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Luis Miguel Wins The Latin GRAMMY For Album Of The Year For '¡México Por Siempre!'

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Legendary vocalist takes home one of the Biggest Night In Latin Music's most coveted honors
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Nov 15, 2018 - 6:06 pm

Luis Miguel won Album Of The Year for ¡México Por Siempre! at the 19th Latin GRAMMY Awards. Earlier in the night, Miguel's 20th album also took home the award for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album.

Miguel, a Puerto Rican-born Mexican powerhouse singer burst onto the pop music scene at a very young age, releasing his debut album at age 11. He won his first GRAMMY Award for Best Mexican-American Performance for "Me Gustas Tal Como Eres" at the 27th GRAMMY Awards. An internationally acclaimed artist, Miguel went on to enjoy immense success, playing a significant role in the Latin explosion of the '90s and bringing bolero music to a wider audience.

¡México Por Siempre! marked a triumphant return for Miguel, his first new album since 2010's self-titled release. ¡México Por Siempre! climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and even cracked into the Billboard 200. 

Album Of The Year is one of the most anticipated honors each year at the Latin GRAMMYs comes from the coveted category. This year's competition was especially stiff, with nine other nominees vying for the win.

Other nominees include Pablo Alborán's Prometo, the Spanish singer/songwriter's fourth studio album, J Balvin's Vibras, the Columbian reggaeton star's fifth album features an impressive list of collaborators, and Rozalén's Cuando El Rio Suena…, which also earned a Song Of The Year nomination for "La Puerta Violeta." Chico Buarque was also nominated for Caravanas, which won the award for Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) Album and Best Portuguese Language Song for "As Caravanas," as was another winner earlier in the night, Jorge Drexler, who's Salvavidas De Hielo won Best Singer-Songwriter Album. El David Aguilar's Siguiente, also received a nom, as did Kany García's Soy Yo, her fifth album and only the second album to ever debut in the top five on Billboard's Top Latin Album chart.

Natalia Lafourcade was also nominated for Musas (Un Homenaje Al Folclore Latioamerican En Marcorinos), Vol. 2, which won the Mexican singer/songwriter the Latin GRAMMY for Best Folk Album earlier in the evening. Monsieur Periné's Encanto Tropical, the Columbian group who won Best New Artist just two years ago, was also nominated.

Hosts Carlos Rivera and Ana de la Reguera

Hosts Carlos Rivera and Ana de la Reguera

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What Was Your Favorite Moment From The 19th Latin GRAMMY Awards?

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Of the night's many great performances and acceptances speeches, and the red carpet as well, what moment stands out the most?
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Nov 16, 2018 - 4:59 pm

With so many magical moments to choose from, last night's 19th Latin GRAMMY Awards stays fresh in our memories. But what stands out to you the most? The performances were remarkable but so were the wins and acceptance speeches. Many winners paid tribute to traditions and to being part of today's Latin music scene keeping those traditions fresh. The wins by J Balvin and Karol G were also recognition for reggaetón, and Rosalía's acceptance speech shouted out to other great women of music. The red carpet was unforgettable, too. So what stands out for you?

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After his Salvavidas De Hielo received Best Singer-Songwriter Album at the Premiere ceremony, Uruguayan Jorge Drexler was moved when he won Song Of The Year for "Telefonía" to thank his competition, as well as the writers Jorge Luis Borges and Fernando Pessoa. When it was announced that "Telefonía" had won Record Of The Year, Drexler was visibly surprised. At the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Drexler's Bailar En La Cueva had won Best Singer-Songwriter Album as well, and its "Universos Paralelos" won Record Of The Year, making last night's Record Of The Year win his fifth Latin GRAMMY Award and his second time winning the category.

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Let us know what makes the top of your list as your most lasting memory from the 19th Latin GRAMMY Awards.

 

Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan

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Emilio And Gloria Estefan $200,000 Music Scholarship Announced

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The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation announced the Estefans' co-sponsorship of the Prodigy Scholarship, extending a proud line of artistic generosity
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Dec 14, 2018 - 4:15 pm

On Dec. 14, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation  announced that the winners of multiple GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY awards, Emilio and Gloria Estefan have launched the Emilio and Gloria Estefan Scholarship for $200,000 to help underwrite a Latin music student's four-year bachelor's degree at Berklee College of Music.

