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 celebration of Latin music. They grew from the main Billboard Music Awards. These awards come from Billboard magazine, which tracks how well music sells and how often it's played on the radio. The Billboard Latin Music Awards are the oldest awards in the Latin music world. The award shows happen during the same week as Latinfest+, which used to be called the Billboard Latin Music Conference.
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History of the Awards
The first award show happened 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 and artists.
Winners were chosen based on how many points their songs and albums earned. These points came from Billboard magazine's radio and sales charts. The awards covered music released between March 6, 1993, and March 5, 1994.
The first awards recognized different types of Latin music. These included pop, tropical/salsa, regional Mexican, rap, rock, and jazz.
Special Awards Introduced
The first ceremony also started some special awards. These were chosen by the Billboard team.
- The Latin Music Hall of Fame honors artists who have had amazing careers in Latin music.
- The Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates a musician who has greatly helped the Latin music genre grow.
In 1996, the Spirit of Hope Award was added. This award honors artists who do great charity work outside of their music.
The 1997 show was the first to have hosts. These hosts were 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.
Since 2021, the Billboard Icon Award has also been given out. This award used to be only for the main Billboard Music Awards. In 2022, the Legend Award was introduced. It goes to artists whose music has made them famous and whose careers have lasted a very long time.
Top Winners
Many artists have won these awards over the years. Enrique Iglesias has won the most, with 47 awards. The Colombian singer Shakira is the most awarded female artist, with 44 wins.
Award Ceremonies
The Billboard Latin Music Awards happen every year. They celebrate the best in Latin music from the past year. Many famous artists have won awards for their songs and albums. The show often features exciting performances and special guests.
Some of the artists who have won "Artist of the Year" include Selena, Enrique Iglesias, Luis Miguel, Daddy Yankee, Romeo Santos, Ozuna, and Bad Bunny. The "Song of the Year" award has gone to hits like "La Tortura" by Shakira and Alejandro Sanz, and "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber.
The awards are held in different cities, often in Florida or Las Vegas. They are a big event for fans and artists in the Latin music world.
Award Categories
The Billboard Latin Music Awards have many different categories. These categories celebrate artists, songs, and albums across various Latin music styles. Here are some of the main types of awards:
Awards for Artists
- Artist of the Year: For the top overall artist.
- New Artist of the Year: For rising stars.
- Tour of the Year: For the best live concert tours.
- Crossover Artist of the Year: For artists who are popular in different music styles.
- Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year: For Latin artists popular worldwide.
Awards for Songs
- Hot Latin Song of the Year: For the most popular Latin song.
- Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event: For popular songs featuring multiple singers.
- Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year: For the top artist on the Hot Latin Songs chart. This is also broken down by Male, Female, and Duo/Group.
- Airplay Song of the Year: For the most played song on Latin radio.
- Sales Song of the Year: For the song with the most sales.
- Streaming Song of the Year: For the most streamed song online.
- Global 200 Latin Song of the Year: For Latin songs popular worldwide.
Awards for Albums
- Top Latin Album of the Year: For the most popular Latin album.
- Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year: For the top artist on the Top Latin Albums chart. This is also broken down by Male, Female, and Duo/Group.
Awards by Music Style
The awards also have categories for specific Latin music genres:
- Latin Pop: Awards for pop artists, songs, and albums.
- Tropical: Awards for tropical music artists, songs, and albums (like salsa and merengue).
- Regional Mexican: Awards for regional Mexican music artists, songs, and albums (like mariachi and banda).
- Latin Rhythm: Awards for Latin rhythm artists, songs, and albums (like reggaeton and Latin trap).
Awards for Behind-the-Scenes Talent
- Songwriter of the Year: For the person who writes the best songs.
- Producer of the Year: For the person who creates the sound of the music.
- Publisher of the Year: For the company that manages the rights to songs.
- Publishing Corporation of the Year: For the top music publishing company.
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