1997 Tejano Music Awards Explained

17th Tejano Music Awards
Location:	San Antonio, Texas
Year:	1997
Previous:	1996
Next:	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

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kerns. William. Hometown Boys nominated for Tejano Music Awards. Lubbock Avalanche Journal. 20 June 2016.
2. Web site: Joan Manuel Serrat, Eddie Gonzalez Lend Latin Tinge To New Releases. . https://archive.today/20130720204454/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1124166/serrat-gonzalez-cds-hit-stores.jhtml . dead . July 20, 2013 . Nickson . Chris . Viacom . 18 September 2000 . MTV.com . 20 July 2013 .