Billboard Latin Music Awards facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Billboard Latin Music Awards |
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| Presented by | Billboard |
| Country | United States |
| First awarded | May 18, 1994 |
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| Network | Telemundo (1999–present) |
The Billboard Latin Music Awards are a big event in the Latin music world. They celebrate the most popular songs, albums, and artists based on how well they sell and how much they are played on the radio. These awards come from Billboard magazine, which is famous for tracking music success. The Billboard Latin Music Awards are the longest-running awards in the Latin music industry. The award shows happen during the same week as Latinfest+, a special conference for Latin music.
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History of the Awards
The very first award ceremony took place in 1994. It was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Miami, Florida. Back then, it was called the Latin Music Awards. The goal was to celebrate all kinds of Latin music talent, from different styles like pop, tropical/salsa, regional Mexican, rap, rock, and jazz.
How Winners Are Chosen
Winners are picked based on points. These points come from how well songs and albums do on Billboard magazine's music charts. These charts track radio plays and sales. The awards cover music released over one year, usually from March to March.
Special Honors Introduced
Over the years, new special awards were added:
- In 1994, the Latin Music Hall of Fame and the Lifetime Achievement Award were created. These awards honor artists who have had a huge impact on Latin music throughout their careers.
- In 1996, the Spirit of Hope Award was introduced. This award recognizes artists who do amazing charity and humanitarian work outside of their music.
- Since 2021, the Billboard Icon Award has also been given out. This award celebrates artists who are true icons in the music world.
- In 2022, the Legend Award was added. It goes to artists whose music has made them famous and who have had a long-lasting career.
Famous Hosts and First Televised Show
The 1997 ceremony was the first to have hosts, Daisy Fuentes and Herb Alpert. In 1999, the awards show was shown on TV for the first time. It was broadcast from the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida.
Top Award Winners
Many talented artists have won Billboard Latin Music Awards.
- Enrique Iglesias has won the most awards, with 47 wins.
- Colombian singer Shakira is the most awarded female artist, with 44 awards.
- Bad Bunny has won Artist of the Year multiple times, including from 2020 to 2024.
Award Ceremonies
Here's a look at some of the past Billboard Latin Music Awards ceremonies:
| Year | Artist of the Year | Most Wins | Host(s) | Venue |
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| 1994 | Los Fantasmas del Caribe | Gloria Estefan (3) | Intercontinental Hotel Miami, Florida |
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| 1995 | Selena | Selena (4) | Intercontinental Hotel Miami, Florida |
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| 1996 | Selena | Selena Gloria Estefan (4) |
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts Miami, Florida |
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| 1997 | Enrique Iglesias | Shakira (3) | Daisy Fuentes Herb Alpert |
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts Miami, Florida |
| 1998 | Luis Miguel Enrique Iglesias |
Luis Miguel Marc Anthony (2) |
Jon Seda | Fontainebleau Hotel Miami Beach, Florida |
| 1999 | Alejandro Fernández | Elvis Crespo (4) | Daisy Fuentes Paul Rodriguez | Fontainebleau Hotel Miami Beach, Florida |
| 2000 | Elvis Crespo Enrique Iglesias |
Elvis Crespo Alejandro Fernández Los Tri-O (2) |
Jackie Gleason Theater Miami Beach, Florida |
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| 2001 | Son by Four | Son by Four (7) | Jackie Gleason Theater Miami Beach, Florida |
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| 2002 | Marc Anthony Cristian Castro |
Juan Gabriel (4) | Itatí Cantoral Manolo Cardona |
Jackie Gleason Theater Miami Beach, Florida |
| 2003 | Los Temerarios Alexandre Pires |
Chayanne Pilar Montenegro (3) |
Roselyn Sánchez | Miami Arena Miami, Florida |
| 2004 | Celia Cruz Conjunto Primavera |
