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Celia Cruz, Ricky Martin & Gloria Estefan at the 2000 Latin GRAMMYs

Celia Cruz, Ricky Martin & Gloria Estefan at the 2000 Latin GRAMMYs

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Ricky Martin To Host The Biggest Night In Latin Music 19 Years After Performing At Inaugural Show

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Roselyn Sánchez & Paz Vega will help the iconic singer with hosting duties at the 20th Latin GRAMMY Awards
Ana Monroy Yglesias
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Oct 25, 2019 - 10:47 am

The Latin Recording Academy has announced the iconic three-time Latin GRAMMY winner/two-time GRAMMY winner Ricky Martin as the co-host of the Biggest Night in Latin music, the 20th Latin GRAMMY Awards.

The show, which celebrates 20 years of excellence in Latin music on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas, will be the first awards show the Latin pop king has ever hosted. Puerto Rican actor/singer Roselyn Sánchez and Spanish actor Paz Vega will take on co-hosting duties with the "Livin' La Vida Loca" singer.

Hey hey! Sleepy face here!
Super exited to let you guys know I will be hosting this year’s @latingrammys alongside @roselyn_sanchez and @pazvegaofficial This year we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Latin Grammy Awards. pic.twitter.com/7MFkMcbRbt

— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) October 24, 2019

While the 2019 Latin GRAMMYs will mark Sánchez's fourth time hosting the Biggest Night in Latin Music, Vega will also be making her Latin GRAMMY hosting debut.

Read: GRAMMY Museum To Celebrate 20 Years Of Latin GRAMMY Excellence With New Exhibit

The 20th anniversary awards show will not only be a big moment for Latin music as a whole, but for Martin himself, who has a long history with the Latin GRAMMYs and performed at the inaugural show. At the first show, the 2000 Latin GRAMMY Awards, he received his first two nominations and, as the Latin Recording Academy themselves put it, "delivered one of the most memorable performances to date" alongside two other legendary artists in the Latin world: Celia Cruz and Gloria Estefan.

"I was just thinking about the first time I walked on to that stage, holding hands with Celia Cruz and Gloria Estefan—and oh my god, it's been 20 years," Martin told Entertainment Weekly remembering back to the moment. "It's been a whirlwind of emotions ever since, but it’s been beautiful. I'm really looking forward to [hosting]."

Watch: Celia Cruz Win Best Salsa Performance At The First-Ever Latin GRAMMYs | GRAMMY Rewind

In 2001, Martin, who earlier this year opened the 61st GRAMMY Awards with a vibrant performance ​along with J Balvin, Arturo Sandoval, Camila Cabello and Young Thug, took home his first Latin GRAMMY win, for Best Short Form Music Video for the Spanish-language version of "She Bangs." In 2006, his ongoing philanthropic endeavors in his native Puerto Rico and elsewhere earned him the high honor of the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year.

.@ricky_martin, @Roselyn_Sanchez, and Paz Vega to host the 20th Annual #LatinGRAMMY Awards NOV. 14 8PM @Univision @MGMGrand #20YearsOfExcellence https://t.co/HzR1RYuCpB pic.twitter.com/U5wp8eLQgk

— Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) October 24, 2019

A limited number of tickets for the 20th Latin GRAMMY Awards, taking place at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Nov. 14, are still available for purchase at www.axs.com. You can also tune into the show on Univision around the world from 8-11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT).

Stay tuned to GRAMMY.com, as well as @RecordingAcad and @LatinGRAMMYs on Twitter the week of the show to catch the biggest wins and onstage magic.

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As the monumental 20th anniversary Latin GRAMMYs approaches, share in the excitement with some of this year's nominees
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Sep 26, 2019 - 2:05 pm

On Sept. 24, the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences shared the nominees for the 20th Latin GRAMMY Awards, set to take place in Las Vegas on Nov. 14.

In the day and a half since the big news went live, many of the nominated artists have taken to social media to share their gratitude and excitement for their nods.

