San Antonio Musicians Win Big at Tejano Awards
Jay Pérez, Ram Herrera and Stefani Montiel were among the honorees at the 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards in Katy, Texas.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Latin
San Antonio musicians took multiple honors at the 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards, held Friday at the Texas Rodeo Saloon in Katy, Texas. Jay Pérez won Male Vocalist of the Year and Tejano Album of the Year for "Le Seguiremos," while Stefani Montiel won Female Vocalist of the Year.
Why it matters
The wins highlight the continued strength of San Antonio's Tejano music community and give recognition to artists whose careers span decades. For Texas audiences, the awards underscore how regional Latin music remains a central part of the state's cultural life.
Jay Pérez entered the ceremony with five nominations and left with Male Vocalist of the Year and Tejano Album of the Year, while Ram Herrera, with a career of more than 45 years, won Country Song of the Year for "Just One Time." The full set of nominees and the category-by-category breakdown beyond these honorees was not available in the source material.
The players
Jay Pérez
A San Antonio Tejano vocalist born in 1963 who grew up on the city's West Side, Pérez won multiple honors at the ceremony.
Ram Herrera
A longtime Tejano and country-influenced performer with a career spanning more than 45 years, Herrera grew up in San Antonio's Victoria Courts neighborhood.
Stefani Montiel
A Tejano vocalist who won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards.
The details
The 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards took place Friday at the Texas Rodeo Saloon in Katy, Texas, with musicians, fans and industry veterans in attendance. Jenny B gave an opening performance, and Aisha Aparicio won Best New Artist - Female, while Roxane Pérez was nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year.
Timeline
2016: Patsy Torres was grand marshal of San Antonio's Fiesta Flambeau Parade.
2022: Jenny B launched her solo career.
Friday, November 13, 2026: The 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards were held in Katy, Texas.
Industry Dynamics
The 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards continues a decades-long tradition in which the Tejano Music Awards serves as the genre's principal showcase for artists from San Antonio and beyond. Its ongoing recognition of veteran performers such as Ram Herrera alongside emerging talents like Aisha Aparicio reflects the genre's generational continuity.
Fans who want to hear the honorees can find their albums and singles on major streaming platforms, and upcoming Tejano shows featuring these artists are a practical way to see them live. Ticket availability and dates for future performances should be checked directly with venues and artists' official channels.
The takeaway
The awards show how deeply rooted Tejano music is in Texas communities, with veteran and newcomer artists sharing the same stage. Listeners who want to follow the genre can start with the albums and songs honored at the ceremony.
Further reading
Explore more coverage of regional sounds in the Latin section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Antonio Express-News.
