2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards
The 25th Billboard Latin Music Awards ceremony, presented by Billboard magazine, honored the best performing Latin recordings of 2017 and took place on April 26, 2018 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Billboard presented awards in 60 categories. The ceremony was televised in the United States by Telemundo for the 20th time, and was the culmination of the Billboard Latin Music Conference, which also took place from April 23 to April 26, 2018.[1] Actress Gaby Espino and television presenter Marco Antonio Regil hosted the show.[2] Espino first presided over the 22nd Billboard Latin Music Awards held in 2015.[3] The awards recognized the most popular Latin performers, songs, albums, labels, songwriters and producers in the United States. Recipients were based on sales, radio airplay, online streaming and social data during a one-year period from the issue dated February 4, 2017 through January 27, 2018.[4][5]
| 25th Billboard Latin Music Awards | |
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| Date | April 26, 2018 |
| Site | Mandalay Bay Events Center Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Hosted by | Gaby Espino Marco Antonio Regil |
| Highlights | |
| Most awards | Daddy Yankee (8) |
| Most nominations | J Balvin and Shakira (12) |
| Television coverage | |
| Network | Telemundo |
Daddy Yankee won eight awards, including Hot Latin Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, mostly due to the single "Despacito", which won all its six nominations. Other winners were Luis Fonsi and Justin Bieber with seven awards each, and Shakira with five. Maná received the Lifetime Achievement Award.[6]
Winners and nominees
The nominees for the 25th Billboard Latin Music Awards were announced on February 7, 2018, at 9:03 a.m. EST (11:03 UTC). J Balvin and Shakira led the nominations with 12 each.[4]
The winners were announced during the awards ceremony on April 26, 2018.[6]
Awards
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface.[6]
| Artist of the Year | Artist of the Year – New
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| Tour of the Year | Social Artist of the Year
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| Crossover Artist of the Year |
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| Hot Latin Song of the Year – Vocal Event
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| Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year
| Hot Latin Songs Imprint of the Year |
| Airplay Song of the Year
| Airplay Label of the Year
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| Airplay Imprint of the Year
| Digital Song of the Year
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| Streaming Song of the Year
| Top Latin Album of the Year |
| Top Latin Compilation Album of the Year
| Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year – Male
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| Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year – Female
| Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year – Duo or Group
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| Top Latin Albums Label of the Year
| Top Latin Albums Imprint of the Year
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| Latin Pop Artist of the Year – Solo
| Latin Pop Artist of the Year – Duo or Group
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| Latin Pop Song of the Year
| Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year
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| Latin Pop Airplay Imprint of the Year
| Latin Pop Album of the Year
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| Latin Pop Albums Label of the Year
| Latin Pop Albums Imprint of the Year
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| Tropical Artist of the Year – Solo
| Tropical Artist of the Year – Duo or Group
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| Tropical Song of the Year
| Tropical Songs Airplay Label of the Year
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| Tropical Songs Airplay Imprint of the Year
| Tropical Album of the Year
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| Tropical Albums Label of the Year
| Tropical Albums Imprint of the Year
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| Regional Mexican Artist of the Year – Solo
| Regional Mexican Artist of the Year – Duo or Group
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| Regional Mexican Song of the Year
| Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year
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| Regional Mexican Airplay Imprint of the Year
| Regional Mexican Album of the Year
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| Regional Mexican Albums Label of the Year
| Regional Mexican Albums Imprint of the Year
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| Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year – Solo
| Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year – Duo or Group
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| Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year
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| Latin Rhythm Airplay Imprint of the Year
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| Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year
| Latin Rhythm Albums Imprint of the Year
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| Publisher of the Year |
| Publishing Corporation of the Year
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Special awards
- Maná – In recognition of their contribution to Latin rock, their career achievements and philanthropic contributions.[7]
Acts with multiple nominations
The following 27 acts received multiple nominations:
| Nominations | Act |
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| 12 | J Balvin |
| Shakira | |
| 10 | Luis Fonsi |
| Maluma | |
| Ozuna | |
| Daddy Yankee | |
| 8 | Justin Bieber |
| 7 | Beyoncé |
| 6 | Willy William |
| 5 | Calibre 50 |
| Nicky Jam | |
| Christian Nodal | |
| Romeo Santos | |
| Wisin | |
| 4 | CNCO |
| Zion & Lennox | |
| 3 | Banda Sinaloense MS |
| Enrique Iglesias | |
| 2 | Marc Anthony |
| Ricardo Arjona | |
| Juanes | |
| La Sonora Dinamita | |
| Jennifer Lopez | |
| Los Plebes del Rancho | |
| Nacho | |
| Gerardo Ortíz | |
| Ulices Chaidez y Sus Plebes |
Presenters and performers
Presenters
As of April 12, 2018, confirmed presenters include Erika Ender, Oswaldo Silva, Alan Ramirez, Reykon, Yuridia, Diego Boneta, Leila Cobo, Gianluca Vacchi, Fernanda Castillo, Raúl Méndez, Carmen Villalobos, Catherine Siachoque, Aylin Mujica, Ana María Polo, Candela Ferro, Ana Jurka, and Karim Mendiburu.[8]
Performers
As of April 19, 2018, confirmed performers include Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Becky G, Calibre 50, Cardi B, Chayanne, Christian Nodal, CNCO, Daddy Yankee, David Bisbal, De La Ghetto, Farruko, J Balvin, Karol G, Luis Fonsi, Maluma, Natti Natasha, Nicky Jam, Ozuna, Paty Cantu, Quavo, Reik, Ricky Martin, Sebastian Yatra, Sofia Reyes, Victor Manuelle and Wisin & Yandel.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Jennifer Lopez Will Premiere Song at Billboard Latin Music Awards". Billboard. April 19, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
- ^ "Gaby Espino and Marco Antonio Regil to Host 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards". Billboard. March 25, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
- ^ "Gaby Espino & Pedro Fernandez to Host 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards". Billboard. April 6, 2015. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
- ^ a b Cobo, Leila (February 7, 2018). "'Despacito' Producers Talk Making a Smash Hit & Why Justin Bieber Should Be Respected". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
- ^ Aguila, Justino; Cantor-Navas, Judy; Flores, Griselda (April 19, 2018). "2018 Billboard Latin Conference Preview: Star Producers to Watch, Managers on the Rise, Maná and More". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
- ^ a b c Cobo, Leila (April 26, 2018). "Billboard Latin Music Award Winners 2018: Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
- ^ Aguila, Justino (April 3, 2018). "Billboard Latin Music Awards: Mexican Rock Legends Mana to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
- ^ Fernandez, Suzette (April 12, 2018). "Erika Ender, Banda MS & Diego Boneta To Present at Billboard Latin Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2018.