Varios del los artistas nominados para la 14a. Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY, como Natalie Cole, Alejandro Sanz, Carlos Vives o Caetano Veloso, conocen la emoción de ganar una estatuilla. Pero sea para un artista establecido o alguien comenzando su carrera en la música, la Ceremonia de Nominación, celebrada en la sala Avalon  en Hollywood, Calif. con un toque de Las Vegas, nunca es un evento más.

Este es uno de los momentos más emocionantes en el camino a la Entrega del Latin GRAMMY. Es la culminación de un proceso de nueve meses que comienza con la inscripción de la obra y significa el reconocimiento de estos intérpretes y creadores por sus pares, algo único en la industria de la música latina.

Conducido por Gabriel Abaroa Jr., Presidente/CEO de La Academia Latina de la Grabación, y "Chiqui" Delgado co-anfitriona de "Mira Quien Baila", el popular programa de competencia de baile por Univisión, el evento contó con la presencia, como presentadores, de varios nominados incluyendo a la nueve-veces ganadora del GRAMMY® Natalie Cole, nominada en la categoría de Álbum del Año por En Español, siguiendo los pasos de su padre, el gran Nat King Cole; el dos veces ganador del Latin GRAMMY, el cantautor y productor Draco Rosa, quien resultó nominado en varias categorías incluyendo Álbum y Grabación del Año y Mejor Álbum Vocal Pop Contemporáneo, y el cantante, compositor y productor Aleks Syntek, nominado en la categorías Canción del Año y Mejor Álbum Vocal Pop Contemporáneo.

Otras nominaciones fueron a una saludable mezcla de nuevos nombre y artistas establecidos.

El ingeniero de sonido Javier Garza, el duo argentino Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas y el cantante colombiano Carlos Vives recibieron cinco nominaciones. Mientras los productores Edgar Barrera, Julio Reyes Copello y Andrés Castro, y los cantantes y compositores Alejandro Sanz y Caetano Veloso recibieron cuatro cada uno.

La categoría Mejor Nuevo Artista, expandida a 10 nominados, incluye a A Band Of Bitches, Leslie Cartaya, EliaCiM, Clarice Falcâo, Jesús Hidalgo, Maluma, Mojito Lite, Gaby Moreno, Quattro y Milton Salcedo.

“Reconocemos y celebramos gran música y a aquellos que la crean y la presentan,” dijo Abaroa, quien enfatizó que los Latin GRAMMY son “una gran plataforma de exposición y. reconocimiento a la excelencia musical”, y agregó que “me gustaría reconocer todos los sueños que fueron registrados y de los cuales solo algunos llegan a las nominaciones el día de hoy”.

Este año, destacó Abaroa, hubo más de 9,400 inscripciones de producto, un record absoluto en la historia de la Academia Latina. En años previos, siempre en aumento, se habían registrado hasta un máximo de alrededor de 6,000 productos.

El Latin GRAMMY actualmente cuenta con 48 categorías organizadas en 18 campos. 

Como parte de la ceremonia fue presentado el arte oficial, por la artista, cantante y compositora venezolana María Rivas y fueron anunciados los homenajeados con los Premios Especiales.

La 14a. Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY será televisada en vivo el 21 de noviembre por la Cadena Univisión (8 p.m. hora del este/7 p.m. hora del centro) desde el Mandalay Bay Events Center en Las Vegas. Para más información, visite www.latingrammy.com.

El homenajedo de la noche Joan Manuel #Serrat La Persona del Año 2014 #LatinGRAMMY llega a la celebración pic.twitter.com/RRI9ehGmwA

— Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 20, 2014

There are artists who embody the very essence of Latin music.  Its poetry, transcending barriers both geographical and cultural.  Its power to survive beyond decades and younger generations.  And its remarkable ability to combine words with rhythm and melody for the creation of timeless anthems.  Catalan singer/songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat is one of them.  And the tribute offered to him by The Latin Recording Academy during the 2014 Person of the Year gala underscored the staying power of such classic Serrat songs as “Mediterráneo,” “Penélope” and “Aquellas Pequeñas Cosas.”

It was an emotionally charged evening that began at full force with a solemn version of “La Saeta” performed by the trio of Lila Downs, Soledad and Niña Pastori.  The percussive patterns, evoking the distant echoes of a military march, enhanced the intensity of the voices from three different countries: Mexico, Argentina and Spain.  “I’m so proud to sing for you tonight,” exclaimed Lila as soon as the performance ended.

Before the capacity crowd could recover, Colombian singer/songwriter Juanes emerged onstage armed with his electric guitar and delivered a high-voltage take of “Hoy Puede Ser Un Gran Día” marked by explossive brass riffs and creamy female choruses.

