martinez
Promoter of the Year: Pepe Maldonado – La Lomita Promotions
Music Distributor Radio of the Year: Mayra Dee – Cielo Entertainment
Since its inception in 2019, the Guadalupe Awards have recognized the best in Tejano and Conjunto music, celebrating outstanding performers, songs, productions, and more across many categories. The event was created by veteran Tejano events promoter Andrew Belmarez and is dedicated to the life and heritage of his late mother, Guadalupe M. Belmarez, who passed away in 2015.
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