MIAMI (26 de junio del 2014) —  La 15a Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY^® se llevará a cabo en el MGM Grand Garden Arena en Las Vegas el jueves, 20 de noviembre, y se transmitirá en los Estados Unidos a través de la cadena Univision a las 8–11 p.m. hora del Este/Pacífico (7 p.m. Hora del Centro). Este año es la séptima vez que la transmisión de la marca más prestigiosa de la música latina se llevará a cabo en Las Vegas y la primera que se hace desde el MGM Grand. Las nominaciones de este año se anunciarán el miércoles, 24 de septiembre, la información respectiva se irá generando posteriormente. Para obtener actualizaciones y noticias de última hora, visite las redes sociales de La Academia Latina de la Grabación^® en Twitter y Facebook.

"Durante 14 años hemos exhibido algunos de los más grandes artistas de música latina, y ahora, a punto de celebrar nuestro  15o aniversario, estamos encantados de marcar este nuevo hito con más segmentos musicales únicos", digo Gabriel Abaroa Jr., Presidente/CEO de La Academia Latina de la Grabación^®. "También nos complace trabajar una vez más con los sobresalientes equipos de Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, nuestros socios de MGM Resorts y Univision, que se unen con nosotros para ofrecer una experiencia inolvidable, no solo para los huéspedes, patrocinadores y miembros presentes, sino también para los aficionados de la música de todo el mundo".

"La 15a. Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY^® marca otro hito importante para la industria de la música latina y habla de nuestro compromiso de celebrar nuestra cultura, nuestro patrimonio y la influencia y el impacto de los latinos en la música" manifestó Alberto Ciurana, presidente de programación y contenido en Univision Networks. "Univision volverá a hacer historia con nuestro socio de larga data, La Academia Latina de la Grabación, y en una nueva sede, el MGM Grand Garden Arena".

Scott Sibella, Presidente y Director de Operaciones de MGM Grand manifestó: "Los Latin GRAMMYs son un evento vibrante y emocionante que Las Vegas espera con ansias cada año. La oportunidad de acoger este evento nos permite dar la bienvenida a íconos de la música latina y a sus aficionados al MGM Grand, a la vez que mostraremos nuestro resort y las comodidades de renombre mundial a nuestros huéspedes nacionales e internacionales".

"Las Vegas está muy entusiasmada de dar la bienvenida nuevamente a la Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMYs por séptimo año", señaló Cathy Tull, Vicepresidenta Sénior de Comercialización de Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. "Al ser la capital del entretenimiento del mundo, no hay un mejor lugar para celebrar un evento tan lleno de estrellas que honra a los mejores artistas de la industria de la música latina".

Desde que la transmisión anual del  Latin GRAMMY se llevó a cabo en el 2005 en español por Univision,  el programa ha obtenido calificaciones significativas de manera consistente cada año en los Estados Unidos y alrededor del mundo. De hecho, los Latin GRAMMY se han convertido en uno de los programas más vistos y de mayor audiencia de Univision, a la vez que ofrecen sólidos resultados y participación de medios sociales. Con cerca de 2 millones de seguidores, @LatinGRAMMYs es el evento  de premiación más seguido en Twitter en cualquier idioma y a nivel nacional e internacional.

Además, el camino hacia los Latin GRAMMYs - una serie de eventos culturales de un mes de duración que culmina con en la noche más importante de la música latina - comienza con los Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Sessions y los Latin GRAMMY Street Parties, que tienen lugar en diversas ciudades de los Estados Unidos, Colombia y Ciudad de México, así como la Ceremonia de Entrega de Premios Especiales, y la gala de homenaje a la Persona del Año de La Academia Latina de la Grabación.

