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The inaugural Texas Pura Vida Awards 2024 marked a historic night for San Antonio’s Performing Arts community at the Tobin Center on Friday, August 16, 2024. This prestigious event aimed to honor and recognize the immense talent and contributions within the Performing Arts Industry across all walks of life.
Jay Perez emerged as the biggest winner of the night, taking home five awards, including Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for “El Patron,” and Tejano Group of the Year with The Band. Known as “The Voice,” Perez also added Duo of the Year and Single of the Year for “Vino Maldito,” featuring David Lee Garza.
Freddie Records Executive VP Freddie Martinez Jr and Jay Perez (Photo: CJ Ramirez/Facebook)
Emerging star Alicia C shone brightly, winning three awards: Female Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, and Mariachi Single of the Year for “Te Digo Adios.” Elida Reyna also had a memorable night, winning Entertainer of the Year and Video of the Year for “Cierra Esa Boquita.”
The night was filled with amazing performances from nominees, emerging artists, and iconic artists across various music genres, including Tejano, Gospel, and Country. The Texas Pura Vida Awards 2024 truly celebrated the diversity, creativity, and excellence of the performing arts in San Antonio.
Full list of Texas Pura Vida Awards 2024 Nominees & Winners:
Entertainer of the Year
- Elida Reyna — WINNER!
- Jay Perez
- Los Palominos
- Patsy Torres
- Ranch Road Band
Female Artist of the Year
- Alicia C — WINNER!
- Crystal Torres
- Elida Reyna
- Maritza Gomez
- Patsy Torres
Male Artist of the Year
- James Arreola
- Jay Perez — WINNER!
- Joe Gutierrez
- Lucky Joe
- Ryan Edwards (Ranch Road Band)
New Artist of the Year
- Alicia C — WINNER!
- Conjunto Diferencia
- Joanna Rae
- Joe Gutierrez
- Leroy Urrabazo
Tejano Group of the Year
- Elida Reyna Y Avante
- Jay Perez and The Band — WINNER!
- La 45
- Los Palominos
- Patsy Torres Band
Conjunto Artist of the Year
- Conjunto Puro Corazon
- Los Palominos
- Los Texmaniacs — WINNER!
- Lucky Joe
Duo of the Year
- Gary Hobbs & Freddie Martinez – Barron Y Cuenta Nueva
- Jay Perez & David Lee Garza – Vino Maldito — WINNER!
- Jonny Martinez & Marco Jaime – Mil Noches
- Lucky Joe & Jesse Turner – Pa’Que No Te Cuenten
- Irma Aguilar ft Rhonda Garcia – Time To Move On
Single of the Year
- Alicia C – Todo
- Edwin Baltierra – Acariciarme
- Jay Perez ft. David Lee Garza – Vino Maldito — WINNER!
- Patsy Torres – Vive Con Ganas
- Ranch Road Band – Corpus Christi
Mariachi Single of the Year
- Alicia C – Te Digo Adios — WINNER!
- Angel Miranda – Amor de Ayer
- Irma Aguilar – Hija Mia
- Edwin Baltierra – Madrecita Hermosa
- Jay Perez ft. Cezar Martinez – Sirveme Otra, Cantinero
- Lucky Joe – Me Caiste Del Cielo
Video of the Year
- Alicia C – Te Digo Adios
- Edwin Baltierra – Madrecita Hermosa
- Elida Reyna Y Avante – Cierra Esa Boquita — WINNER!
- Jay Perez ft. David Lee Garza – Vino Maldito
- Ranch Road Band – Corpus Christi
Album of the Year
- Alicia C – Cada Parte De Mi
- Jay Perez – El Patron — WINNER!
- Los Palominos – El Orgullo De Uvalde
- Patsy Torres – Vive Con Ganas
- Ranch Road Band – Road Rage
Norteno Artist of the Year
- JR Reyna Y Eligido
- Los Palominos — WINNER!
- Lucky Joe
Gospel Artist of the Year
- Allen Thomas
- Damaris Guerra
- Johnny Arreola — WINNER!
- Zach Scoggins
Emerging Country Artist of the Year
- Irma Aguilar
- Mario Moreno
- Ranch Road Band — WINNER!
- Rita Capuchina
- Tequila Black
Songwriter of the Year
- Gary Hobbs — WINNER!
- Irma Aguilar
- Lucky Joe Eguia
- Patsy Torres
- Ryan Edwards
Podcast of the Year
- Gabe Molina Podcast
- New Mexico Radio Talk Show
- Puro Pedo Talk Show — WINNER!
- T2M Podcast
Under 18 Male Artist of the Year
- The Ybarra Boyz
Under 18 Female Artist of the Year
- Kamilla y Bella Divas
Under 18 Group of the Year
- El Gorrion Y La Paloma
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