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Gloria Trevi and Maria Becerra unleashed a captivating showcase of female empowerment and a good dose of debauchery with their performance of “Borracha” at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Sunday (Oct. 20). The potent single — a meld of regional Mexican music, pop and subtle trap beats — highlighted both artists’ unique strengths […]

Yandel invigorated the audience at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Sunday (Oct. 20) with a dynamic performance of two hit singles from his latest album, ELYTE. Draped in a black leather vest and pants, while sporting dark shades and a bucket hat, the reggaetón renegade exuded rugged charisma.
The performance kicked off with “Afro,” an Afrobeat-infused track that captivated the audience with its vibrant energy. Yandel, accompanied by a troupe of dancers clad in eye-catching metallic silver outfits, brought the song to life with captivating choreography and an undeniable stage presence.

The Puerto Rican genre pioneer then delivered “Háblame Claro,” a sultry reggaetón tune, which originally featured Feid and climbed to No. 33 on the Hot Latin Songs chart. While the Colombian star was not present, Yandel’s solo rendition did not disappoint, as he infused the performance with passion and the right mix of intensity and allure.

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“This is a song Tainy [produced] with Los Icons,” Yandel told Billboard on Oct. 10, when his new album dropped. “From the moment I heard it, I felt like it was a hit and that it was going to be a defining track on the album. Everything felt natural, as if the ideas just aligned perfectly. Every time I listen to it, I am transported back to that moment and the vibe that led us to create something that, without a doubt, speaks to both the roots of reggaetón and its evolution.”

The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards will also feature performances from J Balvin, Grupo Niche, Pepe Aguilar, Gloria Trevi, Maria Becerra, Xavi, Chencho Corleone, Prince Royce, Gabito Ballesteros, Proyecto Uno and more.

For more updates on performances, special awards and behind-the-scenes action from the awards night, check out Billboard.com. 

The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards air Sunday (Oct. 20) on Telemundo, with big performances from superstars including Yandel, Prince Royce with Gabito Ballesteros, and Gloria Trevi with Maria Becerra, to name a few — and special honors for three true icons: Alejandro Sanz, J Balvin and Pepe Aguilar.
Karol G leads the list of finalists with 17 nods in categories including artist of the year, tour of the ytear, Global 200 Latin artist of the year, and top Latin album of the year for Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season).

Following the Colombian star are Bad Bunny and Peso Pluma with 15 nods each. Bunny competes, among others, for Artist of the Year, Global 200 Artist of the Year, and Tour of the Year. Pluma, meanwhile, is up for awards like Artist of the Year, Global 200 Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Regional Mexican Album of the Year for Éxodo.

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Feid boasts 11 entries, while regional Mexican acts Fuerza Regida and Junior H have eight each. Other artists with multiple mentions include Xavi (7), Grupo Frontera y Mike Towers (5), Aventura, Gabito Ballesteros, Kali Uchis and Shakira (4), Cris Mj, Eslabon Armado, FloyyMenor, Julión Alvarez y Su Norteño Banda, Marc Anthony, Prince Royce, Rauw Alejandro and Young Miko (3), ATL Jacob, Edgar Barrera, Grupo Firme, JOP, Luis Figueroa, Maná, Marshmello, Natanael Cano, Piso 21,  Reik, Venesti and Wisin (2).

The Latin Billboard Music Awards are the only ones that recognize the most popular albums, songs and performers in Latin music, according to Billboard‘s weekly charts. This year’s awards will be presented in 49 categories spanning major Latin music genres, from Latin pop to tropical and Latin rhythm to regional Mexican. On it’s 31st annual edition, the ceremony was produced by Telemundo and American Country Broadcast Inc.

See the complete list of winners below. (The list will be updated throughout the show.)

