2009 TMA Nominees: Emilio, Elida, Mazz
Emilio Navaira, Jimmy Gonzalez & Mazz and Elida Reyna are among the 2009 Tejano Music Awards finalists announced on Thursday.
The 2009 TMA awards are scheduled July 17 at Villita Assembly Hall. Performing at the Awards ceremonies are AJ Castillo, Ruben Ramos & Mexican Revolution, Shelly Lares, Elida Reyna, Fama, Gary Hobbs, Jay Pérez, Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz, Chente Barrera, Linda Escobar and Hometown Boys.
For music fans sometimes it’s the new faces that creates the most excitement.
This year, there’s quite a few in the nominees list including Eddie Jiménez, Gary "G" Naranjo, Jesse Flores, Rudy Palacios, Candace Vargas, Jennifer Marie, Jenny Albarez, Monica Castro, Veronica Sustaita and Bronco Norteno.
The complete list of nominees follows below.
A total of 11 categories were announced including best vocalists male and female, songs, album and crossover song. Artists and industry representatives announced the top five nominees in each category 
on Thursday during the TMA Nominees dance held at Graham Central Station.
Ruben Ramos and the Hometown Boys were the headliners for the Nominees dance. Also performing were Sunny Sauceda Hometown Boys, Da Krazy Pimps, Roger Velasquez and Eddie Guerrero.
Produced by the Texas Talent Musicians Association (TTMA) since 1980, the Tejano Music Awards or TMAs, recognize the most popular Tejano artists in various categories.
2009 Tejano Music Awards Top 5 Nominees
Song of the Year
Chente Barrera La Llorona Loca
Elida Reyna Domingo
Jay Perez Quiero Ese Amor
Jimmy Gonzalez y Mazz Retrato Quebrado
Ruben Ramos & The Mexican Revolution Acariciame
Male Vocalist of the Year
Emilio Navaira
Javier Galvan
Jay Perez
Jimmy Gonzalez
Ruben Ramos
Female Vocalist of the Year
Elida Reyna
Linda Escobar
Megan Leyva
Shelly Lares
Stefani Montiel
Entertainer of the Year
Eddie Gonzalez
Jay Perez
Jimmy Gonzalez
Ruben Ramos
Sunny Sauceda
Album of the Year Group
Elida Reyna Domingo
Jay Perez La Voz Del 2008
Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz The Legend Continues
Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution Viva La Revolucion
TexMex Kadillaks Me Gustas Tu
Album of the Year Conjunto
Bronco Norteno Bronco Norteno
Carlos y Los Cachorros Me Duele
Da Krazy Pimpz Pimpin' It
Linda Escobar La Diva De Conjunto
Los Garcia Brothers Hombre De Ti
Crossover Song of the Year
Jimmy Gonzalez y Mazz Aunque Se Burlan De Mi
Proximo Sonido Liar
Ruben Ramos & The Mexican Revolution Acariciame
Stefani Montiel Labio Venenosos Gilflo Remix
Sunny Sauceda All You Do Is Bring Me Down
Best New Artist Male
Eddie Guerrero
Eddie Jimenez
Gary "G" Naranjo
Jesse Flores
Rudy Palacios
Best New Artist Female
Candace Vargas
Jennifer Marie
Jenny Albarez
Monica Castro
Veronica Sustaita
Best New Artist Group
Cortez Brothers
El Conjunto Baraja De Oro
Grupo Aldaco
Grupo Sueno
Los Enmascarados
Vocal Duo of the Year
Eddie Gonzalez & Rebecca Valadez
Emilio & Raulito Navaira Te Ve Vas
Joe Posada & Jay Perez Yo Fui El Culpable
Linda Escobar & Shelly Lares
Mike & Lee Villarreal Mil Copas
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