"It is a pleasure to support and help a student attend one of the most prestigious and celebrated universities in the world, Berklee College of Music," said Emilio Estefan.

The Estefans' amazing life together has been such a testimony to music that it is even the subject of its own Tony Award-nominated musical, On Your Feet. They have each been honored as the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year. Emilio was the very first, in 2000, followed by Gloria Estefan in 2008.

Their daughter, recording artist Emily Estefan is herself a Berklee graduate. "I always had the ability to pick up an instrument and play and explore my artistry," she said at a recent Recording Academy Florida Chapter event. "So many kids don't have the opportunity to do that."

"It is a privilege for us to have the support of music icons Emilio and Gloria Estefan," said Manolo Díaz, Sr. Vice President of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. "Through their leadership and support we hope to — not only change the life of an aspiring talent — but also inspire others to pursue the many careers available in music while inviting people to join our cause through donations."

The deadline for applications to be submitted is April 10, 2019 with details at the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation website. Submissions may be in English, Spanish or Portuguese and require two audition videos, two recommendation letters and answers to two essay questions. All applications are carefully evaluated by the Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

This is the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation's fifth co-sponsored Prodigy Scholarship in a program begun by Enrique Iglesias in 2015. Subsequent artists generously participating have been Juan Luis Guerra, Miguel Bosé and Carlos Vives — and now the incomparable Emilio and Gloria Estefan as well.

"Twenty years ago we were part of the founding committee that launched the Latin GRAMMYs," said Emilio Estefan. "It is such a satisfying honor to be a part of this organization as benefactors that will make reality the dream of one student with interest in Latin music."

Charitable commitments by the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation total $4 million to date, supporting 200 scholarships, donations of musical instruments and Latin music educational events.

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Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications From Young Musicians Wishing To Pursue Latin Music Study

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The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation hopes that the financial aid will help support the next generation of musicians
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Dec 7, 2018 - 12:09 pm

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation has announced it is accepting scholarship applications for a total of $700,000 in aid for music students.

The scholarships are to aid 43 students, between 17 and 24 years old, accepted into universities who wish to pursue studies in Latin music and who face financial challenges, the foundation announced in a statement.

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation hopes that the financial aid will help support the next generation of musicians, who in turn will help Latin music thrive in global culture.

"We are pleased once again to help provide talented students with financial constraints a quality music education," Sr. Vice President, Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, Manolo Díaz said. "Our work is more relevant than ever as Latin music continues to grow and captivate audiences worldwide."

Three students will receive the Gifted Tuition Scholarships that will award $25,000 annually, a total of $100,000 that will be handed in a span of four years. There will also be a chance for 40 students to receive a one-time award of 10,000 for Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semester.

To apply, students are asked to create audition videos, send two letters of recommendation and answer questions in form of an essay. Deadline to apply is April 10, 2019. For more information visit the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation site. Questions can be answered at LGCF@grammy.com.

2019 GRAMMY Awards: Complete Nominations List

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Album Of The Year Nominees Revealed | 2019 GRAMMY Awards

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Albums by Cardi B, Brandi Carlile, Drake, H.E.R., Post Malone, Janelle Monáe, Kacey Musgraves, and music from and inspired by 'Black Panther' receive nominations.
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Dec 7, 2018 - 5:33 am

The 2019 GRAMMYs are just around the corner, and now the nominations are in for the coveted honor of Album Of The Year. While we'll have to wait until the 61st GRAMMY Awards air on CBS on Feb. 10 to find out who will win, let's take a look at which albums have been nominated for one of the most anticipated GRAMMY Awards each year.

Invasion Of Privacy – Cardi B

With the success of her breakout single, "Bodak Yellow," which earned two GRAMMY nominations for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance at the 60th GRAMMY Awards last year, Cardi B set the stage for one of the most anticipated debut rap albums in recent memory. Invasion Of Privacy arrived on April 5, 2018, and showed the Bronx-born and raised rapper had a lot more to show.

In June, "I Like It" with J Balvin and Bad Bunny made it to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making Cardi the first ever female rapper to earn two No. 1 hits. "I Like It" is also nominated for Record Of The Year, "Be Careful" received a nod for Best Rap Performance and Invasion Of Privacy is up for Best Rap Album this year. Tack on Cardi's nomination alongside Maroon 5 for "Girls Like You" for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance bring her total nominations this year to five.