OVERALL ARTIST CATEGORIES

Artist of the Year

Bad Bunny

Fuerza Regida

Junior H

Karol G

Peso Pluma

Artist of the Year, New

Gabito Ballesteros

Oscar Maydon

Tito Double P

Xavi – WINNER

Young Miko

Tour of the Year

Aventura

Bad Bunny

Karol G

Luis Miguel

RBD

Crossover Artist of the Year

ATL Jacob

Cardi B

Marshmello

Rema

Tiesto

Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year

Bad Bunny

Feid

Karol G

Peso Pluma

Xavi

SONGS CATEGORIES

Global 200 Latin Song of the Year

Bad Bunny & Feid, “Perro Negro”

Feid & ATL Jacob, “Luna”

FloyyMenor & Cris Mj, “Gata Only”

Karol G & Peso Pluma, “Qlona”

Myke Towers, “Lala”

Hot Latin Song of the Year

Bad Bunny, “Monaco”

Bad Bunny & Feid, “Perro Negro”

FloyyMenor & Cris Mj, “Gata Only”

Karol G & Peso Pluma, “Qlona”

Xavi, “La Diabla”

Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event

Bad Bunny & Feid, “Perro Negro”

FloyyMenor & Cris Mj, “Gata Only”

Fuerza Regida & Marshmello, “Harley Quinn”

Karol G & Peso Pluma, “Qlona”

Peso Pluma, Gabito Ballesteros & Junior H, “Lady Gaga”

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male

Bad Bunny

Feid

Junior H

Peso Pluma

Xavi

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female

Anitta

Karol G

Kali Uchis

Shakira

Young Miko

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

Eslabon Armado

Fuerza Regida – WINNER

Grupo Firme

Grupo Frontera

Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda

Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year

Double P

Interscope Capitol Labels Group

Rimas

Sony Music Latin

Warner Latina

Latin Airplay Song of the Year

Bad Bunny & Feid, “Perro Negro”

Karol G, “Mi Ex Tenía Razón”

Karol G & Peso Pluma, “Qlona”

Myke Towers, “La Falda”

Myke Towers, “Lala”

Latin Airplay Label of the Year

Interscope Capitol Labels Group

Rimas

Sony Music Latin

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Warner Latina

Sales Song of the Year

Bad Bunny, “Monaco”

Karol G, “Mi Ex Tenía Razón”

Karol G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”

Karol G & Peso Pluma, “Qlona”

Xavi, “La Diabla”

Streaming Song of the Year

Bad Bunny & Feid, “Perro Negro”

Calle 24, Chino Pacas & Fuerza Regida, “Qué onda”

Karol G & Peso Pluma, “Qlona”

Peso Pluma, Gabito Ballesteros & Junior H, “Lady Gaga”

Xavi, “La Diabla”

ALBUM CATEGORIES

Top Latin Album of the Year

Bad Bunny, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana

Fuerza Regida, Pa Las Baby’s y Belikeada

Grupo Frontera, El Comienzo

Junior H, $ad Boyz For Life II

Karol G, Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male

Bad Bunny

Feid

Junior H

Peso Pluma

Rauw Alejandro

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female

Becky G

Kali Uchis

Karol G

Shakira

Young Miko

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

Aventura

Eslabon Armado

Fuerza Regida

Grupo Frontera

Grupo Marca Registrada

Top Latin Albums Label of the Year

Double P

Interscope Capitol Labels Group

Rimas

Sony Music Latin

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

LATIN POP CATEGORIES

Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Solo

Enrique Iglesias

Kali Uchis

Luis Fonsi

Sebastián Yatra

Shakira

Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

Camila

La Oreja De Van Gogh

Maná

Piso 21

Reik

Latin Pop Song of the Year

Danny Ocean, “Amor”

Maná & Eden Muñoz, “Amor Clandestino”

Piso 21 & Wisin, “La Misión”

Reik, “Abril”

Venesti, Nacho & Maffio, “No Es Normal” – WINNERS

Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year

AP Global

Intercope Capitol Label Group

Sony Music Latin

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Warner Latina

Latin Pop Album of the Year

Chayanne, Bailemos Otra Vez

Jay Wheeler, Música Buena Para Días Malos

Kali Uchis, Orquídeas – WINNER

Kany García, García

Shakira, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran

Latin Pop Albums Label of the Year

Columbia

Interscope Capitol Labels Group

Sony Music Latin

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Warner Latina

TROPICAL CATEGORIES

Tropical Artist of the Year, Solo

Juan Luis Guerra

Luis Figueroa

Marc Anthony

Prince Royce

Romeo Santos

Tropical Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

Aventura

Gente de Zona

Grupo Niche

La Sonora Dinamita

Monchy & Alexandra

Tropical Song of the Year

Luis Figueroa, “Bandido”

