American Latin Music Awards 2013: The Best and Worst
The American Latin Music Awards were handed out last night, and as always, there were some winners and losers. Here’s a look at the best and worst of the bunch.
The Best
This year’s show was a great display of Hispanic talent in the United States. From Jennifer Lopez to Marc Anthony, the show was filled with A-list celebrities. The night’s biggest winners were Ricky Martin and Shakira, who each took home three awards.
Other notable winners included Romeo Santos, who won Best Male Artist, and Gloria Estefan, who won the Lifetime Achievement Award. One of the night’s most emotional moments came when Selena Gomez paid tribute to her late friend, Jenni Rivera.
The complete list of winners is below:
-Ricky Martin: Artist of the Year, Video of the Year (“Come With Me”), and Hot Latin Song of the Year (“Vida”)
-Shakira: Latin Pop Artist of the Year Solo, Latin Pop Album of the Year (“Sale El Sol”), and Collaboration of the Year (“La La La (Brazil 2014)”)
-Romeo Santos: Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year Solo and Latin Rhythm Album of the Year (“Formula Vol. 2”)
-Gloria Estefan: Lifetime Achievement Award
-Jenni Rivera: Social Artist of the Year
The Worst
Every award show has its fair share of winners and losers — and the American Latin Music Awards are no different. Here are our picks for the best and worst moments from this year’s show.
Best:
– Jennifer Lopez’s stirring performance of “Qué Hiciste”
– Ricky Martin’s emotional acceptance speech for the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Award
– Chaves’ hilarious hosting gig
– Marco Antonio Solis’ show-stopping medley
Worst:
– Espinoza Paz’s unfortunate “wardrobe malfunction”
– Gloria Trevi’s lip syncing fail
– Juanes’ lackluster performance of “La Camisa Negra”
The In-Between
It’s been a big year for Latin music, with crossover hits, huge award shows, and plenty of controversy. The American Latin Music Awards were no exception, with a mix of amazing performances and some head-scratching moments. Here’s a look at the best and worst of the American Latin Music Awards 2013.
The Best
-Best Pop Album: Jesse & Joy, “¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro?”
-Best Urban Album: Daddy Yankee, “Prestige”
-Best Traditional Pop Album: Luis Miguel, “México en la Piel”
-Best Rock Album: Mana, “Drama y Luz”
-Best Alternative Song: Carla Morrison, “Dispara (Primera Fila) [En Vivo]”
-Best Salsa Album: Eddie Palmieri, “The Empire Strikes Backward”
-Best Merengue Album: Gisselle, “Irrepetible”
-Best Banda Album: Julión Alvarez y Su Norteño Banda, “En Vivo Desde Naucalpan 2013″
-Best Regional Mexican Song: Jenni Rivera, “La Gran Señora (En Vivo) [feat. Chiquis Rivera]”
The Worst
– Worst Dressed: Shakira
-Most Boring Performance: Gerardo Ortiz
-Worst Auto Tune Use: Pitbull
-Lamest Presenters: Mario Lopez and Debi Nova
