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Final Round Of Performers Announced For 2020 Latin GRAMMYs

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Allowing artists to take the stage from across the globe, The Biggest Night In Latin Music will feature performances from some of the leading acts in the industry
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Nov 9, 2020 - 6:00 pm

With only 10 days away from the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs, the Latin Recording Academy today (Nov. 9) announced the final list of performers for this year's telecast. Spotlighting some of the leading artists in Latin music, the 21st Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will feature performances from current nominees Rauw Alejandro, Anitta, J Balvin, Camilo, Lupita Infante, Juanes, Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández, Ricky Martin, José Luis Perales and Prince Royce.  Also, Latin GRAMMY winner and GRAMMY nominee Carla Morrison will take the stage with Ricky Martin.

These artists join previously announced performers Anuel AA, Marc Anthony, Bad Bunny, Calibre 50, Pedro Capó, Julio Reyes Copello, Alex Cuba, Alejandro Fernández, Karol G, Kany García, Guaynaa, Los Tigres del Norte, Víctor Manuelle, Ricardo Montaner, Christian Nodal, Debi Nova, Fito Páez, Nathy Peluso, Raquel Sofía and Sebastián Yatra.

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¡Qué emoción, aquí vamos! 🎶👏👏 @rauwalejandro, @Anitta, @CamiloMusica, @JBALVIN, @lesliegrace, Lupita Infante, Ivy Queen, @NataliaJimenez, @juanes, Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández... pic.twitter.com/idjBe2POA9

— The Latin Recording Academy / Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 9, 2020

With the theme "Music Makes Us Human," the reimagined telecast will be anchored from Miami, featuring performances from multiple cities around the world. The show will be a celebration of musical excellence and the power of music to bring us together, through diverse stories of hope, community and a renewed sense of purpose.

Allowing artists to take the stage from across the globe, The Biggest Night In Latin Music will include performances with Alejandro Fernández, Christian Nodal and Calibre 50 from Guadalajara; Fito Páez and Nathy Peluso from Buenos Aires; José Luis Perales from Madrid; Bad Bunny from San Juan; and Anitta from Rio de Janeiro. 

The special evening will also celebrate several Latin music icons: Natalia Jiménez and Carlos Rivera unite their talents to honor Julio Iglesias, while Lupita Infante joins Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández to commemorate her grandfather; Leslie Grace and Prince Royce come together to celebrate the legacy of Juan Luis Guerra;  Juanes honors Brazilian superstar Roberto Carlos; and Rauw Alejandro, Ivy Queen, Víctor Manuelle, Ricardo Montaner and Jesús Navarro will pay homage to beloved salsa legend, Héctor Lavoe.

Read: Get To Know The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs Album Of The Year Nominees | 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards

The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs will air on Univision on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT). The broadcast will also air on TNT (cable) at 7 p.m. (MEX)/8 p.m. (COL)/10 p.m. (ARG/CHI), and on Televisa on Channel 5. 

Due to the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs will not have a live audience or a red carpet. The Latin Recording Academy, Univision and its production teams will adhere to the strictest safety guidelines and protocols.

Learn more about the 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards via the Latin Recording Academy's official website.

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2020 Latin GRAMMYs Viewer's Guide: Here's How, When & Where To Watch The Biggest Night In Latin Music

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Here's everything you need to know about who is performing, where you can watch the main awards show and both Premiere ceremonies, and more
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Nov 17, 2020 - 5:22 pm

We're just two days away from the 21st Latin GRAMMY Awards, airing Thurs., Nov. 19, a night guaranteed to be filled with great music, big wins and touching speeches. Just like everything in 2020, things will look a little different at this year's awards show in order to ensure the safety of the artists and everyone involved. With the theme "Music Makes Us Human," the reimagined show will primarily take place in Miami, along with performances from multiple cities around the world

And even without a red carpet and live audience, there are a lot of exciting things ahead. GRAMMY.com has you covered on how and when to tune into the Biggest Night in Latin Music and what special moments to watch.

