The 44th Annual Tejano Music Awards ceremony was held on November 22, 2024, at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas. The event was hosted by comedians Chona E and John Perez. Chona E became the first female comedian to host the Tejano Music Awards. A live tribute performance by Powerhouse Avizo honored Jimmy Edward, Joe Bravo, Jimmy Gonzalez, Steve Jordan, Jessy Serrata, Alfonso Ramos, and Emilio Navaira. The night's performers included Da Krazy Pimpz, David Marez, Jay Perez, La Calma, Lucky Joe, Solido, Stefani Montiel, Sunny Sauceda, and The Homeboyz. Actor Valente Rodriguez was the special guest in attandence.
Singer David Marez and singer-songwriter Placido Salazar were honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Gabriella Martinez won Best New Female Artist. Her album "Siempre Gabriella", was nominated for Best Tejano Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Jay Perez received the most awards and tied with Stefani Montiel for the most nominations, with four each.
On December 28, the show was broadcast on 13 Sinclair Broadcast Group TV stations across the United States.
Pre-show.
On September 8, it was announced that Powerhouse Avizo was to perform a tribute to Jimmy Edward, Joe Bravo, Jimmy Gonzalez, Steve Jordan, Jessy Serrata, Alfonso Ramos, and Emilio Navaira. It was also revealed that Da Krazy Pimpz, David Marez, Jay Perez, La Calma, Lucky Joe, Solido, Stefani Montiel, Sunny Sauceda, and The Homeboyz were to perform at the event.
A red-carpet ceremony preceded the awards and it was hosted by Bo Corona of Fierro HD.
On November 15, it was revealed that comedians from San Antonio, Chona E and John Perez, were to host the event. Chona E became the first female comedian to host the Tejano Music Awards. KSAT-TV believed the additions of the comedians "will bring a fresh, energetic vibe to the evening, making this year's awards show one to remember."
Awards.
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).
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