Enrique Iglesias Among 2014 BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS Finalists; Full List Announced
By: Caryn Robbins
Billboard and Telemundo announced today the finalists for the 2014 Billboard Latin Music Awards presented by State Farm® during a press conference at the Gibson Showroom in Miami, Florida.
Topping the list of finalists competing multiple times throughout 42 categories are Romeo Santos (17 entries up for 14 awards), Prince Royce (16 entries up for 15 awards), Marc Anthony (15 awards), Jenni Rivera (11 entries for 8 awards), Daddy Yankee (7 awards), Enrique Iglesias (7 awards), Alejandro Fernandez (6 awards) and La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho (6 awards). The longest-running and most prestigious Latin music awards show will be produced and broadcast live by Telemundo Thursday, April 24 at 7pm/6c from the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Florida. The complete list of finalists, in addition to exclusive content about this year's event, can be found at Telemundo.com/PremiosBillboard - the official website of the 2014 Billboard Latin Music Awards presented by State Farm®. For the first time, Telemundo is partnering with Facebook to offer exclusive celebrity Instagram videos through the InstaStop booth. Fans can follow the excitement and be part of the Social TV star-studded event via: Facebook.com/LatinBillboards , Twitter.com/LatinBillboards and Instagram.com/LatinBillboards, using #Billboards2014. Bachata superstar singer, songwriter and producer Romeo Santos tops the list of finalists this year with 17 entries, and up for 14 awards in major categories including: Artist of the Year; Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male; Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Solo; Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Solo; Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Solo; Songwriter of the Year and Producer of the Year. His song "Propuesta Indecente" contends for Hot Latin Song of the Year; Digital Song of the Year; Streaming Song of the Year and Tropical Song of the Year. "Loco," a song by Enrique Iglesias featuring Romeo Santos, competes for six additional awards including Hot Latin Song of the Year; Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event; Airplay Song of the Year; Streaming Song of the Year; Latin Pop Song of the Year, and Tropical Song of the Year. A returning coach on Telemundo's second season of the highly successful show "La Voz Kids," Prince Royce competes with 16 entries up for 15 awards with multiple songs and multiple albums. He is up for Artist of the Year; Social Artist of the Year; Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male; Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male; Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Solo; Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Solo, and Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Solo. Royce's albums "#1's" and "Soy El Mismo" compete for Tropical Album of the Year. His hit song "Darte Un Beso" is up for Hot Latin Song of the Year; Airplay Song of the Year; Digital Song of the Year; Streaming Song of the Year; Latin Pop Song of the Year, and Tropical Song of the Year. Thalia's song featuring Prince Royce, "Te Perdiste Mi Amor," vies for Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event. Puerto Rican actor, TV and music producer, singer-songwriter, and the biggest-selling salsa artist of all time, Marc Anthony is up for 15 awards including: Artist of the Year; Tour of the Year; Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male; Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male; Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Solo; Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Solo, and Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Solo. His album "3.0" competes for Top Latin Album of the Year and Tropical Album of the Year. Marc Anthony's hit song "Vivir Mi Vida" is up for Hot Latin Song of the Year; Airplay Song of the Year; Digital Song of the Year; Streaming Song of the Year; Latin Pop Song of the Year, and Tropical Song of the Year. Late Mexican music singer Jenni Rivera is the leading female artist again this year, competing with 11 entries, up for 8 awards with four of her albums as finalists in various categories. Rivera contends for Artist of the Year; Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female; Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female; Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Solo, and Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Solo. Her