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¡Este jueves desde varias ciudades alrededor del mundo 🌎! La Noche Más Importante de la Música Latina 🎶 🙌 #LatinGRAMMY 19 DE NOV. 8PM @Univision pic.twitter.com/ym73vQmi80

— The Latin Recording Academy / Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 16, 2020

Latin GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony & First-Ever Brazilian Premiere Ceremony

You can tune into the 2020 Latin GRAMMY Premiere ceremony, where the majority of the awards are handed out, live at 3 p.m. EST / 12 p.m. PST on the Latin GRAMMYs Facebook page.

It will be hosted by actress, singer and entrepreneur Jackie Cruz and will feature performances by 2020 Latin GRAMMY nominees Gina Chavez, Kurt, Naike Ponce and Daniel Santacruz. Gaby Moreno and Lupita Infante, also nominated this year, will be among the award presenters. 

Related: The Latin GRAMMYs Add New Categories, Including Reggaeton, For 2020 Show

For the first time ever, the Brazilian premiere ceremony, presented in Portuguese, will award all of the Portuguese-language categories. This exciting new Brazilian ceremony, which will livestream at 5 p.m. EST / 2 p.m. PST / 7 p.m. (Brasília) on the Latin GRAMMYs Facebook page, follows the Spanish-language premiere ceremony. Brazilian model Lais Ribeiro will host the show, which will include performances from 2020 nominees Melim and Emicida with Marcos Valle. 

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How To Tune Into The 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards

The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs will air on Univision on Thurs., Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. ET / PT (7 p.m. CT). The broadcast will also air on TNT (cable) at 7 p.m. (MEX) / 8 p.m. (COL) / 10 p.m. (ARG/CHI), and on Televisa on Channel 5. Univision can be streamed on most devices where you watch TV, including Apple TV, Roku, Google Chromecast, computers and smartphones. For more information on how to access it, visit tv.univision.com.

Read: Explore This Year's Record Of The Year Nominees | 2020 Latin GRAMMY Award

Who Will Be Hosting & Performing?

Indigenous actress Yalitza Aparicio and singers Carlos Rivera and Ana Brenda will be hosting the star-studded broadcast, which will also feature many exciting performances in addition to the select awards presented.

As this will be the first time the show is not held in a singular location, viewers will take a virtual trip around the globe to visit some of the biggest artists in Latin music. Representing Mexican regional music, Alejandro Fernández, Christian Nodal and Calibre 50 will perform from Guadalajara, while Argentinians Fito Páez and Nathy Peluso will share music live from their capital, Buenos Aires. Elsewhere, José Luis Perales will perform from Madrid, Spain, Puerto Rican sensation Bad Bunny will sing from San Juan and Brazilian superstar Anitta will beam in from Rio de Janeiro. 

There will also be very special tribute performance to celebrate five Latin music icons. Natalia Jiménez and Carlos Rivera will celebrate Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, while Lupita Infante joins Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández to commemorate her grandfather, Mexican actor/ranchera singer Pedro Infante. Dominican Americans Leslie Grace and Prince Royce come together to celebrate the legacy of Dominican superstar Juan Luis Guerra, and Juanes will honor Brazilian singer Roberto Carlos, a.k.a. the King. Puerto Rican salsa legend Héctor Lavoe—El Cantante—will receive a lively tribute from Rauw Alejandro, Ivy Queen, Víctor Manuelle, Ricardo Montaner and Jesús Navarro.

Read: Meet This Year's Best New Artist Nominees | 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards

But wait, there's more! J Balvin, Ricky Martin, Carla Morrison, José Luis Perales, Camilo, Anuel AA, Marc Anthony, Pedro Capó, Julio Reyes Copello, Alex Cuba, Kany García, Guaynaa, Los Tigres del Norte, Víctor Manuelle, Ricardo Montaner, Debi Nova, Raquel Sofía and Sebastián Yatra will also perform.