GRAMMY- and Latin GRAMMY-winning Spanish singer/songwriter Alejandro Sanz leads as the artist with the most nominations at eight total. His nominations include Album Of The Year and Best Contemporary Pop Album, for his coyly titled 12th studio album, #ELDISCO ("the album"). Two of its singles, "No Tenga Nada" and "Mi Persona Favorita," featuring GRAMMY nominee Camila Cabello, are both nominated for Song and Record Of The Year, marking the first Latin GRAMMY nods for the 22-year-old Cuban-born pop star.

Mi querido amigo @alejandrosanz this is so special because this song is with someone I love and admire so much, and was written with so much love ! Te quiero mucho ale !!!!! When we wrote this song I was inspired by my sister, my little Tofi, who is mi persona favorita!gracias pic.twitter.com/QrwVoDbt8v

— camila (@Camila_Cabello) September 24, 2019

Cabello shared a heartwarming post (switching between Spanish and English) filled with seven exclamation points, while revealing that "Mi Persona Favorita," which she and Sanz co-wrote, was inspired by her younger sister:

"My dear friend Alejandro Sanz, this is so special because this song is with someone I love and admire so much, and was written with so much love! I love you so much, wow!!!!! When we wrote this song I was inspired by my sister, my little Tofi, who is mi persona favorita!"

Sanz, who was honored as the 2017 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, wrote on Twitter, "Celebrating every nomination for each and everyone of the people that are behind every award. Thank you, always. Congratulations to all of the nominees."

Celebro cada nominación por todas y cada una de las personas que están detrás de cada premio. Siempre gracias Enhorabuena a todos los nominados #LatinGRAMMY @LatinGRAMMYs #ELDISCO #MiPersonaFavorita #NoTengoNada #LoQueFuiEsLoQueSoy @Camila_Cabellopic.twitter.com/4TFsXlQvIB

— Alejandro Sanz (@AlejandroSanz) September 24, 2019

Los Angeles-based mixing engineer Jaycen Joshua also received eight nominations, including for his role as album mixer on three Album Of The Year-nominated LPs—Luis Fonsi's Vida, Rosalía's El Mal Querer and Sebastián Yatra's Fantasía.

Speaking of flamenco-fusion queen Rosalía, the Barcelona-based Latin GRAMMY winner, who took home her first two wins at the 19th Latin GRAMMY Awards, was also one of the top nominees, earning five nods this year. 2018's El Mal Querer not only earned her the major Album Of The Year nod, it is in the running for Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album and Best Engineered Album (an award given to the audio engineers). Several of her 2019 singles are nominated for Latin GRAMMYs as well, including "Con Altura," with her co-producer El Guincho and fellow Latin GRAMMY winner J Balvin, for Best Urban Song, and "Aute Couture" for Record Of The Year.

MIL GRACIAS @LatinGRAMMYs y a todos x estas nominaciones!!! VAYA REGALO DE CUMPLE Q ME HABÉIS DADO WAAAAAAAA felicidades mi hermano @el_guincho pic.twitter.com/04nZEhF0xO

— R O S A L Í A (@rosaliavt) September 25, 2019

Celebrating her nominations on her 26th birthday, Rosalía tweeted, "A thousand thanks Latin GRAMMYs and everyone else for these nominations!" She also shouted out El Guincho in the post, which included of a video of the creative powerhouse pair each holding big unicorn balloons.

Another multiple nominee is Mexican alt-Latino singer Ximena Sariñana, who, like the two aforementioned Spanish pop stars, also earned Album Of The Year and Record Of The Year nods, for her album ¿Dónde Bailarán Las Niñas? and "Cobarde," respectively. "I feel very honored to be nominated," she posted to Twitter, shortly after the nominations were announced.

Me siento muy honrada de estar Nominada a la 20a Entrega Anual del #LatinGRAMMY en las categorías de Grabación del Año y Album del Año, y que la canción “Godzilla” donde participo con @Leiva_Oficial fue Nominada a Mejor Canción Rock. ¡Muchas gracias @LatinGRAMMYs ! pic.twitter.com/jtpUE3fvRx

— Ximena Sariñana (@ximenamusic) September 24, 2019

Eternal Colombian musical icon Carlos Vives celebrated his nomination for Best Long Form Music Video for "Déjame Quererte" ("Let Me Love You"). The song and video celebrates the rich beauty of his home country along with a diverse group of fellow Colombian artists: Cholo Valderrama, Cynthia Montano, Elkin Robinson, Kombilesa Mi and Velo De Oza. The multiple GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winner marked the nomination with a thoughtful post. "I never miss the opportunity to continue looking to my country through music and to show the world a more inclusive Colombia. Thank you to the Latin Academy for the nomination and for honoring this."