La Academia Latina de la Grabación es una organización internacional compuesta por artistas, músicos, compositores, productores, y otros profesionales técnicos y creativos de la grabación, de habla hispana y portuguesa. La organización se dedica a mejorar la calidad de vida y las condiciones culturales de la música latina y sus creadores. Además de producir la Entrega del Latin GRAMMY para premiar la excelencia en las artes y ciencias de la grabación, La Academia Latina de la Grabación brinda programas educativos y de asistencia para la comunidad musical latina. Para más información acerca de La Academia Latina de la Grabación, por favor visite LatinGRAMMY.com. Para obtener noticias de último momento y contenido exclusivo, sigue @LatinGRAMMYs en Twitter,  hazte un fanático en Facebook, e únete a las redes sociales de la organización en Foursquare, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, y YouTube.

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CONTACTO DE PRENSA:

Lourdes Lopez Patton

La Academia Latina de la Grabación

310.392.3777

lourdesl@grammy.com

NOTAS DEL EDITOR:

Los nominados para la 15a Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY se anunciarán el 24 de septiembre del 2014. Visite la Sala de Prensa de GRAMMY.com (www.grammy.com) y LatinGRAMMY.com (www.latingrammy.com) para obtener instrucciones acerca de cómo obtener credenciales para cubrir el espectáculo. Pronto se publicarán las instrucciones.

No sorprende que uno de los momentos más conmovedores durante la presentación de los Premios Especiales 2014 de La Academia Latina de la Grabación estuviera asociado a la belleza de una buena canción.  Al recibir el Premio a la Excelencia Musical, el legendario Dúo Dinámico de España empezó a cantar, armonizando a la perfección, improvisando una breve estrofa de su éxito “Quince Años Tiene Mi Amor” – haciendo una obvia referencia a los 15 años del Latin GRAMMY que celebramos este año.

La presentación de los Premios Especiales invita a reflexionar sobre la riqueza y variedad de nuestra música.  Es una fiesta matutina cargada de emoción, y una oportunidad de celebrar en persona a una ecléctica galería de creadores que, cada uno a su manera, cambiaron para siempre el panorama de la música iberoamericana.

César Costa, pionero del rock mexicano, habló sobre su “largo y bello romance con su público”.  La argentina Valeria Lynch, con la misma efervescencia que define su cantar, hizo una declaración de principios: “He vivido siempre con pasión todo lo que encaré en mi carrera”.  Mientras que Los Lobos, gigantes del rock chicano, padrinos de una fusión que une las raíces del folklore mexicano con el más puro rock’n’roll estadounidense, agradecieron a sus familias, recibiendo el tributo notable humildad.

Los ganadores también reconocieron la importancia de sus influencias.  El salsero cubano Willy Chirino, creador del sonido de Miami que mezcló ritmos tropicales con la seducción del pop, mencionó a grandes como Beny Moré, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente y Los Beatles, para después agradecer “a los que bailan sus canciones” y a su esposa Lisette, con la que lleva 34 años de casado.  “Para los parámetros de esta industria, son como 100”, exclamó entre carcajadas del público.  “Ella es mi mejor consejera, criticona en el mejor sentido de la palabra”.

Carlos Do Carmo – uno de los cantantes más exquisitos del fado, género portugués por excelencia – habló sobre su patria, reconocida por primera vez en estos Premios Especiales.  “Nací en un país bello y antiguo, con características muy particulares.  A mi pueblo le gusta cantar, y no es posible cantar fado sin una profunda pasión”.

También le llegó el turno a Ney Matogrosso, un artista con todo el sentido de la palabra: rebelde, contestatario, de ilimitada imaginación.  “Estoy totalmente consciente de la importancia de este premio”, dijo este pionero del glam-rock y veterano de la canción brasileña.  “Jamás, ni en mis sueños más locos, pensé que algún día podría recibir un honor como éste”.

Desafortunadamente, el venezolano Juan Vicente Torrealba no pudo recibir el Premio del Consejo Directivo en persona.  Pero el ejecutivo de la industria discográfica brasileña André Midani sí dijo presente, deleitando a la audiencia con una historia que ocurrió en México, cuando una empleada de inmigración consideró su historial – nacido en Siria, habitante de Brasil, llegado de Colombia a México – y le dijo que “no era una persona de confianza”.  Trofeo en mano y dirigiéndose a su esposa, Midani concluyó la anécdota exclamando: “Te lo dije, mi amor, que un día sería digno de confianza”.

