The Tejano Music Awards (TMA) is an accolade created by former arts teacher and musician Rudy Trevino in 1980.

[3] Tejano music enjoyed wider success in the 1990s as it entered its first renaissance and marketable era.

[4] This was due to the popularity of American singer Selena, who was called the "Queen of Tejano Music".

[5][6] Selena dominated the female-only awards,[7] while American singer Emilio Navaira was called the "King of Tejano music".

[3] By the 20th annual Tejano Music Awards, the genre suffered and its popularity waned after Selena was shot and killed in 1995.