Latin American Music Awards

{{Infobox award

| name = Latin American Music Awards

| current_awards = Latin American Music Awards of 2024

| image = Latin American Music Awards 2023.svg

| imagesize =

| awarded_for = Outstanding achievements for artists in the Latin music industry

| network = Telemundo (2015–2022)
Univision (2023-present)

| country = United States

| year = 2015

| holder =

| most_awards = Karol G (23)

| most_nominations = J Balvin (24)

| website = [https://www.univision.com/shows/latin-american-music-awards Official website]

}}

The Latin American Music Awards (Latin AMAs) is an annual American music awards show produced by TelevisaUnivision. It is the Spanish-language counterpart of the American Music Awards (AMAs).{{cite magazine|last1=Block|first1=Alex Ben|title=Telemundo Will Produce a Spanish-Language American Music Awards in 2015|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin-notas/6193530/telemundo-will-produce-a-spanish-language-american-music-awards|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=May 30, 2015|date=July 30, 2014}} As with AMAs, the Latin AMAs are determined by a poll of the public and music buyers and is produced by SOMOS Productions. The first Latin AMAs debuted on October 8, 2015, on Telemundo and was hosted by Lucero.{{cite web|last1=Roiz|first1=Jessica Lucia|title=Latin American Music Awards 2015: Telemundo Announces Hispanic Version Of AMAs To Debut This Fall|url=http://www.latintimes.com/latin-american-music-awards-2015-telemundo-announces-hispanic-version-amas-debut-fall-336477|website=Latin Times|publisher=IBT Media|access-date=September 2, 2015|date=September 2, 2015}} The awards were not held in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, they resumed a year later.{{cite magazine |title=Karol G & J Balvin Lead 2021 Latin American Music Awards Nominations |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/9533523/latin-american-music-awards-2021-nominations-complete-list/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=March 10, 2021 |date=March 2, 2021}}

The broadcast was moved from Telemundo to Univision in 2023.{{cite web |last1=Weprin |first1=Alex |title=Latin American Music Awards Jumping to TelevisaUnivision in 2023 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/latin-american-music-awards-televisaunivision-2023-1235221647/ |website=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=September 17, 2022 |date=September 15, 2022}}

Ceremonies

class="wikitable"
# ! Year ! Host ! Venue !City
01 \|October 8, 2015 \|rowspan="2"\|Lucero \|rowspan="5"\|Dolby Theatre \| rowspan="5" \|Los Angeles
02 \|October 6, 2016
03 \|October 26, 2017 \|Diego Boneta and Becky G
04 \|October 25, 2018 \|Becky G, Gloria Trevi, Leslie Grace, Roselyn Sanchez and Aracely Arambula
05 \|October 17, 2019 \|Eugenio Derbez and Jaqueline Bracamontes
06 \|April 15, 2021 \|Jacqueline Bracamontes \|BB&T Center \|Sunrise, Florida
07 \|April 21, 2022 \|Cristián de la Fuente, Jacqueline Bracamontes and Rafael Amaya \|Michelob Ultra Arena \|rowspan="3"\|Las Vegas
08 \|April 20, 2023 \|Julian Gil, Galilea Montijo, Clarissa Molina and Natti Natasha \|rowspan="2"\|MGM Grand Garden Arena
09 \|April 25, 2024 \|Thalía, Alejandra Espinoza, Becky G, and Carlos Ponce

