The YouTube Latin Music Awards 2015
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The YouTube Latin Music Awards are back for their second year, and we’re celebrating the best in Latin music with a live awards show on October 26!
Introduction
What are the YouTube Latin Music Awards?
The YouTube Latin Music Awards are an annual awards show that celebrates the best in Latin music. The awards are determined by a combination of popular vote and a panel of experts, and they are given out in a variety of categories. The show is broadcast live on YouTube, and it features performances from some of the biggest names in Latin music.
When and where were they held?
The YouTube Latin Music Awards 2015 were held on Wednesday, November 18th at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida.
Who were the nominees?
The YouTube Latin Music Awards is an annual awards show that honors the top Latin music videos of the year. The 2015 nominees were announced on October 5, 2015, and the award show took place on November 3, 2015.
The nominees for Artist of the Year were:
-Enrique Iglesias
-Juanes
-Marco Antonio Solís
-Ricky Martin
-Romeo Santos
The nominee for Video of the Year were:
-“Bailar” by Deorro feat. Elvis Crespo
-“El Perdón” by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias
-“Hilito” by Ricky Martin
-“La Gozadera” by Gente de Zona feat. Marc Anthony
-” Lean On” by Major Lazer & DJ Snake feat. MØ
Highlights
The YouTube Latin Music Awards 2015 took place on October 8, at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. The show was hosted by actor/comedian Mario Lopez and actress/singer Roselyn Sanchez. The show featured live performances by some of the biggest names in Latin music, including J Balvin, Ricky Martin, and Wisin & Yandel.
Best Video
The best video award went to Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee for the international smash hit “Despacito,” becoming the most-viewed YouTube video of all time with over 4.5 billion views. The music video was also nominated for Song of the Year and Artist of the Year.
Best Artist
The YouTube Latin Music Awards are back for their second year, and here are the surprising results.
In the “Best Artist” category, there was a three-way tie between J. Balvin, Maluma and Reykon. All three artists are Columbian, and this is the first time in Latin Grammy history that there has been a tie in this category.
J. Balvin is a reggaeton singer who is best known for his 2014 hit single “Ay Vamos.” Maluma is a rapper and singer who has also been nominated for a Grammy this year. Reykon is a reggaeton artist whose song “El Chisme” went viral on YouTube last year.
The YouTube Latin Music Awards were created to recognize the best Latin music videos on YouTube. They are based on data from YouTube, including views, shares, comments and likes.
Best New Artist
The YouTube Latin Music Awards are back, and this year’s show is shaping up to be one of the most explosive and star-studded yet. The 2015 event will feature live performances by some of the biggest names in Latin music, as well as appearances by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
And the award for Best New Artist goes to…
The YouTube Latin Music Awards are back, and this year’s show is shaping up to be one of the most explosive and star-studded yet. The 2015 event will feature live performances by some of the biggest names in Latin music, as well as appearances by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
And the award for Best New Artist goes to…
Conclusion
The show was a great success and everyone had a great time. The YouTube Latin Music Awards 2015 was a great way to showcase Latin music and culture to the world. Thank you to everyone who participated and we hope to see you next year!
Who won?
The YouTube Latin Music Awards 2015 were held on Thursday, October 8th in Miami, Florida. This year, the awards show recognized the best music videos and channels in various Latin genres.
Some of the big winners of the night included Shakira, who won both Artist of the Year and Video of the Year for her song “La La La (Brazil 2014),” as well as Best Female Artist; Pablo Alborán, who won Best Male Artist; and Maluma, who took home both Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Best Pop/Rock Video for his song “Cuatro Babys.”
Other noteworthy winners include Ozuna (who won both New Artist of the Year and Favoriteartist); Calle 13 (Best Urban Fusion/Performance); J Balvin (Best Hip Hop Video); Jesse & Joy (Best Tropical Song); Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga (Best Regional Mexican Video); Residente (both Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Performance and Best Lyrics Video); Ricky Martin (the Social Media Award); Los Tigres del Norte (the Legacy Award); and Jorge Drexler (the Innovation Award).
What does this mean for Latin music?
It is clear that the YouTube Latin Music Awards are a resounding success. What does this mean for Latin music? It means that the genre is no longer constrained by geographic borders. It also means that artists from all over the world are able to reach a wider audience than ever before. This is a huge win for Latin music, and we can only expect it to continue to grow in popularity in the years to come.
