Lucky Joe performs at 39th annual Tejano Music Awards in San Antonio, Texas on Nov. 16, 2019. | Photo: Mariaelena Arocha
The 39th AnnualTejano Music Awardsat the Scottish Rite Auditorium in downtown San Antonio, Texas on Saturday was another special night for the Tejano industry, fueled by powerful performances from some of Tejano’s top artists and some unlikely sources.
Tejano superstarShelly Lareswowed with her emotional rendition of “Devuelveme el Corazon,” from her latest album “Obra de Amor.” Then, in a moving duet, Best New Female Artist and Best New Group WinnerAnjeliqueof theSweet City Bandjoined Lares onstage for “Yo Te Extranare,” a song nominated in the Best Collaboration category. That honor went to “Sol, Arena, Ron y Mas,” fromStefani Montiel,DJ KaneandGabriel Zavala. (More on Montiel’s performance later.) Stay connected toTejano Nationfor our interview with Stefani, Zavala and a special appearance from the inspiration behind “La Comadre,” a song nominated for Song of the Year. This year’s Song of the Year winner was Lares with “Devuelveme el Corazon.”
Another outstanding performer came all the way from the Netherlands,Dwayne Verheyden, an accordionist and vocalist mentored by one of the best — legendary Tex-Mex global ambassadorFlaco Jimenez. Verheyden impressed with his Spanish singing, accordion skills and rounded off his performance with an ode to both Flaco and his own culture with the tri-lingual polka, “En El Cielo No Hay Cerveza,” sung in English, Spanish and Dutch, and recorded by Jimenez.
Lucky Joe, who won Best Male Vocalist and Best Tejano Album for “Tu Principe,” also put on a memorable performance that showed off his versatile voice. You can catch his interview withTejano Nationcoming shortly. While his mariachi-style duet, “Desechable,” withElida Reyna, who won Female Vocalist of the Year adding to her most
Lucky Joe performs at 39th Tejano Music Awards
Stefani Montiel, a crowd favorite, once again dominated the TMA stage. Montiel, who for years has proven her strength as a live performer, can sing, dance and get the crowd pumped up, showed she can still steal the show with the strength of her vocals and charisma as a performer. Her lively show included a medley from her Best Tejano nominated album, “Amor Supernatural,” which included “Un Momentito Mas,” “Extrano Tu Amor,” “Lo Saben,” “Sol, Arena, Ron y Mas,” and “La Comadre.” Montiel, donned a super-sexy, short, shiny black outfit, fitted with a black sheer train that she later removed to showcase her dance moves and spins while wearing thigh-high silver high-heeled boots.
Stefani Montiel performs at 39th Tejano Music Awards
Other Tejano Music Award winners included Best Conjunto Album toDa Krazy Pimpzfor “Krazy Mania,” who spoke withTejano Nationbefore the show.Tejano Nationalso caught up withSunny Saucedawho won Entertainer of the Year. Stay tuned toTejano Nationfor these interviews, photos and much more!
Full list of winners at 39th annual Tejano Music Awards
Entertainer of the Year:
Sunny Sauceda
Male Vocalist of the Year:
Carlos Rodriguez, Carlos Y Los Cachorros
J Angel Cantu, La Fiebre
Jimmy Gonzalez
Lucky Joe –Winner!
Michael Salgado
Female Vocalist of the Year
Crystal Torres
Elida Reyna – Winner!
Isabel Marie
Stefani Montiel
Stephanie Lynn
Best Collaboration of the Year
“Desechable” – Lucky Joe + Elida Reyna
“One More Light” – Carlos Y Los Cachorros + Anissa Renee
“Sol, Arena, Ron Y Mar” – Stefani Montiel + Zavala + DJ Kane– Winner!
“Streets of Bakersfield” – Jorge Moreno + Ram Herrera + David Lee Garza
“Yo Te Extrañaré” – Anjelique + Shelly Lares
Tejano Album of the Year
“Amor Supernatural” – Stefani Montiel
“Colores” – Elida Reyna Y Avante
“La Vida En Un Hilo” – Michael Salgado
“Porque Todavia Te Quiero” – Jimmy Gonzalez Y Grupo Mazz
“Tu Principe” – Lucky Joe– Winner!
Conjunto Album of the Year
“Diferente” – Tony ‘Tigre’ Saenz Y La Rosa de Oro
“Iniciando Tejunto” – Grupo Anaya
“Krazymania” – Da Krazy Pimpz – Winner!
“Nueva Vida” – Ruben De La Cruz
“The Reunion” – Carlos Maldonaldo Y Grupo Fuerte
Song of the Year
“Devuelveme Corazon” – Shelly Lares – Winner!
“La Comadre” – Stefani Montiel
“Porque Todavia Te Quiero” – Jimmy Gonzalez Y Grupo Mazz
“Suavecito” – Elida Reyna Y Avante
“Tu Principe” – Lucky Joe
Video of the Year:
Anjelique – “Amigos”
Joey Martinez – “Ay Que Chula”
La Calma – “Perdoname”
Sarah Monique – “Esta Noche Te Olvido”
Savannah Votion – “Loca Peligrosa” featuring Zavala – Winner!
Best New Male Artist of the Year
Daniel Lopez, Daniel Lopez Y Grupo Aventura
Ismael Gutierrez, Ismael Gutierrez Y Su Pasion del Norte
Ray Ray, Ray Ray de Los Agues
Ricky Guzman III, Ricky Guzman and The Allstars
Tristan Ramos – Winner!
Best New Female Artist of the Year
Aisha
Anjelique, Anjelique and the Sweet City Band – Winner!
Liz Garcia
Sarah Monique
Veronique Medrano, Veronique and the Puro Party Band
Best New Group of the Year
Anjelique and The Sweet City Band – Winner!
Daniel Lopez Y Grupo Aventura
Ricky Guzman and The Allstars
Tristan Ramos and The Band
Veronique and The Puro Party Band
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