Additionally, Mr. Worldwide, Pitbull, will honor the tireless frontline workers keeping us safe during the COVID-19 pandemic in a newly announced special performance at the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs. Frontline workers, including nurses and firefighters, will join the performance as part of his live band.

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#glamsquad in full effect @LatinGRAMMYs 📸: @omarcruz pic.twitter.com/OJ52Y7VktG

— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) November 16, 2020

For all things Latin GRAMMYs, visit the Latin Recording Academy's official website and follow @LatinGRAMMYs on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Join the conversation all week by tagging #LatinGRAMMY.

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GRAMMY.com relives the Biggest Night in Latin Music by revisiting the special surprises and memorable performances from the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs.
Iván Fernández
Latin GRAMMYs
Nov 20, 2020 - 9:56 pm

In the face of an ongoing pandemic, global quarantines and facemasks everywhere, the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs remained the Biggest Night in Latin Music. 

The Latin Recording Academy hosted the 21st Latin GRAMMY Awards, held Thursday (Nov. 19) in Miami, this year without a live audience or the usual red carpet due to the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Actress Yalitza Aparicio joined Ana Brenda Contreras and Carlos Rivera on hosting duties. One large change to the awards show was the shift to having a few of the night's performances streamed from different cities in Latin America, including Guadalajara, Madrid, Buenos Aires, San Juan and Rio de Janeiro. One thing that didn't change, however, were the surprises and memorable performances throughout the history-making night. 

GRAMMY.com relives the Biggest Night in Latin Music with 10 unforgettable moments from the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs.

The Show Opened With A Powerful Tribute To Salsa Legend Héctor Lavoe

The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs began with a bang as Sergio George led his band into the opening notes of Héctor Lavoe's "El Cantante," as singer Ricardo Montaner sang the famous first four words of the song: "Yo, soy el cantante" ("I am the singer"). Jesus Navarro and Victor Manuelle joined in to accompany him soon after. The trio of singers were clearly in their element, but the party truly began once the band reached the chorus as Best New Artist nominee Rauw Alejandro walked out with the Original Rude Girl herself, Ivy Queen. The end result was a loving and moving tribute that set the tone for the rest of the night.

Susana Baca Dedicates GRAMMY Win To Young People And Workers Fighting For Change In Peru

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¡Felicidades! Susana Baca - Mejor Álbum Folclórico 🎶👏👏👏 #LatinGRAMMY pic.twitter.com/YS1RqEDT13

— The Latin Recording Academy / Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 19, 2020

Susana Baca is a legend in her own right, and her name is synonymous with her homeland of Perú along with the Incas and Machu Picchu. With her homeland currently living through politically tumultuous times, it's no surprise that the folk singer, who twice moonlighted in an official political capacity, had something to say about the current events in her country. Baca, who served as Perú's Minister of Culture in 2011 and as the President of the Commission for Culture (2011 - 2013) for the Organization of American States, dedicated her Latin GRAMMY award for Best Folk Album to the youth and all working-class people fighting for change in Perú. "I dedicate this to all the young people, especially the young people and all the workers who, each day, build this country we call Perú," she said via video.

Mon Laferte Becomes The Chilean Artist With The Most Latin GRAMMY Wins



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Mon Laferte's Latin GRAMMY win this year, for Best Rock Song for her song "Biutiful," cemented her status as one of her country's leading musical artists. The award marked her third Latin GRAMMY win, making her the Chilean artist with the most Latin GRAMMY awards. That title once belonged to La Ley, who won a Latin GRAMMY for Best Rock Album in 2000 and again in 2004. Laferte previously won the Best Alternative Album award in 2019 and Best Alternative Song in 2017, when she was nominated for five different awards. 

