The Billboard Latin Music Awards grew out of the Billboard Music Awards program from Billboard magazine, an industry publication charting the sales and radio airplay success of musical recordings. The Billboard awards are the Latin music industry's longest running award. The award ceremonies are held during the same week as Latinfest+ (formerly known as the Billboard Latin Music Conference).
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Current: 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards | |
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| Awarded for | Outstanding chart performance |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Billboard |
| Formerly called | Latin Billboard Music Awards |
| First awarded | May 18, 1994 |
| Website | billboardevents |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Telemundo (1999–present) |
History
editThe first award ceremony began in 1994 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Miami, Florida under the name Latin Music Awards to "represent a broad cross-section of Latino talent, covering every music genre" and then published on Billboard Magazine.[1][2] The winners were selected based on points accumulated from Billboard's radio and retail charts and categorized into several subcategories designed to reward artists, songs and albums over the course of one year (between March 6, 1993 to March 5, 1994).[2] The categories of the Latin music were: pop, tropical/salsa, regional Mexican, rap, rock and jazz.[2] The first ceremony also introduced several special awards, decided by the Billboard editorial committee:[3] the Latin Music Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Award, to recognize an artist's career in the Latin music industry and to honor a musical personality who has largely contributed to the Latin music genre.[4][5]
During the 1996 ceremony the Spirit of Hope Award was introduced as a special honor "in recognition of artists extraordinary philanthropic and humanitarian contributions beyond their musical work".[6][7] The 1997 ceremony was the first with hosts Daisy Fuentes and Herb Alpert. The 1999 awards show hosted by Daisy Fuentes and, was televised for the first time from Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida.[8]
Since 2021 the Billboard Icon Award, initially presented exclusively during the Billboard Music Awards, was also awarded during the Latin ceremony. In 2022 the ceremony introduce the Legend Award gave to artists "whose contribution to music makes them a household name and who maintains a career that has withstood the test of time".[9]
Musician Enrique Iglesias has won 47 awards, the Colombian Shakira has won 44 awards, and is the most awarded female.[10]
Ceremonies
editCategories
editThe categories are listed according to Billboard's mention throughout the nominations; any changes in the name over the course of the ceremonies are listed alongside.
Overall artist categories
edit- Artist of the Year (1994, 1999–present)
- New Artist of the Year (–present)
- Tour of the Year (–present)
- Crossover Artist of the Year (–present)
- Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year (2023–present)
Overall songs categories
edit- Hot Latin Song of the Year (1994, 1999–present)
- Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event (–present)
- Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year (1994–2009)
- Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male (2010–present)
- Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female (2010–present)
- Duo/Group Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year (2010–present)
- Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year
- Hot Latin Songs Imprint of the Year (–2022)
- Airplay Song of the Year
- Airplay Label of the Year
- Airplay Imprint of the Year
- Sales Song of the Year (2023–present)
- Streaming Song of the Year (2023–present)
- Global 200 Latin Song of the Year (2023–present)
Overall albums categories
edit- Top Latin Album of the Year
- Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo/Group
- Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male
- Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female
- Top Latin Albums Label of the Year
- Top Latin Albums Imprint of the Year (–2022)
Latin Pop genre categories
edit- Latin Pop Artist of the Year
- Latin Pop Duo/Group of the Year
- Latin Pop Song of the Year
- Latin Pop Album of the Year
- Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year
- Latin Pop Airplay Imprint of the Year
- Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year
- Latin Pop Albums Label of the Year
Tropical genre categories
edit- Tropical Artist of the Year, Solo
- Tropical Artist of the Year, Duo or Group
- Tropical Song of the Year
- Tropical Album of the Year (–2022)
- Tropical Songs Airplay Label of the Year
- Tropical Albums Label of the Year
Regional Mexican categories
edit- Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo
- Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Duo or Group
- Regional Mexican Song of the Year
- Regional Mexican Album of the Year
- Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year
- Regional Mexican Albums Label of the Year
Latin Rhythm categories
edit- Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Solo
- Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Duo or Group
- Latin Rhythm Song of the Year
- Latin Rhythm Album of the Year
- Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year
- Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year
Writers, producers and publishers categories
edit- Songwriter of the Year
- Producer of the Year
- Publisher of the Year
- Publishing Corporation of the Year
Special honors
editSee also
editNotes
edit- ^ The Artist of the Year category was introduced in 2010. The Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year and Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year awards are presented since 1994 and 1998, respectively.
- ^ The Album of the Year award was introduced in 2008. Each genre had their own Album of the Year category in 1994.
- ^ Each genre had their own Song of the Year category from 1995 to 1998.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year winner.
- ^ Pop Album of the Year
- ^ Tropical/Salsa Album of the Year
- ^ Regional Mexican Album of the Year
- ^ During this period, each genre had their own Album of the Year award with Male, Female, Group and New Artist categories.
- ^ a b c d Pop Song of the Year.
- ^ a b c d Tropical/Salsa Song of the Year.
- ^ a b c d Regional Mexican Song of the Year.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year winner.
- ^ Son by Four won the Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year and Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year awards.[17]
References
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- ^ "Marc Anthony, Los Temerarios To Be Honored At Billboard Latin Music Awards". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. April 14, 2010. Archived from the original on January 31, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
- ^ Flores, Griselda (September 22, 2022). "Billboard Latin Music Awards: All Hall of Fame Winners Over the Years". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "All the Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award Winners Since 1994". Billboard. September 12, 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Lannert, John (May 4, 1996). "Gloria Estefan Demonstrates 'Spirit of Hope'". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 18. p. L-12. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ^ Roiz, Jessica (September 24, 2022). "All the Spirit of Hope Winners in Billboard Latin Music Awards History". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Latin Music Conference 25th Anniversary: 1999-2003 Rewind". Billboard. April 17, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Flores, Griselda (September 21, 2022). "Jose Feliciano to Receive First-Ever Billboard Legend Award at the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Hispanic Heritage Month: Top Winners in the History of the Billboard Latin Music Awards". Billboard. September 27, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Lannert, John (10 June 1995). "Latin Music Conference". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. p. LM-54. Archived from the original on 2 July 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- ^ Lannert, John (May 4, 1996). "¡Que Viva La Música!". 108 (18): L-3. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
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- ^ Lannert, John (April 11, 1998). "Latin Music Award Winners, Include First-Timers, Familiar Faces". Billboard. p. LM-66. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- ^ "Latin Music Awards Winners & Finalists". Billboard. April 24, 1999. p. LM-3. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- ^ Lannert, John (April 29, 2000). "And The Award Goes To." Billboard. p. LM-18. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- ^ a b "Son By Four Wins Big At Billboard Latin Awards". Billboard. April 27, 2001. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
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- ^ "Lista de los Premios Billboard 2004 de la Musica Latina" (in Spanish). libertaddigital.com. April 30, 2004. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- ^ "2005 Billboard Latin Music Awards Winners". Billboard. April 29, 2005. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- ^ "2006 Billboard Latin Music Awards Winners". Billboard. April 28, 2006. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- ^ "2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards Winners". Billboard. April 27, 2007. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- ^ "2008 Billboard Latin Music Awards Winners". Billboard. April 11, 2008. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
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- ^ Cobo, Leila (April 28, 2011). "Enrique Iglesias, Shakira Big Winners at Billboard Latin Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
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- ^ Billboard Staff (July 5, 2022). "Billboard Latin Music Awards Airing Live Sept. 29 on Telemundo". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
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- ^ Sigal Ratner-Arias (September 12, 2024). "Karol G Tops 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists: Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2024.