By The Way, I Forgive You – Brandi Carlile

Since exploding from the folk music scene into the mainstream in 2007 with her the title track from her sophomore album, The Story, Brandi Carlile has released a string of quality folk/roots albums. Her latest, By The Way, I Forgive You, shows Carlile and longtime writing/singing partners, twins Tim and Phil Hanseroth, in top form. The album's lead single, "The Joke," encapsulates the spirit and power of love and forgiveness, two main themes of the album.

"I wrote 'The Joke' about a reckoning and a revolution and a time that's coming when we'll realize that love has already conquered the world and pick it back up," Carlile told us in July. 

The album, Carlile's sixth, yielded the same number of GRAMMY nominations—an impressive six—for the 61st GRAMMY Awards, including Best Americana Album as well as Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best American Roots Song and Best American Roots Performance for "The Joke."

Scorpion – Drake

From the very beginning of 2018, chart titan Drake saw a groundswell of buzz for his fifth album, Scorpion. When it finally dropped in late June, the album already had three successful singles: "God's Plan," "Nice For What" and "I'm Upset." Shortly after the album's release, the album's fifth single, "In My Feelings," would climb to put Drake at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the third time of year. Simply put, the Canadian rapper spent the better part of the year shattering streaming and chart records, and the ambitious and hit-laden double-disc album Scorpion was well worth the wait for fans. The project was a hit for voters as well, as Drake clocked in with an impressive seven nominations for the 61st GRAMMY Awards.

H.E.R. – H.E.R.

With her soulful songs and jaw-dropping musicianship only further fueling the mystique of her persona, H.E.R. stepped into the light this year, releasing her widely acclaimed self-titled debut. Apropos of her moniker's meaning (Having Everything Revealed), H.E.R. showed the world her gift, with a breakthrough performance of "Focus" and "Best Part," both from her debut LP, at the BET Awards this summer alongside Daniel Caesar. After a string of successful EPs, H.E.R. gave her fans a new, more complete idea of H.E.R.'s musical ability and remarkable potential. In addition to the coveted Album Of The Year nomination, she's also up for Best New Artist.

Beerbongs & Bentleys – Post Malone

Not to be outdone online, Post Malone broke streaming records this year as well by earning the most streams in one week when Beerbongs & Bentleys arrived on April 27. Real name Austin Richard Post, the singer/rapper entered a new stratosphere of popularity with his sophomore album—and he brought many of this friends along for the joyride, as the album includes cameos by the likes of 21 Savage, Ty Dolla Sign, Nicki Minaj, G-Eazy and YG. Post Malone is nominated in a total of four categories at the 61st GRAMMY Awards.

Dirty Computer – Janelle Monáe

At the 60th GRAMMY Awards, Janelle Monáe delivered one of the most poignant and powerful speeches in recent memory, calling attention to the #TimesUp movement. Three months later, she made an equally powerful statement with her third studio album, Dirty Computer. With the catchy and bold singles "Make Me Feel," "Django Jane" and "Pynk" leading the way, Monáe set a new precedent for what it means to make infectious music with a message in 2018.

“[Creatives] have the power to create the culture and shape it to what we want it to be,” she told us earlier this year. “And we also have the power to undo the culture if it does not serve us well.”

Golden Hour – Kacey Musgraves

Country music might be the platform Kacey Musgraves has chosen for her music, but it certainly is not a constriction for the singer/songwriter. On Golden Hour, Musgraves takes her signature stir-up of crafty lyric turns, progressive social themes and authentic twang to a new level, all while opening herself up more candidly than she has in the past.

"This album feels very special and different to me because it feels like my most personal." Musgraves told us back in July. "I don't feel like I've really let people in on this scale previously."

Black Panther: The Album, Music From And Inspired By – Various Artists

Music has always played a key integral role in film, but for this year's transcendent blockbuster "Black Panther," the soundtrack took on a life of its own. Led by the Kendrick Lamar and SZA hit "All The Stars," which earned four nominations of its own including Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best Rap/Sung Performance, Black Panther: The Album, Music From And Inspired By looks to make history as just the third ever movie soundtrack to win Album Of The Year, joining the soundtracks for Saturday Night Fever at the 21st GRAMMY Awards, The Bodyguard at the 36th GRAMMY Awards and, most recently, O Brother, Where Art Thou? at the 44th GRAMMY Awards.