Bad Bunny And Residente Make Latin GRAMMY History

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This year's awards ceremony welcomed the debut of three new categories: Best Reggaeton Performance, Best Rap/Hip Hop Song and Best Pop/Rock Song. Superstars Bad Bunny and Residente were the first to take two of these honors. El Conejito Malo took home the Best Reggaeton Performance award for his celebrated anthem, "Yo Perreo Sola." Residente, no stranger to the Latin GRAMMYS thanks to a record-breaking list of 27 awards, added his 28th Latin GRAMMY to his trophy case as the first winner in the Best Rap/Hip Hop Song category for "Antes Que El Mundo Se Acabe." Meanwhile, Argentine singer and film director Fito Páez took home the first-ever prize in the brand-new Best Pop/Rock Song category for his song, "La Canción De Las Bestias."

Carla Morrison Shares Stage With Ricky Martin For "Recuerdo" Duet

Carla Morrison told GRAMMY.com about her excitement about dueting with Ricky Martin during the Latin GRAMMYs broadcast. As promised, the duo delivered a moving rendition of their duet, "Recuerdo," which is featured on Martin's latest EP, Pausa. Martin, dressed in black, sat next to Morrison, clad in a white dress, as the duo crooned their way through a shorter, though no less emotionally heart-wrenching, version of the song. Martin won the Latin GRAMMY for Best Pop Album that night.

J Balvin's Bleeding Heart

J Balvin really took the show's theme, "Music makes us human," to heart during his performance of his hit song, "Rojo." Balvin took to the stage in a white three-piece suit and stepped out under a large prop designed to look like a pair of arms and hands clasped together in a prayer position. The Colombian artist opened the song by wearing his heart on his sleeve and proclaiming to the world how his "heart breaks and I pray for the world." 

The video screens around him flashed scenes of protestors marching for equal rights when, halfway through the song, Balvin spoke to viewers again. This time, the bleeding heart wasn't just metaphorical as fake blood poured out from the left side of his suit's chest into the shape of a heart and ran down his coat. "Even though the world feels bleak," he said during the performance breakdown, "and our fears can overtake us, this is the moment that our hearts, which are bleeding, can feel again, that we can come together and fight for our dreams and a better future."

Bad Bunny Reminds Us Why He's One Of The Best Performers Today

Bad Bunny went above and beyond with his performance at the Latin GRAMMYs as he unveiled what felt like more of a short music video production of a live show. El Conejito Malo started his set behind the wheel of a white Bugatti. He stops to perform "Bichiyal" while flanked by women on motorcycles and four-wheel ATVs. The scene shifts to Bad Bunny on a small stage where an all-woman band with guitars, violins and a drum kit perform a stripped-down version of "Si Veo a Tu Mamá." It all ended with a fireworks show as the cameras pulled back to reveal that the stage he was on was set on top of the second base diamond of Hiram Bithorn Stadium in his native Puerto Rico. Can anyone do it better?!

Anitta's Medley Of Skills



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Anitta's rise to stardom was quick, but certainly not a fluke, and she proved why during her two-song performance of "Mas Que Nada" and "Me Gusta," all while making it all look easy. In under three minutes, the Lapa Arches of Rio de Janeiro bore witness as Anitta danced, sung in Portuguese, Spanish and English, and even played a bit of percussion to boot. She was nominated for a Latin GRAMMY in the Best Urban Song category for "Rave De Favela," a banger that features Major Lazer, BEAM and MC Lan.

Lupita Infante's Moving Tribute To Her Grandfather

Like grandfather, like granddaughter. Lupita Infante was one of a few singers at this year's Latin GRAMMYs who carries a family history of legacy. One wouldn't know it, however, from watching her perform a song made classic by her grandfather, Pedro Infante. Lupita paid tribute to her late grandfather, a man who set many benchmarks in Mexican music and film, by performing his classic song, "Amorcito Corazón," backed by the Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández.