album "La Misma Gran Señora" vies for Top Latin Album of the Year and Regional Mexican Album of the Year. "Joyas Prestadas: Pop" vies for Top Latin Album of the Year and Latin Pop Album of the Year; while "Joyas Prestadas: Banda" is up for Regional Mexican Album of the Year. Released posthumously, the album "1969-Siempre: En Vivo Desde Monterrey: Parte 1" also competes for Regional Mexican Album of the Year. Up for seven awards, Puerto Rican Urban music superstar, Daddy Yankee, vies for Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male; Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Solo; Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Solo, and Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Solo. Daddy Yankee's summer hit song "Limbo" is up for Digital Song of the Year; Latin Pop Song of the Year and Latin Rhythm Song of the Year. Also up for seven awards, world renowned singer Enrique Iglesias is finalist for Social Artist of the Year; his song "Loco" featuring a collaboration with Romeo Santos competes for six additional awards including Hot Latin Song of the Year; Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event; Airplay Song of the Year; Streaming Song of the Year; Latin Pop Song of the Year, and Tropical Song of the Year. Mexican music leading man Alejandro Fernandez and La Arrolladora Banda El Limon De Rene Camacho are up for six awards; while Corrido sensation Gerardo Ortiz and Norteño group Voz De Mando vie for five awards each. Finalists up for four awards include: Alexis & Fido, Don Omar and Wisin & Yandel. Meanwhile, Christina Aguilera and Yandel are finalists for three awards each. Andrea Bocelli, Banda Carnaval, Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga, Calibre 50, Carlos Vives, Chino & Nacho, Grupo Mania, Il Volo, J Alvarez, Jesse & Joy, Leslie Grace, Luis Coronel, Roberto Tapia and Thalia are up for two awards. Forty one other musical acts, songwriters or producers are one-time finalists this year. Billboard will also present its prestigious discretionary awards including the Billboard Spirit of Hope Award, the Billboard Hall of Fame Award, and the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award. Past winners of Billboard's discretionary awards include, among others: Jose Jose, Intocable, Marc Anthony, Soraya, Maná, Banda El Recodo, Willy Chirino, Gloria Estefan, Vicente Fernandez, Shakira, Mongo Santamaria, Jose Feliciano, Los Tigres Del Norte, Ricky Martin, Tito Puente, Olga Tañon, Ricardo Montaner, Miguel Bose, Conjunto Primavera, Juanes, Daddy Yankee, Carlos Santana, Los Temerarios, and Emmanuel. The awards show culminates the Billboard Latin Music Conference presented by State Farm®, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2014. This conference, taking place on April 21 - 24 at the JW Marriot Marquis in Miami, Florida, unites today's top Latin music artists and key Latin music industry influencers for four days of provocative presentations, panel discussions, exclusive Q&A's with the hottest artists, compelling case studies, cutting-edge artist showcases, and exclusive networking events. Attendees will also have access to new panels, the new Billboard Latin Music Marketing Awards, Powered by CLIO and hosted by Telemundo and mun2, the Billboard En Concierto series and the popular Billboard BASH, featuring a new format and venue. For details on The Billboard Latin Music Conference, visit: www.BillboardLatinConference.com. The Billboard Latin Music Awards honors the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin Music, as determined by the actual sales, radio airplay, streaming and social data that informs Billboard's weekly charts during a one-year period from the issue dated February 2, 2013 through this year's January 25, 2014 issue. Based on album and digital track sales data compiled by Nielsen SoundScan, monitored radio information and streaming data provided by Nielsen BDS and social media data provided by Next Big Sound, Billboard's rankings are the world's most authoritative music charts. Finalists, and the eventual winners, reflect performance of new recordings on Billboard's album and track sales charts, including Top Latin Albums and Latin Digital Songs, radio charts, including Latin Airplay, and streaming and social charts such as On-Demand Songs, Streaming Songs and Social 50. Billboard is the world's most influential music brand reaching key executives and tastemakers in and around the music business through Billboard magazine, Billboard.biz , Billboard Conferences, Billboard Bulletin, and other targeted newsletters, and millions