La foto final, con todos los ganadores del premio sentados en una fila horizontal sobre el escenario, estuvo llena de sonrisas y ocurrencias de los participantes.  Aún para estas leyendas, acostumbradas a recibir honores, se sentía en el aire que éste era un evento especial.

¡Felicitaciones a todas las leyendas homenajeadas en la Presentación de los Premios Especiales 2014! #LatinGRAMMY pic.twitter.com/x9xHBxNkj5

— Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 19, 2014

Nominations will be announced on Sept. 16, and streamed across all social channels

MIAMI (MARCH 25, 2026) – The Latin Recording Academy® announced several category and eligibility changes for the 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, taking place on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with nominations set to be announced on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026.

These changes to the Awards Process, from the music creators and professionals that make up its membership body, are part of The Latin Academy’s commitment to evolve with the ever-changing musical landscape, and to best serve its approximately 7,000 members from 62 countries around the world. All updates go into effect immediately for the upcoming 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards.

“As our Academy continues to evolve, our focus remains firmly on our membership and the integrity of our Awards Process,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “These updates are driven by our members, whose participation each year ensures the Latin GRAMMY Awards continue to stand as a benchmark for excellence in Latin music.”

CATEGORY CHANGE

• Best Portuguese Language Urban Performance category will evolve to an album category as Best Portuguese Language Urban Album (Portuguese Language Field).

CATEGORY NAME CHANGES

• Best Latin Electronic Music Performance category will evolve to Best Electronic Music Performance (Electronic Field)

• Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance category will evolve to Best Urban Performance (Urban Field)

• Best Classical Contemporary Composition category will evolve to Best Classical Composition (Classical Field)

AMENDMENTS TO ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SEVERAL CATEGORIES

Eligibility requirements for Producer of the Year category:

• A minimum of five (5) total producer credits, achieved through any combination of album credits, single/track credits or co-production percentage credits. Alternatively, a producer credit on 100% of at least five (5) singles or tracks.

• Co-production rule: credits are divided evenly among all producers. Example: four (4) producers = 0.25 credits each per track.

Eligibility requirements for Best New Artist category:

• An artist is not eligible for consideration if they have released more than three (3) albums, or 25 singles, or a combination of albums and singles that surpasses these limits. Singles that are subsequently included as tracks on an album shall not be counted towards the single total.

Eligibility requirements for Best Instrumental Album category:

• Vocals can be used in up to 40% of the total playing time, while requiring that at least 60% of the work remain instrumental. If vocals are present, 60% of the vocal content must be performed in one of The Latin Academy’s accepted languages.

Eligibility requirements for Singer-Songwriter categories:

• A singer-songwriter may compose and perform some songs with a colleague, provided the required participation percentages are met.

• For a singer-songwriter album to be eligible, the artist(s) must both write and perform together on at least 75% of the album.

• In cases where two singer-songwriters collaborate, eligibility applies only when both artists jointly write and perform the same material; artists who perform together but do not write together are not eligible. “Live” albums may be eligible if they contain at least 51% new material.

• The statuette is presented only to eligible singer-songwriter artists, with eligibility strictly requiring both songwriting and performance contributions, ensuring consistent interpretation.

Eligibility requirements for Best Contemporary Tropical Album category:

• Category now includes and accepts recordings influenced by or belonging to Kompa Haitiano.

Eligibility Requirements for Best Music for Visual Media category:

• Category now requires eligible submissions to include supporting video materials.

USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Latin GRAMMY Awards® recognize creative excellence. Only human creators are eligible to be submitted for consideration for, nominated for, or win a Latin GRAMMY®. A work that contains no human authorship is not eligible in any category. A work that features elements of A.I. material (i.e. material generated by the use of artificial intelligence technology) is eligible in applicable categories, however: (1) the human authorship component of the work submitted must be meaningful and more than de minimis; (2) such human authorship component must be relevant to the category in which such work is entered (e.g. if the work is submitted in a songwriting category, there must be meaningful and more than de minimis human authorship in respect of the music and/or lyrics; if the work is submitted in a performance category, there must be meaningful and more than de minimis human authorship in respect of the performance); and (3) the author(s) of any A.I. material incorporated into the work are not eligible to be nominees or Latin GRAMMY recipients insofar as their contribution to the portion of the work that consists of such A.I material is concerned. De minimis is defined as lacking significance or importance; so minor as to merit disregard.

