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The 2025 Premio Lo Nuestro unveiled a new wave of performers on Tuesday (Feb. 11) that includes Alejandra Guzmán, Belinda, Edgar Barrera, El Alfa, Manuel Turizo, Reik, Shakira, Tito Double P, and Xavi.
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Billboard can confirm that Shakira will have an exclusive and unique performance straight from her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour that kicks off tonight in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Additionally, Belinda and Tito will perform their bonafide corrido “La Cuadrada,” and Xavi and Manuel Turizo will join on stage for their recent bachata-tumbado “En Privado.”
The artists join previously confirmed performers Ángela Aguilar, Arthur Hanlon, Camilo, Carín León, Danny Ocean, Darell, Kapo, Natti Natasha, Yami Safdie and Yotuel.
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This year, Becky G and Carín León lead the nominations with 10 each. They are followed by Shakira and Myke Towers with nine nominations, and the eight-time nominees Ángela Aguilar, Emilia, Grupo Frontera and Leonardo Aguilar. Nominations for the fan-voted awards “are based on airplay on Uforia stations and take into account airtime on Univision Radio, streaming data and evaluation by a Television Committee composed of music and entertainment industry experts,” according to a press statement.
Meanwhile, La India, Alejandro Fernández and Manuel Alejandro will receive special awards: Premio Lo Nuestro a La Trayectoria (Lifetime Achievement Award), Premio Lo Nuestro a la Excelencia (Excellence Award), and the Visionario Lo Nuestro, respectively.
Co-hosted by Laura Pausini, Thalia and Alejandra Espinoza, this year’s theme is “Uniendo Generaciones” (Uniting Generations), honoring the artists, songs and albums that connect the past, present and future of Latin music.
Premio Lo Nuestro 2025 will air live at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 20, via Univision, UNIMÁS and Vix.
La India, Alejandro Fernández and Manuel Alejandro will receive special awards at the 2025 Premio Lo Nuestro, Billboard can announce.
Recognizing her three-decade-long career, La India, known as the Princess of Salsa, will receive the Premio Lo Nuestro a La Trayectoria (Lifetime Achievement Award) for her contributions to Latin music. Mexican star Alejandro Fernández will be honored with the Premio Lo Nuestro a la Excelencia (Excellence Award) for his enduring legacy in Mexican music and beyond.
Meanwhile, Spanish composer and producer Manuel Alejandro will receive the Visionario Lo Nuestro for his six-decade career, penning over 500 songs and having worked with iconic artists like José José, Rocío Jurado and Julio Iglesias, to name a few.
All three will be honored at the awards ceremony, which will air at 8 p.m. ET Thursday, Feb. 20, via Univision, UNIMÁS, and Vix. Becky G and Carin León lead the list of nominations at this year’s Premio Lo Nuestro, taking the lead with 10 nods each. The two hitmakers are followed by Shakira and Myke Towers with nine nominations each and the eight-time nominees Ángela Aguilar, Emilia, Grupo Frontera, and Leonardo Aguilar.
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Nominations “are based on airplay on Uforia stations and take into account airtime on Univision Radio, streaming data, and evaluation by a Television Committee composed of music and entertainment industry experts,” according to a press statement. Fans can vote from January 22 to February 4 on PremioLoNuestro.com. See the complete list of nominations here.
Co-hosted by Laura Pausini, Thalia, and Alejandra Espinoza, this year’s theme is “Uniendo Generaciones” (Uniting Generations), honoring the artists, songs, and albums that connect the past, present, and future of Latin music.
Univision has unveiled the 2025 Premio Lo Nuestro nominations today (Jan. 22) with Becky G and Carín León taking the lead with 10 nods each.
The two Mexican superstars are followed by Shakira and Myke Towers with nine nominations each and the eight-time nominees Ángela Aguilar, Emilia, Grupo Frontera, and Leonardo Aguilar. Nominations “are based on airplay on Uforia stations and take into account airtime on Univision Radio, streaming data, and evaluation by a Television Committee composed of music and entertainment industry experts,” according to a press statement.
