Today, April 27th, marked another memorable and historic day in the entertainment world as the red carpet was rolled out and some of the most consummate musicians and iconic Latin artists made their way to the 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards. The award show was absolutely stupendous and Telemundo gave viewers a night to remember from start to finish highlighting the celebrities’ outstanding red carpet arrivals and showcasing the breathtaking performances, wonderful acceptance speeches, and excellent television premieres at the renowned and prestigious award show held at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida. The 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards had so many remarkable highlights and it certainly was a trending topic on every social media platform.
The 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards honored the greatest in Latin music. Nicky Jam was honored with the most awards at the event with a total of six. The legendary, late musician Juan Gabriel received five awards at the event and singing sensation Enrique Iglesias received four awards. In addition, Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizarraga, CNCO, Gente de Zona and Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho were also all awarded at the event.
The extraordinary performers at the Billboard Latin Music Awards had attendees both at the event and at home up on their feet, dancing and singing along to all of the brilliant performances. Daddy Yankee kicked off the show with a performance of “Hula Hoop” alongside the Blue Man Group and he later joined Ozuna to perform “Rompe Corazones.” Daddy Yankee made his way back onto the Billboard Latin Music Awards stage as he joined Luis Fonsi (who was awarded with the Billboard Spirit of Hope Award) to perform their hit, viral song “Despacito” for the first time ever on television. The one and only Jennifer Lopez (who was awarded with the Telemundo Star Award) performed her song “Mirate” from her highly-anticipated, new album.
Another exceptional performance was given by Ricardo Arjona, who was also awarded at the event with the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award. Nicky Jam took the stage to perform “El Amante” and was then joined by Vin Diesel for “El Ganador.” CNCO, Banda MS, Reik, J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Pedro Capo, Luis Figueroa, Christian Pagan, Wisin, Yandel, Alejandro Fernandez, Morat, Gente de Zona, and Zion y Lennox all gave mesmerizing performances at the event as well.
The Billboard Latin Music Awards was truly a star-studded event with even more internationally acclaimed artists taking the stage as presenters and singer Johann Vera and social media influencer Baby Ariel joining in on the fun for some exciting coverage on social media networks.
The Billboard Latin Music Awards had record-breaking hits from viewers from 24 different countries around the world airing on Telemundo and Universo. The award show truly surpassed viewers’ expectations and it was one unforgettable and terrific day.
Check out the full list of winners at the 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards below via EOnline as well as photos from the event and be sure to join in on the conversation by using #Billboards2017 on all social media networks and follow @LatinBillboards on Twitter!
Photo Credits: Zimbio
Artist of the Year: Juan Gabriel
Artist of the Year, New: CNCO
Tour of the Year: Marc Anthony
Social Artist of the Year: Jennifer Lopez
Crossover Artist of the Year: Justin Bieber
SONGS CATEGORIES
Hot Latin Song of the Year: Nicky Jam, “Hasta El Amanecer”
Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event: Enrique Iglesias featuring Wisin, “Duele El Corazon”
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male: Nicky Jam
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female: Shakira
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizarraga
Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year: Sony Music
Latin Hot Latin Songs Imprint of the Year: Sony Music
Latin Airplay Song of the Year: Enrique Iglesias featuring Wisin, “Duele el Corazon”
Airplay Label of the Year: Sony Music
Latin Airplay Imprint of the Year: Sony Music
Latin Digital Song of the Year: Nicky Jam, “Hasta El Amanecer”
Streaming Song of the Year: Nicky Jam, “Hasta El Amanecer”
Albums Categories Top Latin Album of the Year: Juan Gabriel, Los Duo 2
Latin Compilation Album of the Year: Various, Las Bandas Romanticas de America 2016
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male: Juan Gabriel
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female: Selena
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho
Top Latin Albums Label of the Year: Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Top Latin Albums Imprint of the Year: Fonovisa
Latin Pop Categories Latin Pop Song of the Year: Enrique Iglesias featuring Wisin, “Duele el Corazon”
Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Solo: Enrique Iglesias
Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: CNCO
Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year: Sony Music Latin
Latin Pop Airplay Imprint of the Year: Sony Music Latin
Latin Pop Album of the Year: Juan Gabriel, Los Duo 2 Latin
Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Solo: Juan Gabriel
Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: CNCO
Latin Pop Albums Label of the Year: Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Latin Pop Albums Imprint of the Year: Fonovisa
Tropical Song of the Year: Deorro featuring Pitbull & Elvis Crespo, “Bailar”
Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Solo: Prince Royce
Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Gente de Zona
Tropical Songs Airplay Label of the Year: Sony Music Latin
Tropical Songs Airplay Imprint of the Year: Sony Music Latin
Tropical Album of the Year: Gente de Zona, Visualizate
Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Solo: Marc Anthony
Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Gente de Zona
Tropical Albums Label of the Year: Sony Music Latin
Tropical Albums Imprint of the Year: Sony Music Latin
REGIONAL MEXICAN CATEGORIES
Regional Mexican Song of the Year: Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga, “Solo Con Verte”
Regional Mexican Songs Artist of the Year, Solo: Gerardo Ortiz
Regional Mexican Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga
Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year: Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Regional Mexican Airplay Imprint of the Year: Fonovisa
Regional Mexican Album of the Year: Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho, Recuerden Mi Estilo
Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Solo: Joan Sebastian
Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho
Regional Mexican Albums Label of the Year: Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Regional Mexican Albums Imprint of the Year: Fonovisa
Latin Rhythm Song of the Year: Nicky Jam, “Hasta El Amanecer”
Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Solo: Nicky Jam
Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Zion & Lennox
Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year: Sony Music Latin
Latin Rhythm Airplay Imprint of the Year: Sony Music Latin
Latin Rhythm Album of the Year: J Balvin, Energia
Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Solo: J Balvin
Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Zion & Lennox
Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year: Sony Music Latin
Latin Rhythm Albums Imprint of the Year: Capitol Latin
Songwriter of the Year: Horacio Palencia Cisneros
Publisher of the Year: DEL World Songs, ASCAP
Publishing Corporation of the Year: Sony/ATV
Music Producer of the Year: Saga Whiteblack