Alejandro Fernández, Calibre 50 And Christian Nodal Unite For A Generation-Spanning Performance Of Regional Mexican Music

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🎶 "Decepciones" "AYAYAY!" & "Más No Puedo" 🎶 @alexoficial @Calibre50 @elnodal 🙌 #LatinGRAMMY pic.twitter.com/f6oYx8CHH6

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The past, present and future of regional Mexican music came together under the light of fireworks in the skies of Guadalajara. With Vicente Fernández formally retired (though that didn't keep him from performing at last year's Latin GRAMMYs), his son, Alejandro "El Potrillo" Fernández, has continued his father's tradition of keeping the charro alive. A grand mariachi singer in his own right, Alejandro joined two artists leading the new generation in norteño, banda, ranchera and mariachi music. He and Calibre 50 performed their song, "Decepciones," backed by a mariachi group. Christian Nodal then appeared with his own backing band to perform his mariacheño hit, "AYAYAY!" It all came together when Fernández joined forces with Nodal for a duet performance of their track, "Más No Puedo." 

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We are only days away from knowing who will take the coveted Song Of The Year award at the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs. The contenders for this category, which notably celebrates the songwriters, this year include some of the biggest artists in Latin music today, including Maluma, Juanes & Sebastián Yatra, Jorge Drexler, Camilo, Kany García & Nahuel Pennisi, and many others.

While we anxiously await the 21st Latin GRAMMY Awards, which will air Thursday, Nov. 19, GRAMMY.com takes a closer look at this year's Song Of The Year nominees.

"ADMV" (Performed by Maluma)

Maluma kicked off his Papi Juancho album era in April with one of the most romantic love songs of his career. The Colombian superstar wrote "ADMV" ("Amor de Mi Vida," or "Love of My Life") with Vicente Barco, Stiven Rojas and hitmaker Édgar Barrera. In the song, Maluma lets his loved one know that he's in it for the long-run: Until their final breaths together when they're old and gray, he will still be there. In 2017, Maluma became the first songwriter in Latin GRAMMYs history to have three songs nominated for Song Of The Year in the same year. His 2020 nod marks his fourth overall nomination in this category.

"Bonita" (Performed by Juanes & Sebastián Yatra)

Juanes is no stranger to the Song Of The Year category at the Latin GRAMMYs, having previously won the award twice. (He has a few GRAMMYs to his name as well.) The Colombian rock star teamed up with his compatriot, Sebastián Yatra, for their collaboration, "Bonita" (or "Beautiful"). The pair wrote the song with Mauricio Rengifo and Andrés Torres, the duo behind the game-changing Latin hit, "Despacito," which won the Song Of The Year award at the 2017 Latin GRAMMYs. On "Bonita," Juanes and Yatra shower the ladies of their lives with the most affectionate words. They're a dreamy team here.

"Codo Con Codo" (Performed by Jorge Drexler)

After winning the Song Of The Year award at the 2018 Latin GRAMMYs for "Telefonía," Uruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler is nominated for the category again this year for "Codo Con Codo" (or "Elbow to Elbow"), a song he notably wrote by himself. The song's title is a play on the elbow-bumping that health officials are encouraging instead of handshaking during the COVID-19 pandemic. When things were especially scary and uncertain as the start of the pandemic, Drexler gave listeners reassurance and hope with the warmth of his lyrics.

"El Mismo Aire" (Performed by Camilo)

Camilo was first nominated for Song Of The Year at the 2019 Latin GRAMMYs for his work on the Juanes and Alessia Cara collaboration, "Querer Mejor." This year, the Colombian singer-songwriter is nominated twice in the Song Of The Year category for music he's written for himself. First up is "El Mismo Aire" (or "The Same Air"), which he wrote with his frequent collaborators Jon Leone, Richi López, Juan Morelli and Édgar Barrera, the latter of whom is nominated twice in this category this year. Featured on Camilo's bubbly Por Primera Vez, this song is one of the album's darker moments where he sings about a relationship that's gone cold.

