2026 TMA Nomination Form - New Artist 2026 TMA Nomination Form - New Artist Step 1 of 3 33% Name(Required) First Last Name of person submitting Nomination Record Label(Required)If no record label put "Independent"Artist or Group Name You are Nominating and Represent(Required)Album/ Band Photo(Required)Max. file size: 512 MB.Album Release Date - MO/DAY/YEAR MM slash DD slash YYYY Please list the most recent released full albums. *Must have 3 or less albums released to qualify as a new artist. This is a requirement for all "New Artists". Failure to list any full album(s) will void your nomination entry.Album ListAlbum TitleRecord LabelYear Released Add RemoveEmail(Required) Phone(Required)Website BEST NEW ARTIST - MALEBest New Artist - MaleBest New Artist must have recorded, at least, (1) CD but not more than (3) CD's. Singles will not qualify. Artists and groups in this category will not be able to nominate in any other category. This includes the Vocal Duo category unless the release is from a CD recorded by an established artist and submitted by the established artists. Established artists include artists with more than (3) recorded CD's or artists having performed and having been a member of of a group with more than (3) CD's. Any artist or group winning in the Best New Artist category will no longer qualify in the Best New Artists categories.Album TitleRelease Date - MO/DAY/YEAR MM slash DD slash YYYY Release Date must be between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 to qualifyBEST NEW ARTIST - FEMALEBest New Artist - FemaleBest New Artist must have recorded, at least, (1) CD but not more than (3) CD's. Singles will not qualify. Artists and groups in this category will not be able to nominate in any other category. This includes the Vocal Duo category unless the release is from a CD recorded by an established artist and submitted by the established artists. Established artists include artists with more than (3) recorded CD's or artists having performed and having been a member of of a group with more than (3) CD's. Any artist or group winning in the Best New Artist category will no longer qualify in the Best New Artists categories.Album TitleRelease Date - MO/DAY/YEAR MM slash DD slash YYYY Release Date must be between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 to qualifyBEST NEW ARTIST - GROUPBest New Artist - GroupBest New Artist must have recorded, at least, (1) CD but not more than (3) CD's. Singles will not qualify. Artists and groups in this category will not be able to nominate in any other category. This includes the Vocal Duo category unless the release is from a CD recorded by an established artist and submitted by the established artists. Established artists include artists with more than (3) recorded CD's or artists having performed and having been a member of of a group with more than (3) CD's. Any artist or group winning in the Best New Artist category will no longer qualify in the Best New Artists categories.Album TitleRelease Date - MO/DAY/YEAR MM slash DD slash YYYY Release Date must be between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 to qualifyCountry Song of The YearArtist / GroupCountry Song of The YearSingle Song TitleSongwriterAlbumRelease Date - MO/DAY/YEAR MM slash DD slash YYYY Release Date must be between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 to qualify * Dates reflect for this category only.DIGITAL PLATFORM LINKSPlease submit 2 digital platforms ( ect: ITunes, Amazon Music) digital platform must have year of release or release date for TTMA to verify. Link 1(Required) Link 2(Required) VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITYYou Must Agree to this Statement For Nomination to Qualify. ENTRY FORM AND CD MUST BE SUBMITTED TO TTMA BETWEEN MONDAY AUGUST 11,2025 - SUNDAY AUGUST 31,2025 MIDNIGHT. Any false statements here will disqualify you for the next two years. We attest that the above recording has been released within the TTMA eligibility period of January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024, and there are no restrictions, legal or otherwise, that prevent this recording from being included on the General and Industry Ballot. Artist must have actively performed nominated songs or albums within the eligibility period. COMPLIANCE: We support and encourage the integrity and professionalism of the Tejano Music Industry. It is understood that submitting ineligible material will immediately disqualify the entry. Further, in order to be fair with everyone, the artist and record company that knowingly, submits ineligible material shall come under review and may be barred from participating in the annual Tejano Music Awards for this year (2025) and next year (2026). AGREED: Name: (Enter your Name if you Agree to Above Statement) First Last If you do not fill in your name to agree with this statement, your nomination will not qualify.Date Submitted MM slash DD slash YYYY