Reflecting the diversity of genres including urban, pop, tropical, and Mexican music, six of the 44 categories are new additions: Best Dembow Song, Best Latin Fusion Pop Song, Best Christian Music Song, Best “EuroSong”, Mexican Music Fusion of the Year, and Best Electro Corrido.
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Co-hosted by Laura Pausini, Thalia, and Alejandro Espinoza, this year’s theme is “Uniendo Generaciones” (Uniting Generations), honoring the artists, songs, and albums that connect the past, present, and future of Latin music.
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Premio Lo Nuestro 2025 will air live at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 20 via Univision, UNIMÁS, and Vix. Fans can vote from January 22 to February 4 on PremioLoNuestro.com.
Premio Lo Nuestro Artist of the Year
Carín LeónFeidFuerza RegidaGrupo FronteraKarol GMalumaMyke TowersPeso PlumaShakiraXavi
Song of the Year
Feid & Rema, “Bubalu”Prince Royce Ft. Gabito Ballesteros, “Cosas De La PedaÓscar Maydon & Fuerza Regida, “Tú Boda”Xavi, “La Diabla”Myke Towers, “La Falda” Los Ángeles Azules & Emilia, “Perdonarte ¿Para Qué?”Becky G, Ángela Aguilar & Leonardo Aguilar, “Por El Contrario”Carín León, “Primera Cita”Shakira & Cardi B, “Puntería”Karol G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
Album of the Year
Carín León, Boca Chueca, Vol.1 Ángela Aguilar, BoleroBecky H, EsquinasGrupo Frontera, Jugando A Que No Pasa NadaShakira, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Prince Royce, Llamada Perdida Myke Towers, Lveu: Vive La Tuya…no La MiaMarc Anthony, MuevenseBad Bunny, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar MañanaFuerza Regida, Pa Las Baby’s Y Belikeada
Best Female Combination
Kim Loaiza, Fariana, Ptazeta, Bellakath & Yami Safdie, “5 Babys”Ha*Ash & Elena Rose, “A Las 12 Te OlvidéBad Gyal, Tokischa & Young Miko, “Chulo Pt. 2”Becky G & Chiquis, “Cuidadito”Belinda & Kenia Os, “Jackpot”Emilia & Tini, “La_original.Mp3”Kali Uchis & Karol G, “Labios Mordidos”María José & Ana Bárbara, “Mi Rey, Mi Santo”Kany García & Carla Morrison, “Que Vuelva”Thalia & Ángela Aguilar, “Troca”
Crossover Collaboration of the Year
Pitbull, Ne-Yo, Afrojack Ft. Dj Buddha, “The Moon”Grupo Firme & Demi Lovato, “Chula”Myke Towers Ft. Benny Blanco, “Degenere”Carín León & Leon Bridges, “It Was Always You (Siempre Fuiste Tú)”Shakira & Cardi B, “Puntería”Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Regard, Natti Natasha, Sash!, “To The Beat”Black Eyed Peas & El Alfa Ft. Becky G, “Tonight (Bad Boys: Ride Or Die)”Ozuna & David Guetta, “Vocation”
The Perfect Mix of the Year
Shakira & Grupo Frontera, “(Entre Paréntesis)”Maluma, Octavio Cuadras & Grupo Marca Registrada, “Bling Bling”Prince Royce Ft. Gabito Ballesteros, “Cosas De La Peda”Fariana & Oro Solido, “El Caballito”Ricky Martin & Christian Nodal, “Fuego De Noche, Nieve De Día”Alejandro Fernández & Anitta, “La Tóxica”Sergio George & Wisin , “La Vida Es Una Fiesta”Los Ángeles Azules & Emilia, “Perdonarte ¿Para Qué?”Becky G, Ángela Aguilar & Leonardo Aguilar, “Por El Contrario”Camilo & Carín León, “Una Vida Pasada”
Tour of the Year
Aventura, Cerrando Ciclos TourFeid, Ferxxocalipsis Tour 2024Luis Miguel, Luis Miguel Tour 2023-24Karol G, Mañana Será Bonito TourBad Bunny, Most Wanted Tour
