BILLBOARD AWARDS 2022: The Best Of The Live Award Ceremony

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Despite the strong storm that has hit the state of Florida, a new edition of the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2022 is being held today from the Watsco Center in the city of Miami.

After a week of Billboard conferences with the participation of artists like Maluma, Chiquis and his brothers, Camilo, Eduin Caz, Maluma. Tokisha, Edgar Barrera and many more figures from the music scene, today the artists gather on the same stage to reward the best of music in different genres.

Bad Bunny leads this competition as a finalist in 23 categories, followed by Colombian Karol G with 15 options, while Inglewood’s daughter Becky G and Puerto Rican Farruko appear with 11 nominations. Rauw Alejandro arrives with 10, Aventura with 7 and Eslabon Armado with 6 options.

In addition, figures such as Raphael, who will be receiving the Artistic Achievement AwardJosé Feliciano will receive the Legend AwardNicky Jam will receive the Hall of Fame AwardChayanne the Award Icon and singer Christina Aguilera will win the Billboard Spirit of Hope Award.

Then we will be updating minute by minute everything that is happening in this awards.

6:20 p.m. Puerto Rican Farruko presented the world premiere of the remix of his great success “Nazareno”, and also presented a preview of what will be his next single “Viaje” on the stage of the Billboard Latin Music Awards, while sending a message of empathy and union with people affected by natural phenomena that have recently occurred.

6:05 p.m. The actress Jacky Bracamontes was in charge of announcing the Icon Award that was awarded to the Puerto Rican Chayanne, who before receiving it, the Puerto Rican star took the stage to sing for the first time on television his song “Como tú y yo ”, a proposal very much in his style, the same one that conquered an entire generation. The award was presented by one of the executives of Sony, his record label. “I want to thank a lot of people,” said the artist and named his parents, his fans and all the people who helped him become the star he is today. “Thank you for this recognition, to my son Lorenzo and my daughter Isidora,” added Chayanne about her daughter who is starting a career in music.

6:02 p.m. Emilia and Isabella Sierre presented the “Hot Latin Song” award, Vocal Collaboration of the Year, which Becky G & Karol G won for their hit “Mamiii”. To receive him came the “Girl from Inglewood”. “I have had the opportunity to collaborate with many women,” said Becky G, naming them all and thanking her for the opportunity.

5:53 p.m. The members of the Grupo Firme arrived on stage to give voice to their hit “Ya supérame” and were later joined by Colombian Camilo to present their first collaboration entitled “Alaska”. Colombia and Mexico joined in a single feeling at a party rhythm.

5:39 p.m. The Cuban Willy Chirino was in charge of presenting the Award for Artistic Career that was given to the legendary Spanish singer Raphael. After the presentation of a retrospective of his career and legacy, the interpreter of hits “Toco Madera”, “Provocation”, “Escándalo” and many more, received his award amid applause and a hug from his friend Willy Chirino. a kiss from a distance, Raphael said he was very excited because he has been in the public’s favor for many years.”And being at the Billboards Awards today is an honor,” said the star from Linares.

5:51 p.m. Eslabon Armado wins the award in the category “Top Latin Album” Artist of the Year Duo or Group

5:36 p.m. Colombian Manuel Turizo arrived on stage to perform his great summer hit “La Bachata”, a song that reached number 1 on the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart. Accompanied by his dancers, Turizo made the audience dance bachata.

5:32 p.m. The Argentine singer Tini makes her debut on the Latin Billboard stage with the interpretation of her ballad “Carne y bone”, I feel this is the first time she performs it on American television. The young artist interpreted with great feeling her theme of her sitting at the top of some stairs and accompanied by a string quartet and a grand piano.

Carlos Vives and Los Angeles Azules took the “Cumbia of the Heart” to Miami

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5:22 p.m. Los Angeles Azules and Colombian Carlos Vives join on stage for the first time in the television premiere of the song “Cumbia del corazón”. With a Mexican and Colombian flavor, those from Iztapalapa and Santa Marta filled the Wastco Center with rhythm to the sound of the accordion, while the public celebrates with clapping and the dancers add flavor to the evening.

Caliber 50 on stage at the Billboard Awards

5:16 p.m. Caliber 50, the favorite group of Argentine singer Emilia, presented its fusion of urban and regional Mexican on stage with the premiere of the television version of “El Mexicano es ca….”.

5:10 p.m. Carmen Villalobos and Lambda García announced the winner of the category “Latin Rhythm Song of the Year” who won Farruko for his song “Pepas”. “I do not come to give a religious or Christian message,” said the singer and took advantage of this space to send a humanitarian message for those who are suffering from the natural phenomena that are hitting various parts of the world.

5:09 p.m. The “Hot Latin Songs” Artist of the Year, Duo or Group award goes to Grupo Firme and they dedicate it “to their fans, their family and all their colleagues,” said Eduin Caz.

5:05 p.m. Jaime Camil and Kate del Castillo welcome the new installment of the Billboard Latin Music Awards.

5:00 pm. The celebration of the Billboard Awards kicks off from the Wastco Center in the city of Miami with an opening starring Ozuna and the premiere of his new song “La Copa”, a danceable single that takes him back to his origins.