**Juan Luis Guerra Triumphs as Top Winner at the Latin Grammy Awards**
In a dazzling ceremony held at the Kaseya Center in Miami, the illustrious Latin Grammy Awards celebrated the best of Latin music from across the globe. The event saw more than 700 artists competing across 58 categories, striking a balance between established icons and emerging talents. The night paid tribute to legendary artists Juan Gabriel, José José, and Vicente Fernández, with performances delivered by Anitta and Tiago in their honor.
Standout performances lit up the stage, featuring the likes of Shakira, Bad Bunny, Anitta, Karol G, Luis Fonsi, and Pitbull. This 25th edition of the Latin Grammy Awards honored Colombian artist Carlos Vives as “Person of the Year” for his three-decade-long dedication to reinterpreting Colombian folk music for global audiences.
The evening reached its climax with a grand homage to Dominican artist Juan Luis Guerra, who emerged as the biggest winner of the night, securing four Grammy trophies for his album “Radio Güira.” His accolades included the prestigious Record of the Year and Album of the Year, outperforming heavyweights like Shakira, Karol G, and Residente. Meanwhile, Argentinian artist Nathy Peluso claimed three awards for her album “Grasa,” including Best Long Form Music Video, Best Alternative Song with “El Día Que Perdí Mi Juventud,” and Best Rap/Hip-Hop Song with “Aprender a Amar.”
Uruguayan musician Jorge Drexler won Song of the Year for “Derrumbe” and Best Singer-Songwriter Song. Chile’s Mon Laferte took home the award for Best Alternative Music Album for “Autopoiética.” Colombian newcomer Ela Taubert was recognized as Best New Artist, with Mexico’s Edgar Barrera earning three trophies for Composer of the Year, Producer of the Year, and Best Regional Mexican Song.
This milestone year for the Latin Grammys introduced new awards for Best Latin Electronic Music Performance and Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album. Bizarrap and Shakira took the former with the remix of “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” while Carin León won the latter with “Boca Chueca, Vol. 1.” Additionally, Residente received the award for Best Short Form Music Video for “313,” and Chiquis Rivera won Best Banda Album for “Diamantes.”
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**Carlos Vives Honored as Latin Grammy’s ‘Person of the Year’**
Colombian music legend Carlos Vives was celebrated as the ‘Person of the Year’ at the 25th Latin Grammy Awards. Over his illustrious career spanning more than three decades, Vives has played a pivotal role in bringing Colombian folk music to the international stage. His distinctive fusion of rock, pop, and vallenato has made him a beloved figure in the Latin music world. In his acceptance speech, Vives expressed gratitude for the recognition of his lifelong commitment to music that bridged cultural gaps and celebrated his Colombian roots. This accolade underlines his lasting influence and remarkable contributions to the Latin music scene.