Serrat has composed delicate melodies in a wide variety of formats – from the baroque harpsichords of the ‘70s LPs that made him famous across Latin America to the more sparse, acoustic sound of recent efforts.  He writes in both Spanish and Catalan, and his songbook includes hundreds of musical gems.  Showcasing a fair representation of his output was an interesting challenge, but the illustrious gallery of guest artists delivered the goods with ease.

Joaquín Sabina, Serrat’s partner on several international tours, momentarily transformed the Mandalay Bay hotel into an old-school cabaret through the jazzy chords of “No Hago Otra Cosa Que Pensar En Ti.”  The melancholy voice of Miguel Bosé – named Person of the Year in 2013 – shone during a lilting, semi-acoustic version of “Lucía”, while the reckless vocal shenanigans of former Fabulosos Cadillacs singer Vicentico and Puerto Rican urban collective Calle 13 on “Algo Personal” had Serrat jump out of his seat to applaud them with a burst of contagious laughter.  Pre-recorded video greetings included a moving tribute by longtime fan Alejandro Sanz, as well as a hilarious skit courtesy of veteran Buenos Aires comedic ensemble Les Luthiers.

If there’s one singer/songwriter who mirrors Serrat in his endless search for a new, progressive song format in the Spanish language – a tune that may be hummed joyfully while forcing us to reflect on the human condition – that would be Panama’s Rubén Blades.  Now that the salsa troubadour has delved into other genres recording a full length album of tangos, it was gratifying to watch him onstage belting out “Para La Libertad” with plenty of swing and Afro-Caribbean flavor.  Serrat smiled throughout, enjoying the generosity of friends and colleagues.

Following a speech as nostalgic as it was optimistic about his 50 years perfecting his songwriting craft, Serrat fulfilled the audience’s expectations and closed the procedures with the happiest ending imaginable: performing his anthemic hit “Mediterráneo.”  More than the wonderful arrangement at hand, brimming with orchestral textures and interesting details, it was the youthful state of his voice that stood out.  Serrat’s singing, much like his compositions, shines with the vitality of a true legend.

¡Una noche inolvidable en la celebración de la Persona del Año 2014 | Joan Manuel #Serrat! #LatinGRAMMY pic.twitter.com/BuYy1ZCPzs

— Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 20, 2014

Grabación Del Año

"Tanto" — Pablo Alborán

"Vivir Mi Vida" — Marc Anthony

"La Nave Del Olvido" — Buika

"Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida" — Andrés Cepeda
"Bachata Rosa" — Natalie Cole Duet With Juan Luis Guerra

"Desde Lejos" — Santiago Cruz

"Más Y Más" — Draco Rosa Featuring Ricky Martin

"Mi Marciana"— Alejandro Sanz

"Um Abraçaço" — Caetano Veloso

"Volví A Nacer" — Carlos Vives

Gloria Calzada, Jesse & Joy Y Alejandro Sanz Participarán En El Latin Grammy® Acoustic Session

La Academia Latina de la Grabación®, CÎROC® Ultra Premium Vodka, Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry, y Heineken® Presentan una Actuación Exclusiva en el Centro Cultural Roberto Cantoral

QUIÉN: Los cantantes ganadores del Latin GRAMMY^®  Jesse & Joy y Alejandro Sanz así como también la conductora Gloria Calzada.

QUÉ: La serié de conciertos de Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Session que por tres años se han realizado en las ciudades principales de Estados Unidos y Latinoamerica, se regresan a México para su presentación en el Centro Cultural Roberto Cantoral, en donde de la mano de nuestra conductora Gloria Calzada disfrutaremos de una noche de música, glamour y celebración. Con una velada única, el Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Session presenta a sus invitados la oportunidad de gozar lo mejor de la música latina. La noche estará animada por artistas de alto reconocimiento, quiénes interpretarán algunos de sus éxitos en un ambiente íntimo.

Los patrocinadores oficiales de La Academia Latina de la Grabación^® se enorgullecen en apoyar este evento exclusivo ofreciendo a los invitados la oportunidad de disfrutar y descubrir algunos de sus más recientes productos como preámbulo a la gran celebración de los Latin GRAMMYs. Este evento destaca la nueva alianza con CÎROC Ultra PremiumVodka, destilado de uvas francesas de alta calidad que invita a celebrar al máximo dentro de un estilo de vida exclusivo, ofreciendo a sus invitados lo mejor para disfrutar una noche de música, glamour y celebración. Dentro del marco de este evento, la marca presentará su plataforma Improved by CÎROC, la cual invitará a diversas personalidades de la esfera social, la moda y el entretenimiento, a vivir y celebrar la experiencia del Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Session en un verdadero estilo VIP.