Urban Male Artist of the Year
Bad BunnyChencho CorleoneDon OmarEladio CarriónFeidMyke TowersOzunaRauw AlejandroWisinYandel
Urban Female Artist of the Year
AnittaBad GyalBellakathFarianaGreeicyKarol GMaria BecerraNatti NatashaNicki NicoleYoung Miko
Urban Song of the Year
Ozuna, “Baccarat”Peso Pluma & Anitta, “Bellakeo”Farruko & Sharo Towers, “Carbon Vrmor”Bad Gyal, Tokischa & Young Miko, “Chulo Pt. 2”Floyymenor & Cris MJ, “Gata Only”Myke Towers, “La Falda”Lyanno & Rauw Alejandro, “La Nena”Kapo, “Ohnana”Don Omar, Wisin & Yandel, “Sandunga”Bad Bunny, “Un Preview”
Best Trap/Hip-Hop Song
Ryan Castro, “Gata G”Bad Bunny, “Monaco”The Academy: Segunda Misión, Justin Quiles, Sech, Lenny Tavárez, Dalex, Dímelo Flow Ft. Eladio Carrión, Bryant Myers & Dei V, “Si Si Si Si”Anuel AA, “Tacos Gucci”Trueno, “Tranky Funky”Young Miko, “Wiggy”
Urban Collaboration of the Year
Kim Loaiza, Fariana, Ptazeta, Bellakath & Yami Safdie, “5 Babys”Tiago Pzk, Anitta & Emilia, “Alegría”Wisin & Mora, “Bien Loco”Yandel & Myke Towers, “Borracho Y Loco”Blessd & Ovy On The Drums, “Mírame”Luar La L & Ozuna, “Otra Vibra”Zion & Lennox & Anuel AA, “Para Siempre”Bad Bunny & Feid, “Perro Negro”J Balvin & Chencho Corleone, “Polvo De Tu Vida”Don Omar, Wisin & Yandel, “Sandunga”
Best Dembow Song
Chimbala, “Che Che”Rochy Rd & Donaty, “Déjenme Rulay”Fariana & El Alfa, “Dora”El Alfa & Nfasis, “Este”Lomiiel, “Hay Lupita”
Pop Male Artist of the Year
Carlos RiveraDanny OceanLuis FonsiMalumaManuel MedranoPedro Capó
Urban Album of the Year
Young Miko, Att.Farruko, CVRBON VRMOR [C_DE: G_D.ON]Feid, Ferxxocalipsis Bad Gyal, La JoiaMyke Towers, Lveu: Vive La Tuya…no La MíaKarol G, Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)Wisin, Mr. W (Deluxe)Bad Bunny, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar MañanaEladio Carrión, Porque PuedoJ Balvin, Rayo
Pop Female Artist of the Year
BelindaElena RoseEmiliaKali UchisKany GarcíaLaura PausiniShakiraThalia
Pop/Rock Group or Duo of the Year
CamilaDarumasHa*AshRawayanaReikThe Warning
Pop-Rock/Urban Male New Artist of the Year
Ca7riel & Paco AmorosoClarentDND | Do Not DisturbFloyymenorIzaakKapoLuar La LMaisakTimøVenesti
Pop-Rock/Urban Female New Artist of the Year
BellakathDarumasDaymé ArocenaEla TaubertIrepelusaJudelineLetón PéMariPaola GuancheYami Safdie
Pop Song of the Year
Ela Taubert, “¿Cómo Pasó?”Reik, “Abril”Enrique Iglesias & Yotuel, “Fría”Emilia & Tini, “La_original.Mp3”Sebastián Yatra, “Los Domingos”Diego Torres, “Mejor Que Ayer”Luis Fonsi & Carlos Vives, “Santa Marta” Manuel Medrano, “Verano En NY”
Pop/Ballad Song of the Year
Camila & Eden Muñoz, “Corazón En Coma”Ricky Martin & Christian Nodal, “Fuego De Noche, Nieve De Día”Jesse & Joy, “Lo Que Nos Faltó Decir”Olga Tañón & Lenier, “No Sé Quien Soy”Carlos Rivera, “Para Ti”Kany García & Carla Morrison, “Que Vuelva” –Luis Fonsi & Laura Pausini, “Roma”Ángela Aguilar Ft. Trio Los Panchos, “Somos Novios”
Best Pop Latin Fusion Song
Judeline , “Brujeria!”Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, “La Que Puede, Puede”The Marías, “Lejos De Ti”Latin Mafia, “Siento Que Merezco Más”Rawayana & Akapellah, “Veneka”
Christian Song of the Year
Daddy Yankee, “Bonita”Gocho, Redimi2 & Wisin, “Conéctate Conmigo”Farruko & Kairo Worship, “Hermoso Momento (Remix)”Alex Campos & Tauren Wells, “Libre”Juan Luis Guerra 4.40, “Mambo 23”Matthew Hotton & Marcos Witt, “Primero Nos Amó”
