Gary Hobbs Wins Male Vocalist at Tejano Awards
Hobbs and Da Krazy Pimpz were among the honorees at the 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards in Katy, Texas.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Latin
Gary Hobbs won Male Vocalist of the Year and Da Krazy Pimpz won Conjunto Album of the Year for A Otro Nivel at the 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards, held Friday, November 13, 2026, at Texas Rodeo Saloon in Katy, Texas. The awards are organized by the Texas Talent Musicians Association.
Why it matters
The wins recognize two Eagle Pass-linked acts in one of Texas's major regional music honors, with the Conjunto Album award marking Da Krazy Pimpz's second consecutive win in that category. The ceremony highlights the continued prominence of Tejano music across the state.
Da Krazy Pimpz's Conjunto Album of the Year for A Otro Nivel was its second consecutive win in that category, following its 2018 Entertainer of the Year honor. Hobbs's 43-year career began in 1983, and the source does not report sales or chart figures for either act.
The players
Gary Hobbs
Gary Hobbs is a Tejano singer who began his career in 1983, founded AMMX Records in Eagle Pass in 2001, and signed with Freddie Records in 2022.
Da Krazy Pimpz
Da Krazy Pimpz is a Tejano conjunto group founded in 2007 by Eddie Jimenez that won Entertainer of the Year in 2018.
Texas Talent Musicians Association
The Texas Talent Musicians Association is the organization that presents the Tejano Music Awards and honors Texas-based regional Mexican musicians.
The details
Winners were announced during an awards presentation that followed a red carpet gathering at Texas Rodeo Saloon in Katy. The male vocalist category included Jay Perez, Lucky Joe, Ram Herrera and Ricardo Castillon.
Timeline
1983: Gary Hobbs begins his music career.
2001: Hobbs establishes AMMX Records in Eagle Pass.
2007: Da Krazy Pimpz is founded by Eddie Jimenez.
2018: Da Krazy Pimpz wins Entertainer of the Year.
November 13, 2026: The 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards are held in Katy, Texas.
Legacy Recognition
The 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards continue a decades-long series of honors presented by the Texas Talent Musicians Association to Tejano artists. Da Krazy Pimpz's repeat Conjunto win places the group among the category's recurring honorees.
Fans in Texas can see Gary Hobbs and Da Krazy Pimpz perform at regional Tejano venues. The awards were presented at a public event in Katy, and the source does not report tour dates or ticket details.
The takeaway
Regional awards like the Tejano Music Awards offer a snapshot of which artists are shaping a genre's local scene. Following the Texas Talent Musicians Association's announcements can help listeners track emerging and established acts.
Further reading
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