He also shared his excitement (with three exclamation marks) for another nominee and fellow GRAMMY- and Latin GRAMMY-winning musical vanguard. "Congratulations dear Rubén Blades!!!" Vives wrote along with a retweet of the Panamanian Latin jazz/salsa heavyweight's tweet about his three nominations this year. Blades, whose many Latin GRAMMY wins to date include Album Of The Year in 2017, is up for Album Of The Year again, for his 2019 collaborative project Paraíso Road Gang. For this project, the musician/activist/actor featured artists that share his Panamanian roots, including Horacio Valdés and Kansas City-based alt-rock group Making Movies.

Nunca desaprovecho la oportunidad para seguir buscando a mi país a través de la música y contarle al mundo de una Colombia más incluyente que ella me enseña.
Gracias a la academia latina de la grabación por valorarlo @LatinGRAMMYs #dejamequererte https://t.co/8w7l21r53c

— Carlos Vives (@carlosvives) September 24, 2019

GRAMMY winner Alessia Cara, who is nominated for Record and Song Of The Year for "Querer Mejor," her first release in Spanish, shared a simple yet stoked: "YEAAAHHHHH," complete with three star emojis. She also tagged her duet partner in the song, GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winner Juanes, who retweeted her post.

The longtime Colombian alt-rock artist is also up for a third award for "La Plata," featuring Colombian rapper Lalo Ebratt, and is also up for Record Of The Year. Additionally, Juanes has been named the Latin Recording Academy's 2019 Person Of The Year, which will be celebrated with the special show held annually during Latin GRAMMY Week.

YEAAAHHHHH @juanes https://t.co/mMaVUbTyWw

— ac (@alessiacara) September 24, 2019

Brazilian tri-lingual (she sings in Portuguese, Spanish and English) pop star Anitta added her joy to the online celebrations, as her fourth studio album, Kisses, earned a nod for Best Urban Music Album. The reggaeton princess wrote, "I'm so so happy to be nominated…for my album "Kisses"! Thank you to the Latin GRAMMYs, thank you to all of my friends who helped me make this project that I love so much"

Muy muy feliz estar nominada a la 20a Entrega Anual del #LatinGRAMMY en la categoría de Mejor Álbum de Música Urbana, con my álbum "Kisses"! Gracias @LatinGRAMMYs, gracias a todos los amigos que aceptaron estar conmigo en este proyecto que tanto amo pic.twitter.com/jXgIRlepSO

— Anitta (@Anitta) September 24, 2019

Arguably one the most exciting parts of the annual Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY nominations is meeting the class of first-time nominees, including the recipients of Best New Artist nods. One of these Latin GRAMMY Best New Artist nominees is rising Venezuelan Latin jazz artist Chipi Chacón. Like Rosalía, he celebrated both his Libra birthday (Sept. 23) and his nomination. The 31-year-old shared a long, heartfelt post on Instagram, writing "What an incredible birthday present. I'm thankful for the Latin GRAMMYs for taking my music into consideration. This nomination is completely for Venezuela. Thanks to all of the incredible musicians and engineers who participated in my album Transparente."

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Another Best New Artist nominee, Colombian Elsa Carvajal, shared in that special first-time nom feeling. The Berklee College of Music graduate, who makes dreamy alt-pop as Elsa y Elmar, shared a teary-eyed video reflecting on the nomination. In the post she wrote, "I thought these things were not for me… Thank you for being part of this reminder that the hard work is worth it… Thank you to the academy, Latin GRAMMYs, for considering me worthy of a nomination. Like this, punk as I am."

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Make sure to tune in to Univision on Nov. 14 to catch all the magic of the Biggest Night in Latin Music live from Las Vegas. Also, stay tuned to GRAMMY.com—and @RecordingAcad on @LatinGRAMMYs on Twitter—for timely updates on all the big winners and lively Latin GRAMMY Week events.