Pop-Urban Album of the Year
Emilia, .MP3 Luis Fonsi, El ViajeAnitta, Funk Generation Kany García, GarcíaMau y Ricky, Hotel CaracasShakira, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Natti Natasha, Nasty Singles Reik, PanoramaDanny Ocean, Reflexa Pitbull, Trackhouse
Pop-Urban Collaboration of the Year
Feid & Rema, “Bubalu”Nicky Jam & Beéle, “Calor”Zhamira Zambrano & Jay Wheeler, “Extrañándote”Piso 21 & Wisin, “La Misión”Anuel AA, Quevedo, Maluma Ft. Mambo Kingz & Dj Luian, “Oa”Shakira & Cardi B, “Puntería”
Pop-Urban Song of the Year
Danny Ocean, “Amor”Lenny Tavárez, “El Yate”Venesti, “Fanática Del Reggaetón”Anitta, “Funk Rave”Daddy Yankee, “Loveo”Manuel Turizo, “Ojos. Labios. Cara”Mau Y Ricky, “Pasado Mañana”Peso Pluma & Kenia Os, “Tommy & Pamela”Rauw Alejandro, “Touching The Sky”Natti Natasha, “Ya No Te Extraño”
Pop-Urban/Dance Song Of The Year
Play-N-Skillz, Natti Natasha & Deorro, “Como La Flor”Pitbull & Nile Rodgers, “Freak 54 (Freak Out)”Thalia & Deorro, “Te Va A Doler – Deorro Remix”Rauw Alejandro, “Touching The Sky”Ozuna & David Guetta, “Vocation”
“Eurosong” Of The Year
Aitana, “4to 23” Bad Gyal, Tokischa & Young Miko, “Chulo Pt.2”Quevedo, “Columbia”Lola Indigo, “La Reina”Ana Mena, “Madrid City”
Tropical Artist of the Year
Carlos VivesGente De ZonaJerry RiveraJuan Luis Guerra 4.40La IndiaLuis FigueroaMarc AnthonyOlga TañónPrince RoyceSilvestre Dangond
Tropical Song of the Year
Marc Anthony, “Ale Ale”Luis Figueroa, “Bandido”Myke Towers, “La Capi”Juan Luis Guerra 4.40, “Mambo 23”Jerry Rivera, “No Le Cuentes”Víctor Manuelle Ft. Frankie Ruiz, “Otra Noche Más”Natti Natasha, “Quiéreme Menos”Karol G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”Kany García, “Una Vida Buena”Camilo & Carín León, “Una Vida Pasada”
Tropical Collaboration of the Year
Gente De Zona & Celia Cruz, “Celia”Prince Royce Ft. Gabito Ballesteros, “Cosas De La Peda” Fariana & Oro Solido, “El Caballito”La India & Jacob Forever, “Fuera Fuera”Sergio George & Wisin, “La Vida Es Una Fiesta”Venesti, Nacho & Maffio, “No Es Normal”Camilo & Evaluna Montaner, “Plis”Motiff, Jonathan Moly, Luis Figueroa Ft. Jimmy Rodriguez, Ronald Borjas & Nesty, “Salsa De Ahora”Silvestre Dangond & Carlos Vives, “Tú o Yo”Olga Tañón & Christian Alicea, “Vamos A Ser Feliz”
Tropical Album of the Year
Olga Tañón, Así Yo Soy Luis Figueroa, CoexistenciaCamilo, CuatroGente De Zona, Demasiado Prince Royce, Llamada Perdida Marc Anthony, MuevenseJuan Luis Guerra 4.40, Radio GüiraVíctor Manuelle, RetrománticoSilvestre Dangond, Ta Malo Christian Alicea, Yo Deluxe
Mexican Music Male Artist of the Year
Alejandro FernándezCarín LeónChristian NodalGabito BallesterosJunior HLeonardo AguilarPepe AguilarPeso PlumaXaviÓscar Maydon
Mexican Music Female Artist of the Year
Aida CuevasAna BárbaraÁngela AguilarCamila FernándezChiquisKarina SofiaLila DownsLupita InfanteMajo AguilarYuridia
Mexican Music Group or Duo of the Year
Banda Los RecoditosFuerza RegidaGrupo FirmeGrupo FronteraIntocableLos Ángeles Azules
Mexican Music New Artist
Calle 24Chino PacasCodiciadoEl Padrinito ToysGabito BallesterosNetón VegaÓscar MaydonTito Double PVictor MendivilXavi
Mexican Music Song of the Year