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! Year

! Host

! Venue

!City

|October 8, 2015

|rowspan="2"|Lucero

|rowspan="5"|Dolby Theatre

| rowspan="5" |Los Angeles

|October 6, 2016

|October 26, 2017

|Diego Boneta and Becky G

|October 25, 2018

|Becky G, Gloria Trevi, Leslie Grace, Roselyn Sanchez and Aracely Arambula

|October 17, 2019

|Eugenio Derbez and Jaqueline Bracamontes

|April 15, 2021

|Jacqueline Bracamontes

|BB&T Center

|Sunrise, Florida

|April 21, 2022

|Cristián de la Fuente, Jacqueline Bracamontes and Rafael Amaya

|Michelob Ultra Arena

|rowspan="3"|Las Vegas

|April 20, 2023

|Julian Gil, Galilea Montijo, Clarissa Molina and Natti Natasha

|rowspan="2"|MGM Grand Garden Arena

|April 25, 2024

|Thalía, Alejandra Espinoza, Becky G, and Carlos Ponce

= Current awards =

Artist of the Year
Album of the Year
Song of the Year
New Artist of the Year
Favorite Duo or Group (2018–present)
Streaming Artist of the Year (2021–present)
Favorite Pop Artist (2018, 2021–present)
Favorite Pop Album (2018, 2021–present)
Favorite Pop Song (2018, 2021–present)
Best Collaboration - Pop/Urban (2023–present)
Favorite Urban Artist (2016–present)
Favorite Urban Album (2015-2016, 2018–present)
Favorite Urban Song
Favorite Regional Mexican Artist (2016-)
Favorite Regional Mexican Duo or Group (2015-2017, 2021–present)
Favorite Regional Mexican Album (2016–present)
Favorite Regional Mexican Song
Best Collaboration - Regional Mexican (2023–present)
Favorite Tropical Artist
Favorite Tropical Album
Favorite Tropical Song
Best Collaboration - Tropical (2023–present)
Favorite Crossover Artist
Collaboration Crossover of the Year (2023–present)
Collaboration of the Year (2015-2017, 2021–present)
Tour of the Year (2018-2019, 2022–present)

= Discontinued awards =

Favorite Male Artist (2018-2022)
Favorite Female Artist (2015, 2018–2022)
Social Artist of the Year (2021-2022)
Favorite Pop/Rock Artist (2019)
Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist (2015-2016)
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist (2015-2017)
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist (2016-2017)
Favorite Pop/Rock Duo or Group (2015-2017)
Favorite Pop/Rock Album (2016-2017, 2019)
Favorite Pop/Rock Song (2015-2017, 2019)
Favorite Regional Mexican New Artist (2016)
Favorite Regional Mexican Male Artist (2015)
Favorite Urban New Artist (2016)
Favorite Urban Male Artist (2015)
Favorite Urban Duo or Group (2015-2016)
Favorite Tropical New Artist (2016)
Favorite Dance Song (2015-2016)
Favorite Crossover Song (2016)
Favorite Streaming Song (2015)
Viral Song of the Year (2022)
Favorite Video (2018-2022)
Favorite Virtual Concert (2021)

Special awards

Dick Clark Achievement Award

2017: Pitbull{{Cite web |date=2017-10-27 |title=Enrique Iglesias Honors Pitbull With Dick Clark Award at 2017 Latin American Music Awards |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/889359/enrique-iglesias-honors-pitbull-with-dick-clark-award-at-2017-latin-american-music-awards |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=E!}}

Extraordinary Evolution Award

2019: Becky G{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/becky-g-extraordinary-evolution-latin-american-music-awards-8530151/#! | title=Becky G to Receive Extraordinary Evolution Award at 2019 Latin American Music Awards | magazine=Billboard | date=October 17, 2019 }}
2021: Ozuna{{Cite web |date=April 15, 2021 |title=Toda la lista de ganadores de los Latin AMAs |url=https://www.latimes.com/espanol/entretenimiento/articulo/2021-04-15/todos-los-ganadores-de-los-premios-latin-amas-minuto-a-minuto |access-date=April 16, 2021 |website=Los Angeles Times}}
2022: Christian Nodal{{Cite magazine |last=Roiz |first=Jessica |date=2022-03-14 |title=Christian Nodal to Receive 'Extraordinary Evolution' Award at 2022 Latin American Music Awards |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/christian-nodal-2022-latin-american-music-awards-special-award-1235043549/ |access-date=2022-03-15 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}

Legacy Award

2023: Carlos Vives{{Cite magazine |last=Raygoza |first=Isabela |date=21 April 2023 |title=Carlos Vives Testifies to His Legacy With Riveting Medley Alongside All-Star Cast at 2023 Latin AMAs |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/carlos-vives-guaynaa-lele-pons-jesse-joy-2023-latin-amas-performance-1235312158/ |access-date=4 May 2023 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}

Legend Award{{efn|The honor is presented to artists who have endured the test of time and who at the very mention of their name conjures a vivid and vibrant image.}}

2021: José Luis Rodríguez 'El Puma'
2022: Lupita D’Alessio{{Cite magazine |last=Flores |first=Griselda |date=2022-03-09 |title=Lupita D'Alessio Set to Receive Legend Award at the 2022 Latin AMAs |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/lupita-d-alessio-legend-award-2022-latin-amas-1235041417/ |access-date=2022-03-15 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}
2024: Banda MS{{cite web|url=https://corporate.televisaunivision.com/press/2024/04/26/feid-and-karol-g-shine-as-the-most-awarded-stars-of-the-night-with-6-awards-each-at-the-2024-latin-amas/ | title=Feid and Karol G shine as the most awarded stars of the night with 6 awards each at the 2024 Latin AMAs |website=TelevisaUnivision|date=May 9, 2024|accessdate=March 19, 2024}}
2024: Ricardo Montaner