LABEL COPY CREDITS AND UPDATED FEES

All requests for label copy credit corrections must include the following:

• A formal statement detailing what information was inaccurately submitted or omitted.

• Updated (final) label copy.

• Call sheets or studio logs confirming that the additional individual(s) worked on the recording and specifying their roles.

• Confirmation that credits have been updated across all applicable DSPs.

• All requests must be submitted in writing by the person who made the entry.

Changes or corrections to credits will be accepted from the time of submission until the announcement of nominations. If a nominated recording or video requires a credit correction after nominations are announced, a fee will be implemented. New fees and payment requirements are as follows: Record labels: USD $5,000 per label copy and Latin Recording Academy members: USD $1,000 per label copy.

ENTRY PROCESS UPDATED FEE

Early bird entry pricing model for record labels will now be replaced with a single,

set entry fee of USD $2,000 that applies regardless of submission date within the eligibility period.

For complete category descriptions and eligibility requirements, please refer to the new Rules & Guidelines document. And to view this year’s Awards calendar, visit https://www.latingrammy.com/en/awards/calendar.

Key dates for this year’s Awards Process include:

June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026: Product Eligibility Period

April 1 - May 31, 2026: Online Entry Process (OEP)

July 27 - Aug. 10, 2026: First Round of Voting

Sept. 16, 2026: Nominees announced for the 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards

Oct. 1 - 12, 2026: Final Round of Voting

Nov. 12, 2026: 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Univision. Additional broadcasting partners will be announced in the Fall.

For the latest news, visit the official Latin Recording Academy site at LatinGRAMMY.com. Follow us on Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), X (@LatinGRAMMYs) or Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs), and join the conversation using our official hashtag #LatinGRAMMY on all popular social media platforms.

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ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:

The Latin Recording Academy® is an international nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators. Established as the global authority on Latin music, the membership-based organization composed of music professionals produces the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, The Biggest Night in Latin Music®, which honors excellence in the recording arts and sciences, in addition to providing educational and outreach programs for the music community through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

The Latin Recording Academy

Iveliesse Malavé

ive@grammy.com

Presented by Open Society Foundations, the event united industry leaders to champion mentorship and the advancement of women in music

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MIAMI (MARCH 5, 2026) — The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® hosted its first- Leading Ladies of Entertainment Symposium at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Davie, FL, on March 4, convening more than 200 industry professionals for a day dedicated to leadership, mentorship and the advancement of women in music.

The program featured former Leading Ladies of Entertainment honorees including Róndine Alcalá, founder of RondenePR, María Elisa Ayerbe, Latin GRAMMY®-winning sound engineer, Goyo, Latin GRAMMY-nominated artist, Maricarmen “Tuti” Bou, Vice President of Sony Music Entertainment Puerto Rico, Rocío Guerrero, Global Head of Latin Music for Amazon Music, Paula Kaminsky, Managing Director at Global Talent Services US, and Ana Rosa Santiago, Senior Vice President of Latin Music for Universal Music Publishing Group.

Additionally, trailblazing women in the industry including Brenda Carrasco, Senior VP of Marketing and Artist Strategy, Warner Music Latina, Thatiana Díaz, award-winning Editor in Chief at Remezcla and Hip Latina, María Fernández, Chief Operating Officer, Latin Iberia at Sony Music Entertainment, Mary Nuñez, Vice President, Head of Sync US Latin & Latin America, Warner Chappell Music, Evelyn Suero, Founder & attorney at Suero Law, and Vicky Van, Univision reporter and radio host, joined the event as guest speakers.

