Art Tigerina, a Bryan, Texas native, has thrilled audiences for over three decades
with his powerful performances. Known for his versatility, Tigerina leads the Art
Tigerina Band, a Tejano/Country fusion group that performs throughout Texas
and the U.S. Tigerina also leads the Texas Country band, the Jukebox Preachers.
Tigerina’s earliest musical influences stem from his father and brothers who
were also musicians. Tigerina was impacted early on as a child where out of
necessity, he’d accompany his mother to work during the graveyard shift at a
truck stop. “I remember late at night hearing all the old country songs on the
jukebox- I didn’t realize it then, but those songs shaped my taste in and longing
for playing music.”
In the early 90’s, Art made the decision to move to San Antonio, TX with the
hopes of furthering his singing career. Art did not know a single person in San
Antonio and lived by faith in his car. It was here that he began his Tejano career
singing for a number of bands, including CityView Band. It was with CityView
that he recorded his first CD entitled "Vueltas y Vueltas". This title track was a hit
for not only CityView, but later it was re-recorded with Grupo Vida where it
found even greater success.
After one audition for vocalist, Art would find his band home with Grupo Vida for
17 years. Accomplishments with Grupo Vida include 2 Grammy nominations, 10
albums, and multiple awards, including Tejano Music Awards Showband of the
Year. At the height of their time together, Art and Grupo Vida supported the
(Dixie) Chicks on a year long tour playing Tejano music for sold-out crowds
across the country.
In 2013, upon his exit from Grupo Vida, Tigerina explored retirement. He married
and took a well-deserved year off from touring. But in 2015, Art began the solo
project, the Art Tigerina Band (ATB). It has been a successful venture to include
a hundred plus show tour a year, an album release, a 2018 Tejano Music Award
Male Vocalist of the Year award, and Induction into the Tejano Roots Hall of
Fame, Class of 2019.
In February 2021, after his experience during the pandemic and the release of
ATB’s “An Empty Glass,” Art started the all country band, the Jukebox Preachers.
Art feels he has come full circle from those nights as a kid sleeping in the truck
stop booth. “I just knew someday, somehow, I’d be a singer. And I knew as I got
older that I really wanted to sing country music. I’m just a good ol’ boy from
Bryan, TX, and now I’m able to share the music I love. With my wife’s support, we
expanded our business model (Tigerina Entertainment) and started the
(Jukebox) Preachers. Now we offer my music to a wider audience. It’s like a
dream come true...again.” Most recently, the Jukebox Preachers were named
Texas Country Showdown 2024 Grand Champions at the Texas Country Music
Awards. The Texas Country Music Association (TCMA) presented the Texas
Country Music Showdown, a spirited competition featuring eight top Texas
bands vying for cash prizes. The Jukebox Preachers ft. Art Tigerina took the
stage and emerged victorious, crowned as the Texas Country Showdown Grand
Champions during the awards ceremony. In 2025, the Jukebox Preachers were
awarded the inagural "Country Song of the Year" at the Tejano Music Awards for
their rendition of the classic "He Stopped Loving Her Today." The Jukebox
Preachers have released original songs, including ”Bourbon and Bad Decisions,”
"Seat 25," and "Dust Clouds and Smoke." The first Jukebox Preachers album will
be released mid-late 2026.
For updates and more information on the Art Tigerina Band and the all-country
band the Jukebox Preachers, follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Art
Tigerina Music is available on all digital platforms.
For all booking and media requests, please contact Chris Tigerina at
tigerinaentertainment@gmail.com or call/text 806-787-9738.
Thank you for your continued support and God Bless.
Tigerina Entertainment