Marc Anthony, “Punta Cana”

Myke Towers, “La Capi”

Prince Royce & Gabito Ballesteros, “Cosas de la Peda”

Víctor Manuelle feat. Frankie Ruiz, “Otra Noche Más”

Tropical Airplay Label of the Year

Interscope Capitol Label Group

Magnus

Rimas

Sony Music Latin

Warner Latina

Tropical Album of the Year

Aventura, Generation Next

Camilo, Cuatro

Marc Anthony, Muevense

Prince Royce, Llamada Perdida

Tropical Albums Label of the Year

Discos Fuentes

Sony Music Latin

The Orchard

Universal Music Enterprises

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

REGIONAL MEXICAN CATEGORIES

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo

Carin León

Ivan Cornejo

Junior H

Natanael Cano

Peso Pluma

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

Eslabon Armado

Fuerza Regida

Grupo Firme

Grupo Frontera

Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda

Regional Mexican Song of the Year

Alejandro Fernández, “Difícil Tu Caso”

Banda MS, “Tu Perfume”

Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga, “Dios Bendiga Nuestro Amor”

Banda Los Recoditos, “Vas a Querer Volver”

Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda, “Buscándole a la Suerte”

Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year

Afinarte

Azteca

Grupo Frontera

Sony Music Latin

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Regional Mexican Album of the Year

Fuerza Regida, Pa Las Baby’s y Belikeada

Grupo Frontera, El Comienzo

Junior H, $ad Boyz For Life II

Natanael Cano, Nata Montana

Peso Pluma, Éxodo

Regional Mexican Albums Label of the Year

Double P Records

Grupo Frontera

Sony Music Latin

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Warner Latina

LATIN RHYTHM CATEGORIES

Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Solo

Bad Bunny

Feid

Karol G

Myke Towers

Rauw Alejandro

Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

Baby Rasta & Gringo

Jowell & Randy

Mambo Kingz

Wisin & Yandel – WINNERS

Zion & Lennox

Latin Rhythm Song of the Year

Aaantonio, “El Hotel”

Daddy Yankee, “Bonita”

Natti Natasha, “Ya No Te Extraño”

Venesti, “Umaye”

Wisin & Mora, “Bien Loco”

Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year

Interscope Capitol Labels Group

Rimas

Sony Music Latin

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Warner Latina

Latin Rhythm Album of the Year

Bad Bunny, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana

Feid, Ferxxocalipsis

Karol G, Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)

Rauw Alejandro, Playa Saturno

Tainy, Data

Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year

Interscope Capitol Labels Group

Neon 16

Rimas

Sony Music Latin

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

WRITER / PRODUCER / PUBLISHER CATEGORIES

Songwriter of the Year

Alexis Armando Fierro Román

Edgar Barrera

JOP

Peso Pluma

Xavi

Publisher of the Year

Double P Publishing, BMI

Prajin Music Publishing, BMI

Street Mob Publishing, BMI

Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, BMI

Universal Music, Inc., ASCAP

Publishing Corporation of the Year

Downtown Music Publishing

Kobalt Music Group

Sony Music Publishing

Universal Music

Warner Chappell Music

Producer of the Year

Edgar Barrera

Ernesto ‘Neto’ Fernández

JOP

MAG

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Música popular colombiana — or “popular Colombian music” — made its debut with a big bang at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music awards with a performance by Luis Alfonso opening the show.
The Colombian star kicked off the awards with a boisterous rendition of his hit “Tequila Con Cerveza,” originally recorded with urban star Blessd, followed by current hit “Chismofilia.” Dressed in leather pants and boots, Luis Alfonso sported his signature cowboy hat and performed backed by both banda and norteño instrumentation.

