1997 Tejano Music Awards

Last updated
17th Tejano Music Awards
Location San Antonio, Texas
First awarded1997
  1996
1998  

The 17th Tejano Music Awards were held in 1997. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. The Tejano Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony recognizing Tejano music musicians.

The Hometown Boys entered the awards ceremony with 5 nominations. [1]

Winners

Album

Album of the Year: Como Te Extraño Pete Astudillo

Orchestra Album of the Year: Como Te Extraño Pete Astudillo

Song

Best Instrumental Award: Joe's Special 10 - Hometown Boys

Performer

Rising Star Award: Eddie Gonzalez [2]


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References

  1. Kerns, William. "Hometown Boys nominated for Tejano Music Awards". Lubbock Avalanche Journal. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  2. Nickson, Chris (18 September 2000). "Joan Manuel Serrat, Eddie Gonzalez Lend Latin Tinge To New Releases". MTV.com. Viacom. Archived from the original on July 20, 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013.