of music fans through Billboard.com , BillboardenEspanol.com and Billboard Events. The Billboard brand is built on its exclusive charts and unrivaled reporting on the latest news, issues and trends across all genres of music. Billboard charts and content are consumed and referenced by millions of people in more than 100 countries through a content syndication deal with a global news network, and strategic relationships with other major companies around the world. In addition to North America, Billboard operates businesses in Brazil, Japan, Korea and Russia. Billboard is owned by Prometheus Global Media, a diversified company with leading assets in the media and entertainment arenas, including: Music (Billboard and its related conferences, events, and awards shows such as The Billboard Music Awards on ABC, and the Billboard Latin Music Awards on Telemundo), Entertainment (The Hollywood Reporter, ShowEast, CineAsia, and CineEurope); and Advertising & Marketing (Adweek, Adweek Conferences and The CLIO Awards). ### FINALISTS 2014 Billboard Latin Music Awards Presented by State Farm Produced & Broadcast Live by Telemundo Artist of the Year:Marc Anthony Prince Royce Jenni Rivera Romeo Santos Artist of the Year, New: New Artist could not have a charting album on Latin Albums charts prior to Nov 12, 2012. Codigo FN Luis Coronel Leslie Grace Roberto Junior y Su Bandeño Tour of the Year:Marc Anthony Emmanuel & Mijares Alejandro Fernandez Luis Miguel Social Artist of the Year:Enrique Iglesias Pitbull Prince Royce Shakira Crossover Artist of the Year:Christina Aguilera RihannaBruno Mars RobinThicke Hot Latin Song of the Year:Marc Anthony "Vivir Mi Vida"Enrique Iglesias feat. Romeo Santos "Loco" Prince Royce "Darte Un Beso" Romeo Santos "Propuesta Indecente" Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event: Alejandro Fernandez & Christina Aguilera "Hoy Tengo Ganas De Ti"Enrique Iglesias feat. Romeo Santos "Loco" Thalia feat. Prince Royce "Te Perdiste Mi Amor" Carlos Vives feat. Michel Telo "Como Le Gusta a Tu Cuerpo Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male:Marc AnthonyDaddy Yankee Prince Royce Romeo Santos Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female:Christina Aguilera Leslie Grace Jenni Rivera Thalia Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga La Arrolladora Banda El Limon De Rene Camacho Voz De Mando Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year: Siente Sony Music Latin Top Stop Universal Music Latin Entertainment Hot Latin Songs Imprint of the Year Disa Fonovisa Sony Music Latin Universal Music Latino Airplay Song of the YearMarc Anthony "Vivir Mi Vida"Enrique Iglesias feat. Romeo Santos "Loco" La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho "El Ruido de Tus Zapatos" Prince Royce "Darte Un Beso" Airplay Label of the Year: Sony Music Latin Top Stop Universal Music Latin Entertainment Venemusic Airplay Imprint of the Year: Disa Fonovisa Sony Music Latin Universal Music Latino Digital Song of the Year:Marc Anthony "Vivir Mi Vida"Daddy Yankee "Limbo" Prince Royce "Darte Un Beso" Romeo Santos "Propuesta Indecente" Streaming Song of the Year:Marc Anthony "Vivir Mi Vida"Enrique Iglesias feat. Romeo Santos "Loco" Prince Royce "Darte Un Beso" Romeo Santos "Propuesta Indecente" Top Latin Album of the Year:Marc Anthony "3.0" Alejandro Fernandez "Confidencias" Jenni Rivera "La Misma Gran Señora" Jenni Rivera "Joyas Prestadas: Pop" Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male:Marc Anthony Alejandro Fernandez Gerardo Ortiz Prince Royce Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female:Natalie Cole Rocio DurcalEdnita Nazario Jenni Rivera Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Calibre 50 Il Volo La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho Voz de Mando Top Latin Albums Label of the Year: Sony Music Latin Top Stop Universal Music Latin Entertainment Warner Latina Top Latin Albums Imprint of the Year: Disa Fonovisa Sony Music Latin Universal Music Latino Latin Pop Song of the YearMarc Anthony "Vivir Mi Vida"Daddy Yankee "Limbo"Enrique Iglesias feat. Romeo Santos "Loco" Prince Royce "Darte Un Beso" Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, SoloMarc AnthonyDaddy Yankee Prince Royce Romeo Santos Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Alexis & Fido Chino & Nacho Jesse & Joy Wisin & Yandel Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year Sony Music Latin Top Stop Universal Music Latin Entertainment Warner Latina Latin Pop Airplay Imprint of the Year Machete Sony Music Latin Universal Music Latino Warner Latina Latin Pop Album of the