1996 Tejano Music Awards
The 16th Tejano Music Awards were held in 1996. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. The Tejano Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony recognizing Tejano music musicians.- Male Vocalist of The Year
- *Emilio Navaira
- Female Vocalist of The Year
- *Selena
Vocal Duo Of the Year
- Emilio & Raul Navaira
Albums of the Year
- Orchestra
- Progressive
- Traditional
- Overall
Songs of The Year
- Song of The Year
- *Tu Solo Tu by Selena
- Tejano Crossover
- *I Could Fall in Love by Selena
- Tejano Country Song of The Year
- *It’s Not the End of the World by Emilio Navaira
- Instrumental of the Year
- *David Lee’s Favorites by David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales
Entertainers of the Year
- Male Entertainer of The Year
- *Emilio Navaira
- Female Entertainer of The Year
- *Selena
Most Promising Band of The Year
- Pete Astudillo