Heineken^®, patrocinador oficial desde la primera edición del Latin GRAMMY, invitará a todos los asistentes  a disfrutar de una experiencia inolvidable con el sabor de la cerveza  premium internacional más reconocida a nivel mundial. Adicionalmente, Heineken^®, a través de una promoción en línea, ofrecerá a 10 afortunados consumidores, la oportunidad de asistir y gozar esta exclusiva y  inolvidable noche. La promoción será lanzada algunas semanas previas al evento a través del Facebook y Twitter oficial de Heineken® México. (Facebook.com/Heineken y @heineken_mx). Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry, patrocinador oficial de La Academia Latina de la Grabación, reconocerá a los artistas participantes del Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Session con un reloj de su edición especial de la colección Latin GRAMMY.

CUÁNDO:      Jueves, 5 de septiembre del 2013

INFO: Conocidos como los conciertos íntimos más importantes, Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Session se seguirán llevando a cabo en los Estados Unidos con eventos en Nueva York, Chicago, Dallas, Los Ángeles y Miami.

Únete a la conversación este Jueves, Septiembre 5, a partir de las 8:00pm EST / 5:00pm PST, estaremos compartiendo fotos y actualizaciones directo del evento a través de nuestra cuenta oficial en Twitter @LatinGRAMMYs ¡No te lo pierdas!

The artist will be honored at a special gala on November 11 in Las Vegas, during Latin GRAMMY® Week

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MIAMI (APRIL 7, 2026)— The Latin Recording Academy® announced that multi–Latin GRAMMY® winner and multi-GRAMMY® nominee, Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, known as Daddy Yankee, will be the 2026 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™.

Daddy Yankee, a pioneer and driving force behind the globalization of reggaeton music, will be honored for his nearly three-decade career as a singer, songwriter and performer within the urban genre, as well as for his humanitarian efforts. His career represents an example of perseverance, resilience and creativity.

“Daddy Yankee has been a defining force in the global rise of Latin music,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “His leadership, discipline and vision opened the doors for a genre and inspired an entire generation of creators, and he remains as relevant today as ever. We are proud to honor him as our 2026 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year.”

“This recognition from The Latin Recording Academy is a dream come true. It means a lot because it represents more than just a successful career; it’s recognition of years of discipline, struggle, faith and commitment to our culture,” said Daddy Yankee. “Receiving something like this is to honor Puerto Rico, to honor all Latinos, and specifically to that entire generation that believed in our music when no one else understood it.”

From his humble beginnings in the barrios of Las Lomas and Villa Kennedy in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Daddy Yankee channeled a complex social reality—marked by violence, censorship, and exclusion—into a musical language of his own. In a context where reggaeton music was stigmatized by society, he not only defended artistry but also played a decisive role in its cultural legitimization.

The historic turning point came in 2004 with Barrio Fino, an album that redefined Latin music in the 21st century, selling over eight million copies and spending 24 consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. With the global phenomenon of “Gasolina,” Daddy Yankee opened the international doors to reggaeton and popularized it among new generations. He became the first reggaeton performing artist to embark on an international tour, visiting more than 29 countries and bringing urban music to stages worldwide. Among his international hits are “Limbo,” “Con Calma,” and “Dura,” which reached number one in multiple countries.

His impact on the charts is both historic and sustained. “Despacito,” written in collaboration with Erika Ender and Luis Fonsi, marked a turning point in the music industry: 16 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, 56 weeks atop Hot Latin Songs, and more than 8.9 billion streams, establishing itself as one of the greatest musical phenomena of all time.

In 2022, Daddy Yankee announced his retirement from professional music, stating that Legendaddy would be the last album of his career, and subsequently, “La Última Vuelta World Tour” became one of the highest-grossing Latin tours in history. In his most recent phase, Daddy Yankee has developed a new creative direction focused on purpose-driven music, incorporating spiritual reflection, ethical values and personal transformation. His latest album, Lamento En Baile, includes the song “Sonríele,” which reached number one on Billboard Latin Airplay.

Daddy Yankee’s social impact is equally powerful. He is an agent of change in Puerto Rico, offering meaningful and timely social and educational programs through his foundation, and demonstrating a genuine and consistent commitment to the most vulnerable communities. In recent years, his strategic investment in sports—from the baseball team Cangrejeros de Santurce to the NBA Basketball School in Puerto Rico—confirms a legacy-driven vision focused on developing future generations of athletes.

The Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year honors musicians and their artistic achievements in the Latin music industry, as well as their humanitarian efforts. Daddy Yankee will be celebrated at a private gala on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in Las Vegas, as part of Latin GRAMMY® Week. The tribute concert will feature renditions of his renowned repertoire performed by an array of international artists and close friends. To purchase tickets, please contact: lgticketing@grammy.com.

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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.

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