The excitement is building for the 2024 Latin Grammy Awards, returning to Miami for this significant milestone as the show celebrates its 25th anniversary. Latin music is experiencing unprecedented global popularity, making this year’s event particularly noteworthy. What can we look forward to?
Leading the nominations for the second consecutive year is Édgar Barrera, an acclaimed producer and songwriter known for his collaborations with stars including Madonna, Karol G, Peso Pluma, Shakira, and Grupo Frontera. Barrera is nominated for an impressive nine awards this year, building on his achievement from last year, where he had 13 nominations and secured three wins.
This year, Barrera’s accolades include nominations for Producer of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Record of the Year, and Album of the Year. Additionally, he is recognized twice in the Best Regional Mexican Song category, as well as three times in the Song of the Year category. His nominated tracks include “Entre Paréntesis” featuring Shakira and Grupo Frontera, “Mi Ex Tenía Razón” by Karol G, and “Según Quién” by Maluma and Carin León.
Following Barrera, reggaetón heavyweights Karol G and Bad Bunny are tied with eight nominations each, showcasing their dominant presence in the music industry. Colombian songwriter Keityn also stands out, with six nominations to his credit.
Zap to the heart of Miami, where the Latin Grammys will unfold at the Kaseya Center, starting at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
This year’s lineup of performers will feature Barrera himself, along with well-known artists such as Residente, Myke Towers, DJ Khaled, Jon Bon Jovi, Joe Jonas, Anitta, Becky G, Eladio Carrión, Grupo Frontera, Kali Uchis, Pitbull, Luis Fonsi, Juan Luis Guerra, and Carín León, promising an unforgettable evening of music.
The honoree for the 2024 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, Carlos Vives, is also on the bill to perform. Previous recipients of this honor include musical legends such as Juanes, Laura Pausini, Marco Antonio Solís, and Rubén Blades.
This year introduces two exciting new categories: Best Latin Electronic Music Performance, part of the newly established electronic music field, and Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album.
The 25th annual Latin Grammy Awards will be broadcast live across multiple channels, including Univision, UniMás, Galavisión, and ViX, offering fans a chance to join in the celebration of Latin music’s vibrant contributions to the global music scene.
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