Read: Get To Know The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs Album Of The Year Nominees | 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards

"For Sale" (Performed by Alejandro Sanz & Carlos Vives)

GRAMMYs and Latin GRAMMYs legends Alejandro Sanz and Carlos Vives teamed up on "For Sale," a featured track on the latter's 2020 album, Cumbiana. Vives, who's taken home the Song Of The Year award at the Latin GRAMMYs twice before, wrote this bustling track with Sanz. In trying to salvage a relationship on the rocks, the two artists give up everything like a yard sale. "For Sale" is a precious and priceless Latin pop moment.

"#ELMUNDOFUERA (Improvisación)" (Performed by Alejandro Sanz)

"#ELMUNDOFUERA (Improvisación)" (or "The World Outside (Improvisation)") marks Alejandro Sanz's second nomination for Song Of The Year this year. The Spanish singer-songwriter holds the record for the most wins in this category, with four total wins. Sanz wrote "#ELMUNDOFUERA" while he was in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. He offers words of hope that someday we'll be able to embrace our loved ones again.

"Lo Que En Ti Veo" (Performed by Kany García & Nahuel Pennisi)

"Lo Que En Ti Veo" (or "What I See In You") marks Kany García's fourth career nomination in the Latin GRAMMYs' Song Of The Year category. The Puerto Rican singer-songwriter wrote this delicate love song for her wife, Jocelyn Troche, who co-stars with her in the song's music video. Argentine musician Nahuel Pennisi's soft guitar and background vocals soundtrack García's beautiful admission of love. The song is featured on García's 2020 duets album, Mesa Para Dos. With five overall nominations, including Record Of The Year and Album Of The Year, García is the most-nominated female artist at the Latin GRAMMYs this year.  

Read: Final Round Of Performers Announced For 2020 Latin GRAMMYs

"René" (Performed by Residente)

Including his work with the hip-hop group Calle 13, Residente holds the record for the most Latin GRAMMY wins, counting a whopping 25 awards. When the Puerto Rican rapper was experiencing a depressive and suicidal episode in 2018, he called his mom who comforted him over the phone. The following day, Residente wrote his emotions into "René," a nearly 8-minute song, titled after his first name, in which he reflects on all the highs and lows of his life and career. What must've been a therapeutic release for him became one of the most powerful moments in Latin music this past year.

"Tiburones" (Performed by Ricky Martin)

While Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin sings this Latin GRAMMY-nominated song, he didn't write it. As such, the Song Of The Year nomination goes to Mexican singer-songwriter Pablo Preciado, who is a member of the band Matisse, and his Venezuelan co-writer, Oscar Hernández. In a turbulent world, both artists write about a call for unity and peace. Martin breathed life into their lyrics in a powerful moment from his 2020 Pausa EP.

"Tusa" (Performed by Karol G & Nicki Minaj)

Previous Latin GRAMMYs Best New Artist winner Karol G teamed up with 10-time GRAMMY nominee Nicki Minaj for the knockout collaboration, "Tusa" (or "Heartbreak"). For her first-ever Latin GRAMMY nomination, Minaj wrote her braggadocious lyrics in both Spanish and English. There are no language barriers on this universal girl-power anthem, which is written by Karol G, Minaj, producer Daniel "Ovy on the Drums" Oviedo, Juan Camilo Vargas and rising hitmaker Kevyn "Keityn" Moreno. Karol G and Minaj make it known that they are ready to party and perrear ("twerk") the heartache away. 

"Tutu" (Performed by Camilo & Pedro Capó)

"Tutu" marks Camilo's second nomination in the Song Of The Year category at the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs; it also marks the second nomination for his co-writers, Jon Leone and Richi López. Camilo wrote the adorable Latin pop bop as an ode to his wife, Evaluna Montaner, who he affectionately calls "Tutu." Featured guest Pedro Capó, who won the Song Of The Year category at the 2019 Latin GRAMMYs, gives Camilo and co.'s heartfelt lyrics some extra punch. At this year's Latin GRAMMYs, Camilo is also nominated for Record Of The Year for "Tutu" and Album Of The Year for Por Primera Vez. 