Award-winning journalist Maity Interiano served as master of ceremonies. Sessions focused on entrepreneurship, branding and the evolving music industry, complemented by curated networking opportunities. The event concluded with a special performance by Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY®-nominated artist Elena Rose.

Paying-it-forward and forging opportunities for future generations is a core pillar of this initiative. Applications are now open for the Foundation’s fifth cohort of the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program through Monday, April 6, 2026, at www.latingrammyculturalfoundation.org.

The symposium and mentorship program are presented by Open Society Foundations, the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for rights, equity and justice.

The Leading Ladies of Entertainment initiative was created by The Latin Recording Academy® in 2016 to honor and recognize professional and socially conscious women within the arts and entertainment fields who have made significant contributions and inspired the next generation of female leaders. To learn about previous honorees click here.

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ABOUT THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION:

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established by The Latin Recording Academy® with the vision of becoming a global champion of music education and empowering communities through Latin music and culture. For over a decade, the Foundation has fostered the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarships, education programs and grants that advance Latin music and celebrate its rich cultural heritage. To date, the Foundation has invested more than $15 million with the support of The Latin Recording Academy’s members, artists, corporate sponsors and other generous donors.For additional information or to donate, please visit latingrammyculturalfoundation.org or our Facebook page. And follow us @latingrammyfdn on Instagram, and at Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation on Facebook and LinkedIn.

MEDIA CONTACT:

The Latin Recording Academy

Nathalie Alberto

Nathalie.alberto@grammy.com

Open Society Foundations joins as Presenting Sponsor of the mentorship program and symposium to be held on March 4 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Davie, FL

Apply to the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program by April 6, 2026

MIAMI (FEBRUARY 19, 2026) — The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced it will host its inaugural Leading Ladies of Entertainment Symposium on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, bringing together influential voices to inspire leadership, mentorship and the advancement of women in music at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Davie, FL.

Throughout the day, guests will hear from former Leading Ladies of Entertainment honorees as well as trailblazing women in the industry who will speak on topics ranging from entrepreneurship, branding and the future of the industry, as well as participate in networking opportunities. Panelists will be announced over the coming weeks. For more event details and to secure tickets click here.

The Foundation also announced that applications are now open for its Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program. Paying-it-forward and forging opportunities for future generations is a core pillar of this initiative, and the program is now accepting applications for its fifth cohort of mentees looking to follow a career in the music and entertainment industry. To apply visit www.latingrammyculturalfoundation.org by Monday, April 6, 2026.

This year, Open Society Foundations, the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for rights, equity and justice, joins as Presenting Sponsor of the inaugural Leading Ladies of Entertainment Symposium as well as the Mentorship Program.

“At the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, we believe access creates opportunity, and the Leading Ladies Symposium and Mentorship Program are powerful reminders of what happens when women come together with purpose and commit to ensuring that future generations have access to resources and opportunities,” said Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, Executive Director, Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. “We thank Open Society Foundations for sharing our vision to bring together such an inspiring group of women who are generously sharing their stories, insights and leadership to help create pathways for the next generation of women in entertainment.”

The Leading Ladies of Entertainment initiative was created by The Latin Recording Academy® in 2016 to honor and recognize professional and socially conscious women within the arts and entertainment fields who have made significant contributions and inspired the next generation of female leaders. To learn about previous honorees click here.

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ABOUT THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION:

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established by The Latin Recording Academy® with the vision of becoming a global champion of music education and empowering communities through Latin music and culture. For over a decade, the Foundation has fostered the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarships, education programs and grants that advance Latin music and celebrate its rich cultural heritage. To date, the Foundation has invested more than $15 million with the support of The Latin Recording Academy’s members, artists, corporate sponsors and other generous donors.For additional information or to donate, please visit latingrammyculturalfoundation.org or our Facebook page. And follow us @latingrammyfdn on Instagram, and at Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation on Facebook and LinkedIn.

MEDIA CONTACT:

The Latin Recording Academy

Nathalie Alberto

Nathalie.alberto@grammy.com