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San Antonio, TX (09-09-2014) Texas Talent Musicians Association (TTMA), producers of the 34th Annual Tejano Music Awards Show, has named the top contenders for awards in 12 categories at this year’s ceremonies, set for Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre.
Nominees include fan favorites Bobby Pulido, Elida Reyna y Avante, Shelly Lares, Ruben Ramos, Intocable, David Lee Garza y Los Musicales, Jesse Turner of Grupo Siggno ,Stefani Montiel, Patsy Torres, Solido, Johnny Hernandez and Albert Zamora. Leading the way with the most Nominations are Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz, Elida Reyna, Shelly Lares, David Lee Garza y Los Musicales, Ricky Valenz, Albert Zamora with recognition in various categories.
Special Lifetime Achievement Award honorees include Jimmy Edward, from the original Latin Breed and Bobby Butler aka “El Charro Negro”, from Tortilla Factory considered musical trendsetters of the 20th Century.
Live performances are planned at the 34th Annual Tejano Music Awards, including: Elida Reyna, Shelly Lares, Solido, Los Desperadoz, Stefani Montiel, Stephanie Lynn, Emilio Navaira, Lucky Joe, Sunny Sauceda, Eddie Gonzalez, Tortilla Factory, Patsy Torres, David Marez, Jaime y Los Chamacos, Albert Zamora and a special performance from Dwayne Verheyden from the Netherlands and many more surprise performances.
A Red Carpet Gala will precede the awards show where fans and media can greet the artists upon their arrival for Tejano music’s biggest night of the year, confirmed to walk the carpet Abel Talamantez, Angel Gonzlaez, Lisa Mar Cacy Savala y Fuerzzo, Ricky Valenz, Sesi, Oscar G, Juan P Moreno, Tropa F, Tejano Roze, Marlissa Vela and many more.
For tickets to the 2014 Tejano Music Awards Show visits ticketmaster.com. Prices range from $28 to $100 for VIP seating. For the latest updates and announcements on the 34th Annual Tejano Music Awards check the official TMA website at: TejanoMusicAwards.com.
Top 5 Nominees for this year’s 34th Annual Tejano Music Awards are…….
SONG OF THE YEAR
Accurrucate – Johnny Hernandez
Ella Sabe – David Lee Garza y Los Musicales
Muevelo Asi – Elida Reyna
Perdoname – Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz
Que Te Vas De Mi – Ricky Valenz
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Bobby Pulido
Gary Hobbs
Jimmy Gonzalez
Ricky Valenz
Ruben Ramos
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Cacy Savala
Elida Reyna
Patsy Torres
Shelly Lares
Stefani Montiel
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Albert Zamora
David Lee Garza
Elida Reyna
Jimmy Gonzalez
Shelly Lares
ALBUM OF THE YEAR – TEJANO
De Mi Corazon – Shelly Lares
El Tiempo Ha Llegado – Ricky Valenz
EYA Nation – Elida Reyna
Forever Mazz – Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz
Just Friends – David Lee Garza y Los Musicales
ALBUM OF THE YEAR – CONJUNTO
Ayer y Hoy – Albert Zamora
La Pura Verdad – Los Garcia Brothers
Mis Polkas Favoritas – Boni Mauricio
Puro Conjunto Carnal – Los Dos Gilbertos
Reedifica Su Musica – La Tropa F
ALBUM OF THE YEAR – NORTEÑO
En Peligro de Extencion – Intocable
Inolvidable – Solido
Libre Por Naturaleza – Duelo
Vamos Al 100 – Servando Ramos y Los Nuevos Leones
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Elida Reyna/Jesse Turner – Siempre Te Recordare
Jimmy Gonzalez/Elida Reyna – Canciones de Amor
Jimmy Gonzalez/Marcos Orozco – Cantinero
Shelly Lares/Ram Herrera – Baby Don’t Go
Stefani Montiel/Gabriel Zavala – Copa Tras Copa
BEST NEW ARTIST – MALE
Angel Gonzalez
Dwayne Verheyden
Frankie Caballero, Jr.
Lucky Joe
Rey Reyna
BEST NEW ARTIST – FEMALE (THERE WAS A TIE)
Crystal Torres
Laura McGill – La Distancia
Lisa Mar
Savannah
Silvia Navarro
Veronique Medrano
BEST NEW ARTIST – GROUP
Dwayne & The TexMexplosion
Grupo Imagen
Grupo Vidal
Marcos G. Orosco y Extremo
Zamorales