Julión Álvarez Y Su Norteño Banda, “Buscándole A La Suerte”Grupo Frontera & Manuel Turizo, “De Lunes A Lunes”Óscar Maydon & Fuerza Regida, “La Boda”Xavi, “La Diabla”Christian Nodal & Peso Pluma, “La Intención”Intocable, “Obsesión”Los Ángeles Azules & Emilia, “Perdonarte ¿Para Qué?”Becky G, Ángela Aguilar & Leonardo Aguilar, “Por El Contrario”Carín León, “Primera Cita,”Banda Los Recoditos, “Vas a Querer Volver”
Mexican Music Collaboration of the Year
Shakira & Grupo Frontera, “(Entre Paréntesis)”Eugenio Esquivel, Grupo Marca Registrada & Sebastian Esquivel, “Alucin”Leonardo Aguilar & Pepe Aguilar, “Bandido De Amores”Maluma, Octavio Cuadras & Grupo Marca Registrada, “Bling Bling”Tito Double P & Peso Pluma, “Dos Dias”Banda Los Sebastianes De Saúl Plata & Edgardo Nuñez, “El Humo de mi Gallo”Los Ángeles Azules & Alejandro Fernández, “La Cumbia Triste”Becky G Ft. Óscar Maydon, “Mercedes”Bizarrap & Natanael Cano, “Natanael Cano: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 59”Luis R Conriquez & Netón Vega, “Si No Quieres No”
Banda Song of the Year
La Adictiva, Grupo Marca Registrada & Montana, “Bandida”Leonardo Aguilar & Pepe Aguilar, “Bandido de Amores”Banda Los Sebastianes De Saúl Plata & Edgardo Nuñez, “El Humo de mi Gallo”Banda Ms De Sergio Lizárraga, “Tu Perfume”Banda Los Recoditos, “Vas A Querer Volver”
Mariachi/Ranchera Song of the Year
Majo Aguilar & Alex Fernández, “Cuéntame”Alejandro Fernández & Anitta, “La Tóxica”Pepe Aguilar & Carín León, “Lamentablemente”Yuridia & Eden Muñoz, “Mi Eterno Amor Secreto”Chayanne, “Necesito Un Segundo”Becky G, Ángela Aguilar & Leonardo Aguilar, “Por El Contrario”
Norteño Song of the Year
Adriel Favela & Duelo, “¿Quién Te Crees Para Olvidarme?”Julión Álvarez Y Su Norteño Banda, “Buscándole A La Suerte”Intocable, “Mi Castigo”La Fiera De Ojinaga, “Neta Que No” La Maquinaria Norteña, “Perro Amor”
Mexican Music Fusion of the Year
Oscar Ortiz & Edgardo Nuñez, “First Love”Xavi, “La Diabla”Victor Mendivil & Óscar Maydon, “Mejores Jordans”Becky G Ft. Óscar Maydon, “Mercedes”Grupo Frontera & Christian Nodal, “Ya Pedo Quién Sabe”
Best Electro Corrido
Sebastian Esquivel, Blessd & Eugenio Esquivel, “Exceso”Lalo Cruz, “Fresa Con Crema”Codiciado, Joaquin Medina & Sheeno, “Gabachas”Fuerza Regida & Marshmello, “Harley Quinn”Peso Pluma & DJ Snake, “Teka”
Mexican Music Album of the Year
La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De René Camacho, Aquí Hay Para LlevarCarín León, Boca Chueca, Vol.1Becky G, EsquinasGrupo Frontera, Jugando A Que No Pasa NadaIntocable, Modus OperandiFuerza Regida, Pa Las Baby’s y BelikeadaJulión Álvarez Y Su Norteño Banda, PresenteLila Downs, Niña Pastori & Soledad, Raíz Nunca Me FuiLeonardo Aguilar, Soy Como Quiero SerAlejandro Fernández, Te Llevo En La Sangre
Although she couldn’t attend, Karol G was the top winner at Premio Lo Nuestro 2024 with nine awards including artist of the year, followed by Maluma, Carin León, Shakira and Peso Pluma (the last two also absent), with four trophies each. But the highlight of Thursday night’s (Feb. 22) event weren’t the winners themselves, but […]
While Karol G was the big winner of the night; Don Omar, Ana Barbara, and Olga Tañon received special recognitions; and mainstream acts like Kane Brown and Machine Gun Kelly took center stage, Billboard was at the media center and magenta carpet capturing all the scoop you didn’t see on TV at the 2024 Premio Lo Nuestro.
