[1] It recognized the best recordings, compositions, and artists of Tejano music during the eligibility year, running from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021.

[2] The 42nd Annual Tejano Music Awards was held at the Tech Port Center + Arena in San Antonio, Texas.

[3] The show featured performances by Lares, Perez, Isabel Marie, Sunny Sauceda, Stefani Montiel, The Homeboyz, Monica Saldivar, and included a showcase of new artists in Tejano music.

The top 12 nominations for each category were announced on the Tejano Music Award website on October 3, 2022, and was open to public voting until November 6, 2022.

[2] It was announced on July 6, 2022, that the 42nd annual Tejano Music Awards (TMAs) would be held at the 3,200-seat Tech Port Center + Arena in San Antonio, Texas.