Icon Award

2021: Alejandro Fernández

International Artist Award of Excellence

2019: Marc Anthony{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |date=2019-10-17 |title=Latin AMAs 2019: Marc Anthony Receives First International Artist Award of Excellence |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/latin-amas-2019-marc-anthony-receives-first-international-artist-award-excellence-1248614/ |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}

Pioneer Award

2023: David Bisbal{{Cite magazine |last=Flores |first=Griselda |date=21 April 2023 |title=David Bisbal Honored With the Pioneer Award at the 2023 Latin AMAs |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/david-bisbal-pioneer-award-speech-latin-american-music-awards-2023-1235311922/ |access-date=4 May 2023 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}
2023: Prince Royce{{Cite magazine |last=Raygoza |first=Isabela |date=21 April 2023 |title=Prince Royce Gives Heartfelt Speech at 2023 Latin AMAs: 'It Is Impressive How This Genre Has Grown' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/prince-royce-2023-latin-amas-manuel-turizo-zacarias-ferreira-pioneer-performance-speech-1235312311/ |access-date=4 May 2023 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}
2024: Yandel

Records

=Most wins=

The record for most Latin American Music Awards won is held by Karol G with 23 awards. The record for most Latin American Music Awards won by a male artist belongs to Bad Bunny, with 15 awards. The record for most wins for a group belongs to CNCO, who have collected 13 awards.

class="wikitable"
Rank ! Artist ! Number of awards
1 \| Karol G \| rowspan="1" align="center" \| 23
2 \| Bad Bunny \| rowspan="1" align="center" \| 15
3 \| Enrique Iglesias \| align=center\| 14
4 \| CNCO \| align=center\| 13
5 \| Christian Nodal \| align=center\| 11
6 \| Romeo Santos \| align=center\| 10
rowspan="3"\|7 \| Becky G \| align=center rowspan = 3\| 9
Prince Royce
Shakira
8 \| Ozuna \| align=center\| 8
rowspan="3"\|9 \| Anuel AA \| align=center rowspan = 3\| 6
Feid
Selena Gomez
rowspan="3"\|10 \| Banda MS \| align=center rowspan = 3\| 5
J Balvin
Sebastian Yatra
rowspan="3"\|11 \| Anitta \| align=center rowspan = 3\| 4
Daddy Yankee
Yandel

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Rank

! Artist

! Number of awards

| Karol G

| rowspan="1" align="center" | 23

| Bad Bunny

| rowspan="1" align="center" | 15

| Enrique Iglesias

| align=center| 14

| CNCO

| align=center| 13

| Christian Nodal

| align=center| 11

| Romeo Santos

| align=center| 10

rowspan="3"|7

| Becky G

| align=center rowspan = 3| 9

Prince Royce

Shakira

| Ozuna

| align=center| 8

rowspan="3"|9

| Anuel AA

| align=center rowspan = 3| 6

Feid

Selena Gomez

rowspan="3"|10

| Banda MS

| align=center rowspan = 3| 5

J Balvin

Sebastian Yatra

rowspan="3"|11

| Anitta

| align=center rowspan = 3| 4

Daddy Yankee

Yandel

=Most wins in a single ceremony=

The record for the most Latin American Music Awards won in a single year is held by Karol G (in 2022, 2023 and 2024) and Feid (in 2024). Enrique Iglesias (in 2015 and 2016), Anuel AA (in 2019), and Bad Bunny (in 2021 and 2022) follow with 5 awards won in a single year.

Karol G: 8 (2023)
Karol G: 6 (2022)
Karol G: 6 (2024)
Feid: 6 (2024)

=Most nominations=

J Balvin is the most nominated act overall of the award show with 44 nominees, followed by Bad Bunny with 41. The most nominated female act is Karol G with 28, followed by Shakira with both 25 nominees. Banda MS is the most nominated group of the show, with 33 nominees, followed by Calibre 50 with 15 mentions.

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scope="col"\|Nominations ! scope="col"\|Act
44 \|J Balvin
41 \|Bad Bunny
36 \|Karol G
33 \|Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
rowspan="2"\|32 \|Daddy Yankee
Ozuna
rowspan="1"\|28 \|Maluma
26 \|Romeo Santos
25 \|Shakira
23 \|Nicky Jam
22 \|Enrique Iglesias
20 \|Christian Nodal
20 \|Wisin
rowspan="2"\|18 \|Camilo
Farruko
17 \|Becky G
rowspan="3"\|16 \|Luis Fonsi
Rauw Alejandro
Sebastián Yatra
15 \|Calibre 50

class="wikitable" rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"

scope="col"|Nominations

! scope="col"|Act

|J Balvin

|Bad Bunny

|Karol G

|Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga

rowspan="2"|32

|Daddy Yankee

Ozuna

rowspan="1"|28

|Maluma