Premios Texas 2009

(Interview with “Ruben Robledo” – Executive Producer of Premios Texas)

Having interviewed Mr. Robledo of the Premios Texas, I have come to a great conclusion that this year will be a great show.  Not only does Premios Texas have a Tejano Category, but they also support the artists and push for them to get exposure.  Performing again this year will be “Bobby Pulido” (Quick tidbit – last year “Bobby Pulido” performed live at the Awards show and was backed up by the New Urban Cumbia Group “Cinco Doce” [5-12].)   Also, hitting the stage (however not Tejano, but still fantastic) will be Olga Tanon, the legendary Latina recording artist.  With both of these powerful performers hitting the stage and much more, this is sure to turn out to be a powerful show and well worth the attendance.

Mr. Robledo also personally assured me that Univision Austin and National have a great interest in Tejano Music and its fans.  With the inclusion of Tejano in the Premios, the inclusion of Tejano Music on their broadcasting network and more they will always have a connection to Tejano in one way or another.

Below is a list of this years Nominees:

BEST TEJANO ARTIST
Bobby Pulido
David Lee Garza Los Musicales
Shelly Lares
Fama

BEST FEMALE VOCALIST
Olga Tañon
Paulina Rubio
Diana Reyes
Jenny Rivera

BEST TROPICAL ARTIST
Olga Tañon
Gilberto Santarosa
Juan Luis Guerra
Frank Reyes

REVOLUTIONARY ARTIST
Makano
Los Pikadientes
Tati
Playa Limbo

BEST HIP HOP/URBAN ARTIST
Makano
Eddie Lover
Tito El Bambino
Pitbull

BEST SPANISH ROCK/POP ARTIST
Yahir
Tommy Torres
Yuridia
Reyli

BEST AUSTIN BAND
Vallejo
La Clave de México
Foco Rojo
Los Bad Apples

BEST MALE VOCALIST
El Güero
Michael Salgado
José Guadalupe Esparza
Germàn Montero

BEST MEXICAN REGIONAL ARTIST
Los Rieleros del Norte
El Chapo
Palomo
Patrulla 81

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
K-Paz de la Sierra “Capaz de Todo Por Ti
Tommy Torres “Tarde o Temprano”
Yuridia “Entre Mariposas”
El Chapo de Sinaloa “La Historia”

Personally, I think more of our artists could be included in more than one of these categories since we are a form of Latin music.  I do appreciate the hard work Univision Austin has done in getting Tejano involved in the show and on their airwaves.  Remember when we were down and out; it was Univision not BMP to attempt a rescue.

I would also like to thank Mr. Ruben Robledo for the Interview, the time, consideration and the hard work.  May this Premios Texas and all others be successful!

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