The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs will air on Univision on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT). The broadcast will also air on TNT (cable) at 7 p.m. (MEX)/8 p.m. (COL)/10 p.m. (ARG/CHI), and on Televisa on Channel 5. 

Learn more about the 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards via the Latin Recording Academy's official website.

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Ahead of the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs this week, GRAMMY.com dives into the records nominated for one of the most anticipated awards this year
Lucas Villa
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Nov 16, 2020 - 4:05 am

At the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs this week, Latin music fans will find out who will take home the coveted Record Of The Year award, which recognizes the artists, producers, recording engineers and mixers and mastering engineers behind some of the biggest records this season. Ahead of the 21st Latin GRAMMY Awards, which air Thursday, Nov. 19, GRAMMY.com dives into the records nominated for one of the most anticipated awards this year.

"China" - Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Karol G Featuring Ozuna & J Balvin

For his latest album, Emmanuel, Anuel AA assembled The Avengers of reggaeton music for the all-star collaboration, "China." Anuel AA, who's also nominated for Best New Artist this year, teamed up with genre pioneer Daddy Yankee, his fiancée Karol G, and superstars J Balvin and Ozuna. Helming the track, producer Marco "Tainy" Masís turned a sample of Shaggy's 2000 smash, "It Wasn't Me," into a reggaeton club anthem. The monster collaboration was a familiar yet refreshing spin on the genre. Anuel AA led this formidable lineup to the top of Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart for multiple weeks.

"Cuando Estés Aquí" - Pablo Alborán

Since his Best New Artist nomination at the 2011 Latin GRAMMYs, Pablo Alborán has remained a constant force at the awards. The Spanish singer has previously been nominated in all four major categories, including five Record Of The Year nominations to date. This year, his heartfelt ballad, "Cuando Estés Aquí" (or "When You Are Here)," which he wrote and produced himself, is up for the award. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit at the start of the year, Alborán released this song as a glimmer of hope for when we can all gather with our loved ones again. All the proceeds from the release went to UNICEF's efforts to help those impacted by the pandemic.

"Vete" - Bad Bunny

On "Vete" (or "Leave"), the most emotional song off his 2020 blockbuster album, YHLQMDLG, Bad Bunny lives up to his persona as reggaeton's resident sad boy. (Puerto Rican duo Súbelo NEO, who Bad Bunny brought into the spotlight on YHLQMDLG, and Hazen produced the song.) The Puerto Rican rapper is known to get in his feelings in his music, and he does so beautifully here. After a relationship has run its course, Bad Bunny lets an old flame know where the door is, ultimately finding power through heartache on this kiss-off anthem.

Read: Learn More About This Year's Song Of The Year Nominees | 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards

"Solari Yacumenza" - Bajofondo featuring Cuareim 1080

Bajofondo is the musical band led by legendary Argentine producer Gustavo Santaolalla and Uruguayan musician Juan Campodónico, who are both previous Latin GRAMMY winners. Featuring Montevideo collective Cuareim 1080, "Solari Yacumenza" is notably the only primarily instrumental track competing in the Record Of The Year category this year. Bajofondo's unique blend of electronic and tango music sounds magnificent on this nearly 7-minute jam session. Two countries come together and cut loose in the studio and on the stage.

"Rojo" - J Balvin

On "Rojo" (or "Red"), the most emotional offering off his 2020 Colores album, J Balvin wears his heart on his sleeve as he longs for his lover's touch. The song was produced by the Colombian rapper's longtime collaborator Alejandro "Sky" Ramírez and Taiko, who gets his breakout moment on Colores. Among the tracks on the chromatically themed album, this is the brightest spot where J Balvin flexes his singing abilities in a moving and soaring performance. Counting his feature on Anuel AA's "China," "Rojo" marks J Balvin's second nomination in the Record Of The Year category this year.