Celia Cruz Ricky Martin Juanes (3) |
Mauricio Islas Candela Ferro |
Miami Arena Miami, Florida |
| 2005 | Los Temerarios Paulina Rubio |
Paulina Rubio Juanes Juan Luis Guerra Los Horóscopos de Durango (3) |
Miami Arena Miami, Florida |
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| 2006 | Daddy Yankee Juanes |
Shakira (5) | Lupillo Rivera Candela Ferro |
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida |
| 2007 | RBD Wisin & Yandel |
Mariano Barba (4) | BankUnited Center Coral Gables, Florida |
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| 2008 | Valentín Elizalde Juan Luis Guerra |
Juan Luis Guerra (3) | Aylin Mujica Alan Tacher |
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida |
| 2009 | Vicente Fernández Enrique Iglesias |
Flex (8) | Aylin Mujica Alan Tacher |
BankUnited Center Coral Gables, Florida |
| 2010 | Aventura | Aventura (9) | Aylin Mujica Alan Tacher |
José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| 2011 | Enrique Iglesias | Enrique Iglesias (9) | Aylin Mujica Rafael Amaya Daniel Sarcos |
BankUnited Center Coral Gables, Florida |
| 2012 | Prince Royce | Prince Royce Don Omar (8) |
Marlene Favela Rafael Amaya |
BankUnited Center Coral Gables, Florida |
| 2013 | Jenni Rivera | Don Omar (10) | Ana Bárbara Juan Soler Daniel Sarcos |
BankUnited Center Coral Gables, Florida |
| 2014 | Marc Anthony | Marc Anthony (10) | Roselyn Sánchez Raúl González Laura Flores |
BankUnited Center Coral Gables, Florida |
| 2015 | Romeo Santos | Romeo Santos (10) | Gaby Espino Pedro Fernández |
BankUnited Center Coral Gables, Florida |
| 2016 | Romeo Santos | Nicky Jam Enrique Iglesias (7) |
Gaby Espino Pedro Fernández |
BankUnited Center Coral Gables, Florida |
| 2017 | Ricardo Arjona | Nicky Jam (6) | Kate del Castillo Carlos Ponce |
Watsco Center Coral Gables, Florida |
| 2018 | Ozuna | Daddy Yankee (8) | Gaby Espino Marco Antonio Regil |
Mandalay Bay Events Center Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 2019 | Ozuna | Ozuna (11) | Gaby Espino | Mandalay Bay Events Center Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 2020 | Bad Bunny | Daddy Yankee Bad Bunny (7) |
Gaby Espino Nastassja Bolívar |
BB&T Center Sunrise, Florida |
| 2021 | Bad Bunny | Bad Bunny (10) | Gaby Espino | Watsco Center Coral Gables, Florida |
| 2022 | Bad Bunny | Bad Bunny (8) | Kate del Castillo Jaime Camil |
Watsco Center Coral Gables, Florida |
| 2023 | Bad Bunny | Peso Pluma (8) | Jacqueline Bracamontes Danilo Carrera |
Watsco Center Coral Gables, Florida |
| 2024 | Bad Bunny | Karol G (8) | Carmen Villalobos Danilo Carrera |
Fillmore Miami Beach Miami Beach, Florida |
Award Categories
The Billboard Latin Music Awards have many categories to celebrate different achievements in music. Here are some of the main types of awards:
Awards for Artists
- Artist of the Year: This award goes to the top artist overall.
- New Artist of the Year: This celebrates a rising star in Latin music.
- Tour of the Year: For the most successful concert tour.
- Crossover Artist of the Year: For artists who are popular in different music styles.
- Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year: For artists who are popular worldwide.
Awards for Songs
- Hot Latin Song of the Year: The most popular Latin song.
- Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event: For songs with special vocal performances.
- Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year: The top artist on the Hot Latin Songs chart.
- This category also has awards for Male, Female, and Duo/Group artists.
- Airplay Song of the Year: The song played most on the radio.
- Sales Song of the Year: The song with the most sales.
- Streaming Song of the Year: The song with the most online streams.
- Global 200 Latin Song of the Year: The most popular Latin song globally.
Awards for Albums
- Top Latin Album of the Year: The best-selling Latin album.
- Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year: The top artist on the Top Latin Albums chart.
- This category also has awards for Male, Female, and Duo/Group artists.
Special Honors
- Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award: Honors an artist's entire career.
- Billboard Spirit of Hope Award: Recognizes artists for their charity work.
- Hall of Fame Award: Celebrates legendary figures in Latin music.
See also
In Spanish: Premios Billboard de la Música Latina para niños