The Mexican influence is clear in both look and arrangements, but Luis Alfonso’s “popular Colombian” sound was unmistakable in the colloquial lyrics and traditional Colombian vibe.

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Luis Alfonso’s “Chismofilia,” which has become a runaway hit in Colombia and is also rising in the U.S. charts (this week, it’s No. 19 on Billboard’s Latin Pop airplay chart), featured a troupe of country dancers doing the singer’s signature (and irresistible) head bop.  

It was enough to get the audience on its feet and setting the tone for the evening.

Earlier in the week, Luis Alfonso spoke about música popular colombiana at a panel during Latin Music Week that also featured country-mates Paola Jara, Yeison Jiménez and Pipe Bueno.

“It’s an honor to represent my country, Colombia, but also the heritage of popular Colombian music,” said Luis Alfonso in an interview.

The Billboard Latin Music Awards recognize the impact of Latin music on the global scene, being the only awards based directly on the performance of albums, songs and artists on Billboard’s weekly charts. This year, awards will be presented in 49 categories, spanning the genres of Latin pop, tropical, Latin rhythm and regional Mexican.

Finalists, and the eventual winners, reflect performance of new recordings on Billboard’s albums and songs charts for the period covering rankings dated Aug. 19, 2023 through the Sept. 7, 2024, charts. Determinations are based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital song sales, streaming, radio airplay and touring, tracked by Billboard and its data partner, Luminate.  

Produced by Telemundo in collaboration with American Country Broadcast Inc., the awards can be seen on Telemundo, the Telemundo app, streaming service Peacock and in Latin America and the Caribbean through Telemundo Internacional.

This year, the list of finalists is led by Karol G, who has 17 mentions in key categories such as Artist of the Year, Tour of the Year, and Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year. Bad Bunny and Peso Pluma follow closely behind with 15 mentions each. Other notable finalists include Feid, with 11 mentions, and regional Mexican stars Fuerza Regida and Junior H, both with 8 mentions, including Artist of the Year. See the full list of finalists here.

The highly anticipated 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards ceremony is just around the corner.
Hosted by actors Carmen Villalobos and Danilo Carrera, the gala will celebrate the most outstanding talents in Latin music. This year, the awards show will air on Sunday, Oct. 20, and will be broadcast on Telemundo, along with digital coverage on multiple platforms, giving fans the chance to fully immerse themselves in the show — from the pre-show to the main ceremony — from anywhere.

The 31st edition of Premios Billboard will bring together an all-star lineup spanning a variety of genres and generations. Among the most-anticipated appearances are J Balvin, Chencho Corleone, Fuerza Regida, Gloria Trevi, Xavi, Grupo Niche, Pepe Aguilar, Prince Royce, Proyecto Uno, Yandel, Maria Becerra and Gabito Ballesteros, who will offer performances that promise to surprise and delight the global audience.

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Here are the details of how and where to watch the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards and some highlights.

Pre-Show

Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET and will be available on a wide range of digital platforms. Hosted by Aleyda Ortiz and Gabriel Coronel, viewers will be able to watch their favorite artists walk the blue carpet through the Telemundo app and social media channels including YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X and the FAST Telemundo Al Día channel.

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Awards Ceremony

Beginning at 9 p.m. ET, the awards ceremony will air on Telemundo and can be viewed simultaneously on the Telemundo app and the Peacock streaming service. For those outside the United States, the show will be available through Telemundo Internacional in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Highlights

Among the most anticipated moments of the night is Fuerza Regida performing its hits “Tu Name” and “Nel.” Grupo Niche will pay tribute to their legacy with a revamped version of their iconic “Cali Pachanguero,” while Pepe Aguilar will bring a medley of his greatest hits to the stage. Additionally, J Balvin will present a new arrangement of his recent hit “Cosa de Locos” in a promising performance.

The stage will also welcome music and television personalities as award presenters, including Alexa Martín, Alicia Machado, Camila Fernández, Kali Uchis, Mau y Ricky, Lupillo Rivera, and Yahritza y Su Esencia, who will join in the celebration to recognize the best in the industry.

