LAS VEGAS (CelebrityAccess)The Latin Grammys took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas last night, with several highlights.
Rosalia went home with the best urban/performance award for “Malamente,” which was significant considering the competition: J Balvin’s “Mi Gente” with Beyonce and Daddy Yankee’s nomination alongside the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra.
Will Smith joned Marc Anthony and Bad Bunny with a show kickoff, performing “Esta Rico,” rapping in some really cool threads.
Kane Brown also showed up to present best salsa album to winner Victor Manuelle for “25/7.”
JOrge Drexler won three awards: song and record of the year for “Telfonia” and best singer-songwriter album for Salvavidas de Hielo.
Una noche inolvidable para celebrar la 19a Entrega Anual del #LatinGRAMMY 🎶👏👏 ¡Muchas gracias! Thank you! Obrigado! pic.twitter.com/tWznvOr6qc
— Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 16, 2018
Superstar Carlos Vives rocked out and, most notably for the evening, Mana accepted its Latin Recording Academy’s Person of the Year award by announcing its next world tour, igniting responses on social media.
¡Que emoción! @manaoficial Persona del Año 2018 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/5cT3BnTLH2
— Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 16, 2018
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“Telefonía,” Jorge Drexler
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SONG OF THE YEAR
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Label: Universal Music Latino
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Label: Sony Music Latin
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BEST ARRANGEMENT
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BEST RECORDING PACKAGE
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BEST CUMBIA/VALLENATO ALBUM
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BEST TROPICAL SONG
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BEST SINGER-SONGWRITER ALBUM
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BEST RANCHERO/MARIACHI ALBUM
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BEST BANDA ALBUM
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BEST ENGINEERED ALBUM
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BEST LONG FORM MUSIC VIDEO
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