The 20th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Nominations Are Here

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Nov 12, 2019 - 2:20 pm

Yesterday, Nov. 11, the Latin Recording Academy announced the final wave of performers for the upcoming 20th Latin GRAMMY Awards, taking place in two days. Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY winners Beto Cuevas and Residente, as well as GRAMMY winners Alicia Keys and Miguel, will perform at the historic 20th anniversary show, hosted by Ricky Martin, Roselyn Sánchez and Paz Vega.

Current Latin GRAMMY nominees Calibre 50, Farruko, Leonel García, Ozuna, Fito Páez, Milly Quezada and Tony Succar also join the star-studded musical lineup. Past Latin GRAMMY nominee Prince Royce, along with Carlos Rivera, top off the newly revealed performers list.

Calibre 50, Beto Cuevas, Farruko, Leonel García, Alicia Keys, Miguel, Ozuna, Fito Páez, Milly Quezada, Residente, Carlos Rivera, Prince Royce e Tony Succar se apresentarão na 20a Entrega Anual do #LatinGRAMMY https://t.co/kwfktwQnX6 #20AnosDeExcelência pic.twitter.com/ck70JzCbKv

— Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 11, 2019

These artists join the previously announced acts, which include current Latin GRAMMY nominees Alejandro Sanz, Rosalía—the top nominated artists this year at eight and five nods, respectively—Ximena Sariñana, Anitta, Bad Bunny, Sebastián Yatra, Fonseca, Luis Fonsi, Alessia Cara and Juanes, the Latin Recording Academy's 2019 Person Of The Year, who will perform a special medley of his hits during the show.

Pepe Aguilar, Pedro Capó, Reik, Draco Rosa, Sech, Darell, De La Ghetto, Dimelo Flow, Christian Nodal are also among the artists previously revealed to perform. GRAMMY-nominated Mexican regional/pop singer Alejandro Fernández will sing together with his father, iconic ranchera singer Vicente Fernández, as well as his son Alex Fernández, for the first time.

Read: 2019 Latin GRAMMYs Viewer's Guide: Here's How, When & Where To Watch

The 20th edition of the legendary awards show will, of course, feature "historical moments, reunions, tributes and one-of-a-kind performances from nominees, past winners and legends."

To start things off accordingly, the show will open with a very special tribute to Latin music from 20 artists performing together collectively for the first time. The musical tribute "will interpret multiple iconic songs spanning various genres of Latin music, while commemorating the past 20 years of excellence." The Latin Academy also stated there will be "a special moment" with past nominee Thalía.

#LatinGRAMMY 14 DE NOV. 8PM @Univision #20AñosDeExcelencia pic.twitter.com/oWV4J4AQIj

— Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 8, 2019

Additionally, yesterday's announcement also shared more presenters, who will hand out the prestigious awards during the evening: Ángela Aguilar, Eduardo Cabra, Sofia Carson, Emilio Estefan, Mon Laferte, William Levy, Rudy Mancuso, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Michael Peña and Dayanara Torres. The presenters will be joined by eight of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation scholarship recipients to help deliver the eight televised awards, "symbolizing the next generation of artists fostered through the Foundation's international programs."

Watch Shakira's Fiery Performance Of "Ojos AsÍ" At The First-Ever Latin GRAMMYs | GRAMMY Rewind

In just five years, the Foundation has offered $5 million in scholarships, grants, musical instrument donations and educational events in the United States and Ibero-America. One fun way to help support their work is by purchasing limited-edition 20th Latin GRAMMY merch. In collaboration with Footaction and streetwear designer Guillermo Andrade, the stylish T-shirts feature current nominees Bad Bunny, Greeicy, Christian Nodal and Sebastián Yatra.

Don't forget to tune in to The Biggest Night in Latin Music on Univision this Thurs., Nov. 14 from 8–11 p.m. ET/PST (7 p.m. Central). Check out our viewer's guide here for more info on the events leading up to the show, including where to see the red carpet. Stay tuned to GRAMMY.com for live coverage of all the magic.

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2019 Latin GRAMMYs Viewer's Guide: Here's How, When & Where To Watch Live

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This Thursday, Nov. 14, marks the 20th Latin GRAMMY Awards, but the celebration starts early with the Special Awards and Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year, all taking place this week in Las Vegas. The good news is, no matter where you are, you can catch all the action. Here's how and where to watch.