Special Awards

Regional Mexican star Pepe Aguilar will receive the Billboard Hall of Fame Award, joining previous honorees Joan Sebastian, Marc Anthony and Vicente Fernandez. Colombian hitmaker J Balvin will be recognized with the Spirit of Hope Award, created more than 20 years ago in honor of Selena Quintanilla. While Spanish icon Alejandro Sanz will receive the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award, which in the past has been given to artists such as Los Temerarios, Ricardo Arjona and Los Ángeles Azules. More details on the special awards can be found here.

About the Finalists

This year, the finalists is led by Karol G, who has 17 mentions in key categories such as Artist of the Year, Tour of the Year, and Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year. Bad Bunny and Peso Pluma follow closely behind with 15 mentions each. Other notable finalists include Feid, with 11 mentions, and regional Mexican stars Fuerza Regida and Junior H, both with 8 mentions, including Artist of the Year. See the full list of finalists here.

The Billboard Latin Music Awards recognize the impact of Latin music on the global scene, being the only awards based directly on the performance of albums, songs and artists on Billboard’s weekly charts. This year, awards will be presented in 49 categories, spanning the genres of Latin pop, tropical, Latin rhythm and regional Mexican. Produced by Telemundo in collaboration with Billboard and American Country Broadcast Inc., the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards not only celebrate artistic excellence, but also the growth and expansion of Latin music worldwide.

Stars like J Balvin, Gloria Trevi, Maria Becerra, Mau y Ricky, Danna, Prince Royce and more walked the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards red carpet ahead of the ceremony, set to air Sunday (Oct. 20) on Telemundo. Karol G leads the list of finalists with 17 nods in categories including artist of the year, tour of […]

The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards will honor some of Latin music’s biggest stars with special recognitions during the ceremony, which will broadcast Oct. 20 on Telemundo.
As previously announced, regional Mexican star Pepe Aguilar will receive the Hall of Fame Award, joining past recipients like Joan Sebastian, Marc Anthony and Vicente Fernández. Colombian hitmaker J Balvin will be honored with the Spirit of Hope Award, which was created more than 20 yeas ago in honor of Selena Quintanilla. Meanwhile, Spanish icon Alejandro Sanz will be bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award, which in the past has been awarded to acts like Los Temerarios, Ricardo Arjona and Los Ángeles Azules.

Days before receiving their special awards, all three artists will also speak at the 35th annual Billboard Latin Music Week, taking place Oct. 14-18 in Miami. Aguilar, Balvin and Sanz will participate in their respective Icon Q&As where they’ll sit with Billboard‘s Leila Cobo for a one-on-one conversation. (Check the weeklong event’s full schedule here.)

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The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards will broadcast Sunday, Oct. 20 at 9 p.m. ET on Telemundo, and simultaneously on the Telemundo App, Peacock, and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean on Telemundo Internacional. Karol G leads the list of finalists with 17 nods in categories including artist of the year, tour of the year, Global 200 Latin artist of the year, and top Latin album of the year for Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season). See the complete list here.

Below, the three artists who will be honored with special awards at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards:

Pepe Aguilar

Recognition: Hall of Fame Award 

Past Recipients: José José, Vicente Fernández, Rocío Dúrcal, Marco Antonio Solís, Joan Sebastian, Marc Anthony, Franco de Vita, and Alejandro Fernández, to name a few.

“Receiving the Billboard Hall of Fame Award is an incredible honor, and it reminds me of the importance of continually evolving as an artist,” Aguilar says. “After 35 years in this industry, I feel just as passionate and driven as I did on day one. It’s exciting to see how música Mexicana is growing and evolving, and I’m proud to be part of that movement. What’s even more special is being able to connect with a new generation of fans while staying true to my roots. I’ve reinvented myself time and time again, and as music continues to evolve, I’m ready to keep pushing boundaries and creating something new.”

J Balvin

Recognition: Spirit of Hope Award

Past recipients: Carlos Santana, Carlos Vives, Daddy Yankee, Juanes, Juan Luis Guerra, Karol G, Los Tigres del Norte, Maná, Ricky Martin and Shakira, among others.

