Viva Las Vegas!
The Billboard Latin Music Awards are heading to Sin City to celebrate its 20th broadcast of the show on Telemundo. This year J Balvin, Shakira, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Maluma, and Ozuna top the list of finalists.
The longest running Latin music award show will be produced by Telemundo and Tony Mojena/Ants TV Productions, Inc., and will broadcast live on Telemundo, Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m. from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. It will also air simultaneously on NBCUniversal's Spanish-language entertainment cable network, Universo.
Here's the complete list of finalists for this year's 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards:
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Billboard Latin Music Awards 2017 Red Carpet Arrivals
Artist of the Year:
- Daddy Yankee
- J Balvin
- Luis Fonsi
- Ozuna
Artist of the Year, New:
- Alta Consigna
- Bad Bunny
- Christian Nodal
- El Fantasma y Banda Populares del Llano
Tour of the Year:
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- Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull
- Marc Anthony
- Marco Antonio Sols
- Ricardo Arjona
Social Artist of the Year:
- J Balvin
- Jennifer Lopez
- Maluma
- Shakira
Crossover Artist of the Year:
- Beyonce
- Ed Sheeran
- Justin Bieber
- Little Mix
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Hot Latin Song of the Year:
- J Balvin &Willy William Featuring Beyonce, "Mi Gente"
- Luis Fonsi &Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, "Despacito"
- Maluma, "Felices Los 4"
- Wisin Featuring Ozuna, "Escpate Conmigo"
Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event:
- J Balvin &Willy William Featuring Beyonce, "Mi Gente"
- Luis Fonsi &Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, "Despacito"
- Shakira Featuring Maluma, "Chantaje"
- Wisin Featuring Ozuna, "Escpate Conmigo"
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male:
- Daddy Yankee
- J Balvin
- Luis Fonsi
- Ozuna
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Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female:
- Becky G
- Jennifer Lopez
- Natti Natasha
- Shakira
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
- Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizrraga
- Calibre 50
- CNCO
- Zion &Lennox
Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year:
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- VP Entertainment
- Warner Latina
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Hot Latin Songs Imprint of the Year:
- Def Jam
- Raymond Braun
- Schoolboy
- Sony Music Latin
Airplay Song of the Year:
- DEL
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- Warner Latina
Airplay Imprint of the Year:
- Fonovisa
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- WK
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Digital Song of the Year:
- J Balvin &Willy William Featuring Beyonce, "Mi Gente"
- Luis Fonsi &Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber "Despacito"
- Maluma, "Felices Los 4"
- Shakira Featuring Maluma, "Chantaje"
Streaming Song of the Year:
- J Balvin &Willy William Featuring Beyonce, "Mi Gente"
- Luis Fonsi &Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, "Despacito"
- Maluma, "Felices Los 4"
- Shakira Featuring Maluma, "Chantaje
Top Latin Album of the Year:
- J Balvin, Energa
- Nicky Jam, Fnix
- Ozuna, Odisea
- Shakira, El Dorado
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Top Latin Compilation Album of the Year:
- Dance Latin #1 Hits 2.0: Los xitos Del Momento
- Mexillennials: Los xitos De Una Nueva Generacin
- Summer Latin Hits 2017
- Trap Capos: Season 1
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male:
- J Balvin
- Nicky Jam
- Ozuna
- Romeo Santos
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female:
- Alejandra Guzmn
- Gloria Trevi
- Karol G
- Shakira
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Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
- Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizrraga
- Calibre 50
- CNCO
- Los Plebes Del Rancho de Ariel Camacho
Top Latin Albums Label of the Year:
- Lizos
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- Warner Latina
Top Latin Albums Imprint of the Year:
- Capitol Latin
- DEL
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latino
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Latin Pop Song of the Year:
- Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno &Zion &Lennox "Sbeme La Radio"
- Luis Fonsi &Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, "Despacito"
- Shakira Featuring Maluma, "Chantaje"
- Shakira, "Me Enamor"
Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Solo:
- Enrique Iglesias
- Juanes
- Luis Fonsi
- Shakira
Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
- CNCO
- Jesse &Joy
- Man
- Reik
Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year:
- Pina
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- Warner Latina
Latin Pop Airplay Imprint of the Year:
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latino
- Warner Latina
- WK
Latin Pop Album of the Year:
- CNCO, Primera Cita
- Juanes, Mis Planes Son Amarte
- Ricardo Arjona, Circo Soledad
- Shakira, El Dorado
Latin Pop Albums Label of the Year:
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Latin Music Entertainment
- Warner Bros.
- Wanrer Latina
Latin Pop Albums Imprint of the Year:
- Fonovisa
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latino
- Warner Latina
Tropical Song of the Year:
- Nacho, "Bilame"
- Prince Royce &Shakira "Dj Vu"
- Romeo Santos "Hroe Favorito"
- Romeo Santos "Imitadora"
Tropical Artist of the Year, Solo:
- Marc Anthony
- Nacho
- Prince Royce
- Romeo Santos
Tropical Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
- Chiquito Team Band
- Gente de Zona
- La Sonoroa Dinamita
- Pirulo y La Tribu