Corpus Christi, TX — The rich legacy of South Texas music continues to shine as La Música del Sur de Tejas announces its 2025 class of inductees: recording artist and composer Humberto “Beto” Ramon, broadcaster Carlos Lopez of Cotton Broadcasting, and Roberto “Bobby” Vidal, the first voice of the legendary Conjunto Bernal.
The 2025 Induction Ceremony will take place Wednesday, October 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ben F. McDonald Library, 4044 Greenwood Drive in Corpus Christi. The event, hosted by Manuel Ayala, will feature live music by VIDAL in celebration of these three icons whose careers have profoundly shaped the sound and spirit of Tejano and Conjunto music.
Humberto “Beto” Ramon: A Lifetime of Music and Legacy
A true legend in Tejano music, Beto Ramon is celebrated for composing timeless classics performed by some of the genre’s biggest names, including Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz, Laura Canales, Ramon Ayala, Jay Perez, and La Diferenzia. His breakthrough came when he earned Songwriter of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards for his hit “Que Me Lleven Canciones,” marking the beginning of a decorated career that would bring him 11 Tejano Music Awards throughout the 1990s.
Ramon’s artistry has also earned him six Latin Grammy certificates for his collaborations with Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz and Roger Velásquez and The Latin Legends. His achievements have been recognized by the Texas Talent Musicians Association, ASCAP, Univision Latin Music Awards, Pura Vida Awards, Midwest Tejano Music Awards, and the Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame. In 2023, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 43rd Annual Tejano Music Awards — a testament to his enduring influence on the genre.
Carlos Lopez: Honoring Four Decades in Broadcasting
For Carlos Lopez, General Manager of Cotton Broadcasting in Corpus Christi, this honor is deeply personal. Lopez shared his heartfelt gratitude upon learning of his induction:…