"Tutu" - Camilo & Pedro Capó

After stepping away from the industry to write hits for other artists, Camilo returned last year with his breakthrough hit, "Tutu." Producers Richi López, George Noriega and Jon Leone, the rising hitmaker behind Camilo's 2020 album, Por Primera Vez, helped the Colombian singer-songwriter find his groove in the current Latin music landscape. Leone and co. blended his quirky Latin pop sound with a reggaeton heartbeat. Latin GRAMMY winner Pedro Capó's blazing guest verse adds some extra bite to the song, which is an ode to Camilo's wife, Evaluna Montaner. The song later received a co-sign from Colombian superstar Shakira, who reached out to Camilo to jump on a remix. 

Read: Get To Know The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs Album Of The Year Nominees | 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards

"Lo Que En Ti Veo" - Kany Garcia & Nahuel Pennisi

Since winning for Best New Artist at the 2008 Latin GRAMMYs, Kany García has won multiple awards at the annual show. The Puerto Rican singer-songwriter is now up for Record Of The Year, her third nomination in this category, for "Lo Que En Ti Veo" (or "What I See In You") with Argentine musician Nahuel Pennisi. Colombian legend and multiple Latin GRAMMY winner Julio Reyes Copello produced the beautiful ballad, which is featured on García's 2020 album, Mesa Para Dos. Piano and Pennisi's soft guitar are the perfect accompaniment to García's delicate yet affectionate lyrics. Alongside Pablo Alborán, García is one of two LGBTQ+ artists up for Record Of The Year this month. She's also the most nominated female artist at this year's Latin GRAMMYs.

"Tusa" - Karol G & Nicki Minaj

Karol G won Best New Artist in a crowded field of 10 contenders at the 2018 Latin GRAMMYs. In the reggaeton music scene that's usually dominated by men, the Colombian artist is leading the way for women. Her girl-power anthem "Tusa" (or "Heartbreak") sees her teaming up with 10-time GRAMMY-nominated rap star Nicki Minaj. Karol G's longtime producer Daniel "Ovy on the Drums" Oviedo made this a regal affair fit for queens, with violins meeting reggaeton beats. As artists outside of the Latin music scene are wanting in on the movement, "Tusa" remains one of the best and most stellar cross-genre team-ups of the year. With "China," "Tusa" marks Karol G's second nomination in the Record Of The Year category this year.

Read: Meet This Year's Best New Artist Nominees | 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards

"René" - Residente

Counting his work with the hip-hop group Calle 13, Residente is the most awarded artist in Latin GRAMMYs history, with 25 wins total. (The Puerto Rican rapper has a few GRAMMYs to his name as well.) In 2018, when Residente was experiencing depression and wanted to jump off his hotel balcony, he stopped himself from taking his own life by calling his mom. On the day that followed, he let out his emotions by writing "René," the song titled after his first name. Residente also produced the song himself. Across nearly eight minutes, he reflects on his highs and lows in his life and career, creating one of the most powerful moments in Latin music in 2020.

"Contigo" - Alejandro Sanz

Like Residente, Alejandro Sanz is one of the most awarded artists in Latin GRAMMYs history, counting 24 wins overall. (He's also a four-time GRAMMY winner.) The Spanish singer-songwriter took on a song by a fellow Spanish legend, Joaquín Sabina. Produced by Julio Reyes Copello and Spanish musician Rafa Sardina, Sanz's take on "Contigo" is colored with piano, cinematic strings and bluesy guitar as he breathes new life into Sabina's timeless love song. His tribute tugs on the heartstrings.

The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs will air on Univision on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT). The broadcast will also air on TNT (cable) at 7 p.m. (MEX)/8 p.m. (COL)/10 p.m. (ARG/CHI), and on Televisa on Channel 5. 

Learn more about the 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards via the Latin Recording Academy's official website.

2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards Nominees Announced: See The Complete List

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