Additional Performers Announced for LATIN MUSIC AWARDS on TELEMUNDO, 10/8

The star-studded "Latin Music Awards" lineup is breaking ground with the exciting addition of both English and Spanish language musical acts. The much awaited awards show will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 9pm/8c live on Telemundo from the prestigious Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California. The program will include a one-hour red carpet pre-show special at 8pm/7c, and will broadcast simultaneously on NBC Universo.

The first edition of the "Latin American Music Awards" will feature electrifying performances byAmerican rapper, record producer, entrepreneur and DJ Lil Jon, a multi-award winning artist and one of the most prominent figures in music and pop culture; Urban Latin music singer Yandel, the phenomenally successful Puerto Rican vocalist, songwriter, musician, and record producer; popular contemporary R&B vocalist Natalie La Rose, one of the most promising new artists in the genre; actor and singer Jencarlos Canela, who has already performed over 200 concerts throughout the world; Colombian newcomer Maluma, the hottest new artist from Colombia who recently released his latest single "Borro Cassette;" young Regional Mexican singer and online sensation Luis Coronel; and breakout group CD9, the five-member boy band from Mexico that is making its U.S. debut. They join previously announced performances by Gloria Trevi, Gerardo Ortiz and Il Volo.

The awards celebration will honor today's most influential and iconic Latin artists, as voted by the fans in the traditional format of the "American Music Awards," the world's biggest fan-voted award show. Fans from the United States and Puerto Rico can vote online now at www.LatinAMAs.com/vota, through Wednesday, September 30 th at 12pm Eastern Time to determine the winners. Fans worldwide can vote via Twitter by posting a tweet that contains first and last name of the nominee, category and the hashtag #LatinAMAs. Information about the voting process for the "Latin American Music Awards," as well as exclusive content about this year's event, can be found at LatinAMAs.com - the official website of the 2015 "Latin American Music Awards".

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