The highly anticipated 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards ceremony is just around the corner.
Hosted by actors Carmen Villalobos and Danilo Carrera, the gala will celebrate the most outstanding talents in Latin music. This year, the awards show will air on Sunday, Oct. 20, and will be broadcast on Telemundo, along with digital coverage on multiple platforms, giving fans the chance to fully immerse themselves in the show — from the pre-show to the main ceremony — from anywhere.
The 31st edition of Premios Billboard will bring together an all-star lineup spanning a variety of genres and generations. Among the most-anticipated appearances are J Balvin, Chencho Corleone, Fuerza Regida, Gloria Trevi, Xavi, Grupo Niche, Pepe Aguilar, Prince Royce, Proyecto Uno, Yandel, Maria Becerra and Gabito Ballesteros, who will offer performances that promise to surprise and delight the global audience.
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Here are the details of how and where to watch the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards and some highlights.
Pre-Show
Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET and will be available on a wide range of digital platforms. Hosted by Aleyda Ortiz and Gabriel Coronel, viewers will be able to watch their favorite artists walk the blue carpet through the Telemundo app and social media channels including YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X and the FAST Telemundo Al Día channel.
Awards Ceremony
Beginning at 9 p.m. ET, the awards ceremony will air on Telemundo and can be viewed simultaneously on the Telemundo app and the Peacock streaming service. For those outside the United States, the show will be available through Telemundo Internacional in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Highlights
Among the most anticipated moments of the night is Fuerza Regida performing its hits “Tu Name” and “Nel.” Grupo Niche will pay tribute to their legacy with a revamped version of their iconic “Cali Pachanguero,” while Pepe Aguilar will bring a medley of his greatest hits to the stage. Additionally, J Balvin will present a new arrangement of his recent hit “Cosa de Locos” in a promising performance.
The stage will also welcome music and television personalities as award presenters, including Alexa Martín, Alicia Machado, Camila Fernández, Kali Uchis, Mau y Ricky, Lupillo Rivera, and Yahritza y Su Esencia, who will join in the celebration to recognize the best in the industry.
Special Awards
Regional Mexican star Pepe Aguilar will receive the Billboard Hall of Fame Award, joining previous honorees Joan Sebastian, Marc Anthony and Vicente Fernandez. Colombian hitmaker J Balvin will be recognized with the Spirit of Hope Award, created more than 20 years ago in honor of Selena Quintanilla. While Spanish icon Alejandro Sanz will receive the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award, which in the past has been given to artists such as Los Temerarios, Ricardo Arjona and Los Ángeles Azules. More details on the special awards can be found here.
About the Finalists
This year, the finalists is led by Karol G, who has 17 mentions in key categories such as Artist of the Year, Tour of the Year, and Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year. Bad Bunny and Peso Pluma follow closely behind with 15 mentions each. Other notable finalists include Feid, with 11 mentions, and regional Mexican stars Fuerza Regida and Junior H, both with 8 mentions, including Artist of the Year. See the full list of finalists here.
The Billboard Latin Music Awards recognize the impact of Latin music on the global scene, being the only awards based directly on the performance of albums, songs and artists on Billboard’s weekly charts. This year, awards will be presented in 49 categories, spanning the genres of Latin pop, tropical, Latin rhythm and regional Mexican. Produced by Telemundo in collaboration with Billboard and American Country Broadcast Inc., the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards not only celebrate artistic excellence, but also the growth and expansion of Latin music worldwide.