“I’m so grateful, and so honored, to be recognized with such a special award,” the Colombian hitmaker says in a press statement. “It’s important for me, as the artist I am today and that little kid with dreams I once was before – and still [am] to this day – to be able to support and guide the next generation into realities of their own. I am proud to be able to help the youth and new wave discover their passions through the Vibra en Alta Foundation and help turn those very dreams into realities.” 

Alejandro Sanz

Recognition: Lifetime Achievement Award 

Past recipients: Los Ángeles Azules, Los Temerarios, Miguel Bosé and Ricardo Arjona, and others.

“I’m very happy to return to the Billboard Latin Music Awards, it’s certainly special,” Sanz expresses in a statement. “I am deeply grateful for this recognition from Billboard, and I love that it takes place in Miami. It’s fantastic to be home.”

Spanish superstar Alejandro Sanz will be honored with the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards. The singer-songwriter will receive the special award during the ceremony, which will broadcast Oct. 20 on Telemundo. “I’m very happy to return to the Billboard Latin Music Awards, it’s certainly special,” Sanz said in a […]

Gloria Trevi, Prince Royce, Gabito Ballesteros, Chencho Corleone and Proyecto Uno are set to perform at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards. The artists join a previously announced lineup that includes Fuerza Regida, Grupo Niche, J Balvin, Pepe Aguilar, Luis Alfonso, Maria Becerra, Xavi and Yandel.
The awards show will broadcast on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 9 p.m. ET on Telemundo. Viewers can also watch on the Telemundo App and Peacock and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean on Telemundo Internacional.

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Both Prince Royce and Gabito Ballesteros are finalists this year. The former is up for three awards, including tropical artist of the year, solo; tropical song of the year for “Cosas de la Peda,” with Gabito Ballesteros, and tropical album of the year for his seventh album Llamada Perdida. Meanwhile, Ballesteros is a four-time finalist vying for artist of the year, new. He’s up against Young Miko, Tito Double P, Xavi and Oscar Maydon in that category.

Karol G leads the list of finalists with 17 entries in categories including artist of the year, tour of the year, Global 200 Latin artist of the year, and top Latin album of the year for Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season). 

The Billboard Latin Music Awards — the only awards that recognize the most popular albums, songs and performers in Latin music, according to Billboard’s weekly charts — coincide with Billboard Latin Music Week, which returns to Miami Oct. 14-18 with a roster of star speakers including Alejandro Sanz, J Balvin, Young Miko, Pepe Aguilar, Feid, Gloria Estefan, Danny Ocean, Peso Pluma and many more. Get your tickets today for the Billboard Latin Music Week 2024 here.

The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards are right around the corner, airing Sunday, Oct. 20, on Telemundo.

This year, Karol G takes the lead as the top finalist in 17 entries, including artist of the year, tour of the year, Global 200 Latin artist of the year, and top Latin album of the year for Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season).

She’s followed by 15-time finalists Bad Bunny and Peso Pluma. The former will compete for artist of the year, Global 200 artist of the year, and tour of the year, among others, while the latter is also up for artist of the year, Global 200 artist of the year, songwriter of the year and regional Mexican album of the year for Éxodo.

Among the many categories is the coveted artist of the year, new award, which recognizes the trailblazers of the new generation. The 2024 finalists include breakthrough newcomers from the Música Mexicana and urban music realms. (Learn all about them in the list below).

The 31st annual ceremony will be broadcast at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 20, via Telemundo. It will simultaneously be available on the Spanish entertainment cable network Universo, on Peacock and the Telemundo app, and in Latin America and the Caribbean through Telemundo Internacional.

The Billboard Latin Music Awards — the only awards that recognize the most popular albums, songs and performers in Latin music, according to Billboard‘s weekly charts — coincide with Billboard Latin Music Week, which returns to Miami Beach Oct. 14-18 with a roster of star speakers including Feid, J Balvin, Alejandro Sanz, Gloria Estefan, Peso Pluma and many more. Get your tickets today for the Billboard Latin Music Week 2024 here.

Gabito Ballesteros

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