Year:Andrea Bocelli "Pasion" Alejandro Fernandez "Confidencias" Jenni Rivera "Joyas Prestadas: Pop" Carlos Vives "Corazon Profundo" Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Solo: Ricardo ArjonaAndrea Bocelli Alejandro Fernandez Jenni Rivera Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Il Volo Jesse & Joy Los Bukis Maná Latin Pop Albums Label of the Year: Sony Music Latin Universal Music Latin Entertainment VG Warner Latina Latin Pop Albums Imprint of the Year: Fonovisa Sony Music Latin Universal Music Latino Warner Latina Tropical Song of the Year:Marc Anthony "Vivir Mi Vida"Enrique Iglesias feat. Romeo Santos "Loco" Prince Royce "Darte Un Beso Romeo Santos "Propuesta Indecente" Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Solo:Marc Anthony Prince Royce Romeo Santos Tito "El Bambino" Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Alexis & Fido Chino & Nacho Grupo Mania N'Klabe Tropical Songs Airplay Label of the Year Siente Sony Music Latin Top Stop Universal Music Latin Entertainment Tropical Songs Airplay Imprint of the Year On Fire Sony Music Latin Top Stop Universal Music Latino Tropical Album of the Year:Marc Anthony "3.0" Prince Royce "#1's" Prince Royce "Soy El Mismo" Various Artists "Sergio George Presents: Salsa Giants" Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:Marc AnthonyJuan Luis Guerra Prince Royce Romeo Santos Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico El Seis Del Solar Grupo Mania Grupo Niche Tropical Albums Label of the Year: Atlantic Group Sony Music Latin Top Stop Universal Music Latin Entertainment Tropical Albums Imprint of the Year: Capitol Latin Sony Music Latin Top Stop Universal Music Latino Regional Mexican Song of the Year: La Arrolladora Banda El Limon De Rene Camacho "El Ruido De Tus Zapatos" Banda Carnaval "Y Te Vas" Voz De Mando "Y Ahora Resulta" Gerardo Ortiz "Damaso" Regional Mexican Songs Artist of the Year, Solo: Luis Coronel Gerardo Ortiz Roberto Tapia Noel Torres Regional Mexican Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Banda Carnaval Banda El Recodo De Cruz Lizarraga La Arrolladora Banda el Limon De Rene Camacho Voz De Mando Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year Discos Sabinas Sony Music Latin Universal Music Latin Entertainment Gerencia360 Regional Mexican Airplay Imprint of the Year DEL Disa Discos Sabinas Fonovisa Regional Mexican Album of the Year: Jenni Rivera "1969-Siempre: En Vivo Desde Monterrey: Parte 1" Jenni Rivera "La Misma Gran Señora" Jenni Rivera "Joyas Prestadas: Banda" Various Artists "Las Bandas Romanticas de America 2013" Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Solo: Gerardo Ortiz Jenni Rivera Joan Sebastian Roberto Tapia Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Calibre 50 Intocable La Arrolladora Banda El Limon De Rene Camacho Voz De Mando Regional Mexican Albums Label of the Year: Discos America Freddie Sony Music Latin Universal Music Latin Entertainment Regional Mexican Albums Imprint of the Year: Bad Sin DEL Disa Fonovisa Latin Rhythm Song of the Year: Alexis & Fido "Rompe La Cintura"Daddy Yankee "Limbo" J Alvarez "La Pregunta" Don Omar "Zumba" Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Solo: J AlvarezDaddy Yankee Don Omar Yandel Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Alexis & Fido Ilegales Plan B Wisin & Yandel Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year Pina Sony Music Latin Universal Music Latin Entertainment Wild Dogz Latin Rhythm Airplay Imprint of the Year Capitol Latin Machete Pina Sony Music Latin Latin Rhythm Album of the Year: Don Omar "Don Omar Presents MT02: New Generation" Yandel "De Lider a Leyenda" Wisin & Yandel "Lideres" Various Artists "Pina Records Presenta: La Formula: The Company" Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:Daddy Yankee Don Omar Arcangel Yandel Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Dyland & Lenny Jowell & Randy Kinto Sol Wisin & Yandel Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year: Nelflow Sony Music Latin Universal Music Latin Entertainment Urban Latin Latin Rhythm Albums Imprint of the Year: Capitol Latin Machete Pina Sony Music Latin Songwriter of the Year: Luciano Luna Diaz Isidro Chavez "Espinoza Paz" Espinoza Gerardo Ortiz Anthony "Romeo" Santos Publisher of the Year: Arpa Musical, LLC, BMI EMI Blackwood Music Inc., BMI LGA Music Publishing, BMI Mayimba Music, Inc., ASCAP Publishing Corporation of the Year: Arpa Music Sony/ATV Music Universal Music Warner/Chappell Music Producer of the Year: Fernando Camacho Tirado Sergio George Anthony "Romeo" Santos Jesus Tirado Castañeda
