1997 Tejano Music Awards
| 17th Tejano Music Awards | |
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| Date | March 1, 1997 |
| Location | Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas |
| Website | tejanomusicawards |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Produced by | Texas Talent Musicians Association |
The 17th Tejano Music Awards were held on March 1, 1997,[1] and aired on television on April 30, 1997.[2] They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. The Tejano Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony recognizing Tejano musicians.
The Hometown Boys entered the awards ceremony with five nominations.[3] Juan P. Moreno had ten nominations.[4]
The awards ceremony took place at the Alamodome with performances from Emilio; Ruben and Alfonso Ramos; Jay Pérez; Elida Reyna; Nydia Rojas; Ricardo Castillon; Michael Salgado;[5] Elsa Garcia; Gary Hobbs; Jennifer y Los Jetz; and Patsy Torres.[6] An audience of more than 30,000 people viewed the awards live, with awards presented by Rudy R. Trevino, Oscar G., Miss San Antonio, and Ram Herrera.[6]
Awards
There were 16 categories included in the 1997 awards ceremony.[6][7]
Artists
Most Promising Band of the Year
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Showband of the Year
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Vocal Duo of the Year
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Albums
Album of the Year – Progressive
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Album of the Year – Traditional
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Songs and Videos
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Tejano Country Song of the Year
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Instrumental of the Year
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Best Tejano Crossover Song
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Video of the Year – tie
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References
- ^ Tarradell, Mario (March 4, 1997). "Youth named Tejano's top female entertainer". Daily News. Vol. 143, no. 54. Bowling Green, Kentucky. p. 4-B. Retrieved March 11, 2026 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Wednesday, April 30 / Schedule". Levelland & Hockley County News-Press. Vol. 19, no. 9. April 27, 1997. p. 6B. Retrieved March 12, 2026 – via Portal to Texas History.
- ^ Kerns, William (January 28, 1997). "Hometown Boys nominated for Tejano Music Awards". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Archived from the original on May 26, 1997. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ "Juan P. Moreno comes home as headliner". Duval County Picture. Vol. 12, no. 17. San Diego, Texas. April 23, 1997. p. 3-B. Retrieved March 11, 2026 – via Portal to Texas History.
- ^ "Slain singer Selena wins awards". The Albany Herald. Vol. 105, no. 127. Associated Press. March 3, 1997. p. 2A. Retrieved March 11, 2026 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c Salinas, Roy (March 12, 1997). "Tejano Music Awards draw 30,000 fans to Alamodome in San Antonio". Duval County Picture. Vol. 12, no. 11. San Diego, Texas. p. 3. Retrieved March 11, 2026 – via Portal to Texas History.
- ^ San Miguel, Jr., Guadalupe (2002). Juárez, Jóse Roberto (ed.). Tejano Proud: Tex-Mex Music in the Twentieth Century. Fronteras. Vol. 1. Texas A&M International University. pp. 150–152. ISBN 1585441597. Retrieved March 12, 2026 – via Internet Archive.