Tejano Music Awards show held in San Antonio

The 31st Annual Tejano Music Awards show was held at the San Antonio Event Center on Saturday, September 10th, featuring a red carpet arrival for the artists at 5pm in the Texas heat and a full evening of award presentations and performances.

Hosting the show was actor/comedian Cleto Rodriguez and 'VAMOS' TV show hostess, Vanessa Macias, keeping the audience entertained.

TTMA 2011 Lifetime Achievement recipient, Janie Esparza, with her family prior to entering the awards show where she and recipient, Flaco Jimenez (not pictured), were recognized for their contributions to the industry.

Twelve nominees are placed on the general ballot and then the top five are selected after the voting period ends.

Shelly Lares with band members pose on red carpet

Song of the Year nominees are: AJ Castillo- Vuelve a Mi; Bobbie Pulido- Dias de Ayer; Elida Reyna y Avante- Prefiero Morir; Shelly Lares- Y Lo Nuestro Que; The Hometown Boys- La Botella

Elias Arrendondo on the red carpet

Male Vocalist of the Year nominees are: Bobby Pulido, Jesse Turner, Elias Arredondo, Jimmy Gonzalez and Gary Hobbs

Monica Castro on the red carpet

Female Vocalist of the Year nominees are: Elida Reyna, Shelly Lares, Monica Castro, Stefani Montiel and Patsy Torres

Entertainer of the Year nominees are: Bobby Pulido, Elida Reyna, Jay Perez, Jesse Turner and Shelly Lares

Album of the Year-Tejano nominees are: AJ Castillo- On My Way; Elida Reyna y Avante- Fantasia; Gary Hobbs- Aprendi A Volar; Jimmy Gonzalez y Mass-Mi Vida Sin Tu Amor; Shelly Lares- Mirando Adelante

Album of the Year-Conjunto nominees are: Carlos y los Cachorros- 180; Da Krazy Pimps- Los Reyes del Conjunto; David Farias- Seguire Mi Camino; Juan P. Moreno- Sabes Bien; The Hometown Boys- Simplemente El Jefe

Vocal Duo of the Year nominees are: David Farias & Chente Barrera- Vas A Pagar; Elida Reyna & Michael Salgado- Amor o Costumbre; Jerry Pena & Oscar Pena- Aunque Estes Con El; Marco Jaime & Ram Herrera- Tu Nuevo Querer; Raphael Rodriguez & J. R. Gomez- No Estas Sola

Best New Group of the Year nominees are: Badd Boyz del Valle, Grupo Maldad, Retono, Servando Ramos y Los Texas Outlaws and Texas Legend

Best New Male Artist nominees are: Artie Villarreal, Javier Hinojosa (Texas Legend), Mario Barajas (Conjunto Baraja de Oro), Rick Balderama and Steven Gonzales (Veronica y Avance)

Jessica Baeza is interviewed on the red carpet

Best New Female Artist nominees are: Anjelique, Betty Barajas, Ilyssa Saenz, Jessica Baeza and Tracy Perez