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The party starts with the Latin GRAMMYs Special Awards 2019 on Nov. 13, and you can watch LIVE on Facebook at 10:30 a.m. PST. At this exclusive private lunch event held at the Waldorf Astoria in Las Vegas, Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented to Eva Ayllón, Joan Baez, José Cid, Lupita D’Alessio, Hugo Fattoruso, Pimpinela, Omara Portuondo and José Luis Rodríguez "El Puma." The Academy's Trustees Award will be presended to the “Father of rock en español,” Mario Kaminsky.

Also on Nov. 13, superstar singer/songwriter Juanes will be honored as the 2019 Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year. The event will take place at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. Fans can catch a glimpse of the action as the red carpet arrivals will be streamed LIVE on Facebook at 6:30 p.m. PT. An incredible array of stars are confirmed to pay tribute to Juanes, including performances from current Latin GRAMMY Awards nominees Cami, Alessia Cara, Paula Fernandes, Fonseca, Juan Luis Guerra, Mon Laferte, Morat, Ozuna, Draco Rosa, Rosalía, Alejandro Sanz and Sebastián Yatra, plus Jesse & Joy, Fito Páez and Pablo López. Acclaimed guitarist Orianthi will also take the stage.

On Thursday, Nov. 14, The Biggest Night In Latin Music begins with the Latin GRAMMY Premiere, and the Latin GRAMMYs Facebook page is once again the place to be leading up to the show, where the first Latin GRAMMYs of the evening will be awarded. Facebook LIVE coverage starts at 1:30 p.m. PST. The Premiere, hosted by Lali, will feature performances from Anavitória, Cami, Luis Enrique & C4 Trío and Leiva.

Following the Latin GRAMMYs Premiere, the action moves to the Latin GRAMMYs red carpet at 3:30 p.m. PST and continues with backstage coverage during the show starting at 5 p.m. PST, all on Facebook LIVE. The exclusive behind-the-scenes live stream coverage will include interviews from various locations, including the red carpet, backstage and the media center.

Be sure to tune in for the main event, the 20th Latin GRAMMY Awards, airing Thursday, Nov. 14, on Univision at 8 p.m. Confirmed performers at the 20th Latin GRAMMYs include Paula Arenas, Bad Bunny, Alessia Cara, Alex Fernández, Vicente Fernández, Draco Rosa, Ximena Sariñana, Sech, Sebastián Yatra, Alejandro Fernández, Natalia Jiménez and Olga Tañón. The show will be hosted by Ricky Martin alongside internationally renowned actresses Roselyn Sánchez and Paz Vega.

Now you know the details on all things Latin GRAMMYs. Head over to the full list of nominees to see who's nominated this year. Enjoy!

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Enrique Iglesias Celebrated As A Changemaker By Save The Children

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GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winner Enrique Iglesias has been named a Changemaker for Children by the Save The Children. Everyone's favorite "Hero" has harnessed the power of his huge global fan base to raise over $353,000 for the charity, to support kids in need around the world, including with literacy and arts programs.

An active supporter of the organization since 2015, he has been recognized for his support, among the 60-plus other Changemakers. Save The Children has honored this group of "people who raise their voices to drive change for children in need" as they celebrate their 100th birthday.

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"I have the best fans on the planet," Iglesias said in a press release. "They never cease to amaze me with their incredible compassion and support. I am so proud of what we have accomplished and I am thankful for my partnership with Save the Children. Together, we are making the world a little better for children." 

Iglesias encouraged fans to donate to important cause via online contributions, fundraisers and auctions, special merchandise and even meet and greets with the star himself. These efforts raised $353,000 (and counting!), of which $75,000 is earmarked for the org's HEART (Healing and Education Through the Arts) programs in Mexico.

With help from Microsoft, he also donated $200,000 of software for literacy programs for elementary school-age children in El Salvador, Guatemala and Peru.

Earlier this month, on Oct. 4, Iglesias released Greatest Hits, celebrating 24 years of his catchy Spanish and English ballads and pop jams.

For more information on how to make a donation to Save the Children on behalf of Iglesias, and to shop his exclusive charity-supporting merch, visit his website.

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