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Below, check out everything you missed from the awards ceremony on Thursday night (Feb. 22).
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Exclusive Collaborations: At the magenta carpet, a few artists revealed to Billboard their next collaborations. Eden Muñoz, for example, spoke about an upcoming bop with Alejandro Sanz, while Michelle Maciel unveiled a heartfelt tune with Yahritza y Su Esencia, slated for April.
Ana Barbara’s Dressing Room: A visit to Ana Barbara’s dressing room found the Mexican diva practicing her pluses ahead of her performance. The limber, athletic Ana Barbara, who was honored for her 30 year trajectory in music, boasted she could execute a full split today better than she ever could in her teens, when she studied ballet. “It’s all practice,” she said with a laugh. The Mexican star performed a six-minute-plus medley with several wardrobe changes.
Kane Brown’s Admiration for Carin Leon: After premiering their new single “The One” at the 2024 Premio Lo Nuestro, Carin León and Kane Brown headed to the media center, where they showed off their bromance. “He’s [like] me but in Latin form,” Brown said of León. “I am in his presence, and he’s the king for me right now. I’m honored to be part of his success. I’ve always been the outcast in country music and I feel that my song with Carin will open more doors.
RBD Leaves Premios: After being in a great mood, talking to the press at the magenta carpet, RBD members Christopher Von Uckermann and Christian Chavez left the venue disappointed. In his Instagram stories, Uckermann explained that they were supposed to have seats at a table on the floor but were given the wrong tickets, which provoked them to leave the awards show and go to dinner instead. After the mishap, it was announced on X that RBD won an award for best pop group.
The Power Couple: As rising Argentine star Emilia prepped her makeup at her trailer backstage, boyfriend Duki hung out close by. “I’m here to provide moral support,” said the Argentine rapper, also a superstar. Emilia is rehearsing for her 10 sold-out arena Movistar shows in Buenos Aires in April and May and her upcoming Velez stadiums shows in October.
Chayanne Announces Tour: After postponing his tour due to the pandemic, Chayanne unveiled at the media center that he is finally hitting the road. “The tour is beginning after five years,” he assures. “We’re kicking off in The United States on August 21 in California, and then going to Latin America and Europe in December. It’s a bit of work but we’re happy.”
Eslabon Armado’s Heartfelt Speech: In the media center, Eslabon Armado, who nabbed the Premio Lo Nuestro award for Mexican song of the year, dedicated their win to their mom who was watching the show from home. “I dedicate this to her because she’s an important part of us,” lead vocalist Pedro Tovar told the press. “People talk about Eslabon but don’t know what’s behind it. My parents are Mexican immigrants who battled for 10, 15 years to give us a future.”
Ana Bárbara stunned in a majestic mariachi baby blue outfit that sparkled gloriously — with a proper charro hat — on Thursday (Feb. 22) for her performance at the 36th annual Premio Lo Nuestro.
