Sunny Sauceda, a native of San Antonio and celebrated accordion virtuoso, has enthralled audiences throughout the United States and Mexico. With three GRAMMY Awards and 26 Tejano Music Awards to his name, including the prestigious 2022 Entertainer of the Year, Sauceda continues to captivate listeners with his dynamic performances filled with passion and intensity.
With a career spanning over four decades, Sauceda has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Through his independent label, Solstice Records, he has released seven successful albums, yielding numerous chart-topping hits. His soulful vocals have garnered widespread admiration, making him a revered figure not only among accordion enthusiasts but also among musicians worldwide.
Sauceda's influence extends beyond borders and genres, earning him acclaim from accordion players across the globe. His engaging presence on social media platforms and his viral videos have attracted millions of followers, further cementing his status as a beloved entertainer.
While Sauceda has explored Texas Country music throughout his career, collaborating with artists like Robert Rodriguez and the late Charlie Robison, his recent focus has been on fulfilling the longstanding requests of his fans. For over two decades, they have urged him to showcase his accordion prowess in English, a demand he now meets as he ventures into the Texas Country/Red Dirt market.
Sunny Sauceda is poised to leave an indelible mark on the Texas Country music scene.
Awards
- 1983 Joey Discos Youngest Recording Artist in San Antonio
- 1996 Relevacion Del Ano *
- 1997 T.T.M.A Rising Group of the Year *
- 1998 T.T.M.A Accordion Player of the Year
- 1998 T.T.M.A Showband of the Year *
- 1999 T.E.M.A Accordion Player of the Year
- 1999 T.E.M.A Showband of the Year *
- 2004 T.T.M.A Showband of the Year *
- 2005 GRAMMY Nominated *
- 2005 T.T.M.A Showband of the Year *
- 2005 SXSW Tex Mex Band of the Year *
- 2005 Current Magazine Best Tejano/Conjunto Group *
- 2005 GRAMMY Award Winner (Best Tejano Album, Polkas, Gritos, y Accordeones)
- 2005 Tejano Academy Best Instrumental (DLG, Joel Guzman, Sunny)
- 2005 Latin GRAMMY Award Winner (Best Tejano Album, Polkas, Gritos, y Accordeones)
- 2006 T.T.M.A Album of the Year Conjunto Progressive Nomination
- 2006 T.T.M.A Most Promising Band Nomination
- 2006 T.T.M.A Male Entertainer of the Year Nomination
- 2006 T.T.M.A Song of the Year Nomination
- 2007 T.T.M.A Most Promising Band
- 2007 T.T.M.A Showband of the Year Nomination
- 2007 T.T.M.A Entertainer of the Year Nomination
- 2008 GRAMMY nominated (Vagar Libremente)
- 2008 T.T.M.A. Entertainer of the Year Nomination
- 2008 T.T.M.A. Crossover Song of the Year Nomination
- 2008 T.T.M.A. Showband of the Year Nomination
- 2008 T.T.M.A. Vocal Duo
- Tejano Music Awards of 2008 - Vocal Duo of the Year with Shelly Lares
- 2009 T.T.M.A Crossover Song of the year Nomination
- 2009 T.T.M.A Entertainer of the year Nomination
- 2010 T.T.M.A Male Vocalist of the Year Nomination
- 2009 GRAMMY nominated (Radiacion Musical)
- 2010 Latin GRAMMY nominated (Homenaje a Mi Padre)
- 2011 GRAMMY nominated (Homenaje a Mi Padre)
- 2011 Los Premios Texas Mejor Artista Texano Winner
- 2011 Latin GRAMMY nominated (Camaleon)
- 2017 Tejano Roots Hall of Fame - Male Entertainer
- 2018 Tejano Music Male Vocalist of the year Nomination
- 2019 Tejano Music Awards Entertainer of the Year
- 2022 Tejano Mundial Awards Entertainer of the Year Nomination
- 2022 My Tejano Awards Entertainer of the Year
- 2022 Tejano Music Awards Entertainer of the Year
- 2023 Tejano Music Awards Video of the year
- 2024 All Star Music Awards Entertainer of the year
*update coming soon