2000 - 2004
“Since our first awards presentation in the year 2000, the Latin GRAMMYs have provided an international spotlight for Latin music…”. Manuel Abud, CEO, The Latin Recording Academy
2000
Shakira, who won the Latin GRAMMY for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, performed at the 1st Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles. Cuban icon Celia Cruz won the Latin GRAMMY Award for Best Salsa Performance at the 1st Annual Latin GRAMMYs...
2001
In 2001, the live broadcast was cancelled due to the September 11th terrorist attacks. Winners were later announced in a press conference out of respect for the victims. Alejandro Sanz had the most Latin GRAMMY wins that year, including Record Of The...
2002
Vicente Fernández was named as the third Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year and performed “Aca Entre Nos" during the telecast.
2003
In the 4th Annual Latin GRAMMY (2003) Juanes was the biggest winner of the evening and performed a medley of “La Paga” and “Latin Girls” with Black Eyed Peas. A medley of artists including Gloria Estefan, Willie Colón, Marc Anthony, Arturo Sandoval...
2004
Until de 5th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, the show aired in English. Subsequently, it switched to a Spanish-Language broadcast. During the ceremony Marco Antonio Solís performed a lively rendition of his his song “Más Que Tu Amigo” during the...
2005 - 2009
The chief goal of the Latin GRAMMY is to recognize excellence and create a greater public awareness of the cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists.
2005
Ivan Lins becomes the first Portuguese-language Album of the Year winner at the 6th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. Los 12 Discípulos sang “Quitate Tu Pa’ Ponerme Yo,” the first reggaeton performance during a Latin GRAMMY telecast...
2006
Shakira became the first female artist to win Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, and Song Of The Year during the 7th Annual Latin GRAMMY telecast. Gilberto Santa Rosa, Víctor Manuelle, Anais, and Andy Montañez performed a musical tribute to salsa...
2007
Juan Luis Guerra was honored as the 2007 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™ and had the most Latin GRAMMY wins that year. Juan Luis Guerra was honored as the 2007 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™ and had the most Latin GRAMMY wins...
2008
Gloria Estefan was honored as the first female Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™ and performed during the telecast with José Feliciano and Carlos Santana. Jorge Celedón & Mariachi Sol de México performed “Esta Vida” during...
2009
Juan Gabriel, the 2009 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™, gave a near 40-minute performance during the 10th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards in Las Vegas. Calle 13 gave a rousing performance with Rubén Blades during...
2010 - 2014
With more than 60 educational programs in 10 years, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to music as a key to help change in society.
2010
Jenni Rivera gave what would be her last Latin GRAMMY performance during the telecast in Las Vegas. Juan Luis Guerra and Chris Botti took the stage to perform during the 11th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards...
2011
Calle 13 set a record with nine Latin GRAMMY wins, making them the most awarded artist at the 12th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards...
2012
The number of nominees for each category in the general field (Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist) expanded to include 10 nominees. Jesse & Joy won four Latin GRAMMYs including Record Of The Year and Song...
2013
Miguel Bosé was honored as the 2013 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™. A new category for Best Urban Performance was added to the Urban Music Field, and Mala Rodríguez became the first female artist and the first Spanish artist to win...
2014
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® was launched on April 23th, 2014. To date, the Foundation has donated more than $10 million to students, schools, music programs, musicologists, and researchers from around the globe, with the support of...
2015 - 2019
“In our day to day, our focus remains on doing our best to help change lives… We endeavor to provide resources and create initiatives that continue to better the conditions for Latin music”. Gabriel Abaroa, CEO Emeritus, Latin Recording Academy
2015
Natalia Lafourcade won Album of The Year to become the most awarded female artist with a total of 17 career Latin GRAMMYs. Bomba Estéreo performed a duet of “Fiesta” with Will Smith during the telecast...
2016
The Argentinian band Los Fabulosos Cadillacs delivered an electrifying performance of “El Rey del Swing” and “Matador”. During the 17th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, Marc Anthony, and Jennifer López delivered a captivating duet...
2017
Alejandro Sanz was joined onstage by a group of DREAMers for a performance of “Cuando Nadie Me Ve”, “No Es Lo Mismo” and “Corazón Partío” during the telecast in Las Vegas. Luis Fonsi, Bomba Estéreo, Víctor Manuelle and Diplo performed "Despacito"...
2018
After winning her first Latin GRAMMY for Best Urban/Fusion Performance, Rosalía delivers a heartfelt acceptance speech thanking the female artist who have influenced her musical career. There is a tie for the first time in Best Norteño Album category...
2019
After winning Best Urban Album, Bad Bunny advocates for reggaeton during his speech, highlighting its significance in Latin culture. Alex Fernández, Vicente Fernández and Alejandro Fernández, three generations of the family, performed together onstage...
2020 - 2024
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of The Latin GRAMMYs the show returns to the place it calls home, Miami, where The Latin Academy’s journey commenced, and its headquarters remain.
2020
Due the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, The Latin GRAMMYs featured several remote performances from around the world, including Fito Páez and Nathy Peluso in Argentina and Christian Nodal and Alejandro Fernández in México...
2021
Gloria Estefan featuring Anitta, Farina, Diego Torres, Giulia Be, Carlinhos Brown and Pedro Capó, opened the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards with medley of Estefan’s songs "Abriendo Puertas," "Cuando Hay Amor" and "Magalenha"...
2022
Rosalía became the first female artist to win the Album of The Year category more than once. Ángela Álvarez and Silvana Estrada tied for Best New Artist during the 23rd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. At 95, Álvarez made history as the oldest musician...
2023
The 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards were held in Seville, Spain, our first-ever show outside of the United States, marking a historic milestone for our organization and Latin music at large...
2024
The Latin Recording Academy® Announces the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards Return to Miami...