Flanked by a mariachi ensemble equipped with trumpets, violins, and a guitarrón, the Mexican superstar sang her heart out, singing back-to-back hits such as “No Es Brujería,” “Lo Busqué” briefly joined by Carin León, “Loca,” and “Me Asusta Pero Me Gusta.”
Impressively, Bárbara changed about four times: a baby pink cowgirl sparkly outfit, a vintage yellow ensemble with fringes, and one piece that sported a bull on her chest with horns. The star worked the dance floor like no other, even doing the splits at one point, along with her troupe of dancers amid the occasional pyrotechnics.
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Following her energetic and visually stunning set, the regional Mexican music icon was awarded with the Premio La Trayectoria (Lifetime Achievement Award) by another legend in the genre, Pepe Aguilar, for her extraordinary trajectory and legacy.
Upon handing her the award, Aguilar said: “Ana, for three decades, you have carried high the traditions of our flag. Your voice became anthems and I am honored to say that you are part of my family…. For me it is an honor to present you with the award.”
Teary-eyed as the crowd chanted her name, Bárbara replied: “You left me speechless, a brother of life, thank you my Pepe. They are just as dear your family to me. In this blessed thank you for having us.”
She continued: “I remember the little girl fighting for her dreams until she became a woman, but above all a mother, the mother who has fought unreachably. Beautiful children for society, and that mother’s heart is the one who receives this blessed award of Premio Lo Nuestro. Thanks to the team, to my husband, to my Gero representing. Thank you for being here, this is for Mexican women, for Mexican music and Mexican women, may they continue to be bigger and stronger!
On Wednesday, Ana Bárbara shared insights with Billboard during rehearsals into her meticulous preparation for the anticipated performance. “We sat down as a team and asked ourselves what we wanted to share in terms of emotions, in terms of rhythm and songs,” she noted. “After thinking about it a lot, they chose one from each era that was written by different composers […] and came up with that cocktail of songs that will take us to different dimensions.”
Celebrating three decades of unparalleled influence in regional Mexican music and Latin pop, Bárbara’s journey is marked by hits a ton of hits that have earned her the title of La Reina Grupera (or the Queen of Grupero Music). Throughout her prolific career, that dates back since the mid ’90s, the San Luis Potosí native has not only captured hearts but also shaped the regional style, earning her a special place in Latin music history.
At the 36th edition of Premio Lo Nuestro, held at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Thursday (Feb. 22), Olga Tañón, affectionately known as “La Mujer de Fuego,” delivered a joyous, fiery medley that will be remembered as a highlight of the evening.
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Wearing a captain’s cap and a metallic getup, the merengue icon — known for her electrifying stage presence — took the audience on a journey with her biggest hits, including “Es Mentiroso,” “Mi Forma de Ser,” and “La Gran Fiesta.” She soon after changed to wear a sparkly red outfit, while her group of dancers wore leather chaps and inspired the audience to get up on their feet. Her performance not only showcased her unparalleled talent and energy, but also served as a vibrant celebration of her career.
Following her dynamic performance, Tañón was honored with the Premio Lo Nuestro a la Excelencia, an award that recognizes artists who have not only built an impeccable musical legacy, but have also served as pioneers in their genre.
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Her genre peer and fellow icon, Victor Manuelle, gave her the award. He said, “I am just as excited as you are right now. Speaking on behalf of all Latinos, but above all, in the name of our Island of Enchantment, for the great artist, great mother, and great friend … As they say, empowered, La mujer de fuego!”
Tañon responded: “I need my friend, my brother Victor Manuelle to be with me, because not only does it represent a wonderful award for me, but that you would give it to me. I consider you my friend, my brother, part of my flag and part of yours too.”
In her acceptance speech, she shared heartfelt words: “To everyone who has had to do with this, to my dad who always told me that the most beautiful word you can say in life is thank you. Thanks to everyone who started with me, to my work team, thank you, to my parents who are upstairs dancing merengue, who take good care of us. But above all thanks to my children that I leave them to continue working after 38 years of career. I love you guys. I know you are watching me. Thanks to my husband … And to all of us who have independent company, and we have to work a little bit more. And to you guys thank you very much for the trust. Puerto Rico!”
Olga Tañon is the artist with the most wins in the history of Premio Lo Nuestro.
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