‘Billboard Latin Music Awards’ 2015: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Billboard Latin Music Awards

Today, we celebrate latin music! Many of your favorite artists are getting ready to perform at the Billboard Latin Music Awards and others will be awarded for their work. The Billboard Latin Music Awards -which was launched in 1994- honors the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin music.

The Billboard Latin Music Awards includes artist from the United States, Latin America, and Spain. This year, the award show will take place in Miami.

Here’s what you need to know:


1.The Billboard Latin Music Awards takes over Social Media

Marc Anthony

Marc Anthony rehearses for the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards, from Miami, Florida at the BankUnited Center, University of Miami on April 28, 2015 — (Photo by: John Parra/Telemundo)

Fans can follow the excitement of the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Twitter and Instagram @LatinBillboards and on Facebook.com/LatinBillboards, plus join the conversation using #Billboards2015.


2. Gaby Espino teams up with Pedro Fernandez to host

Belinda

(l-r) Belinda and Juan Magan rehearse for the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards, from Miami, Florida at the BankUnited Center, University of Miami on April 29, 2015 — (Photo by: John Parra/Telemundo)

TV actress Gaby Espino and Mexican singer-actor Pedro Fernandez will co-host the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will take place at The Ritz-Carlton in Miami Beach, Florida.


3.Romeo Santos & Enrique Iglesias on the Top of the List

Romeo Santos

Romeo Santos rehearses for the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards, from Miami, Florida at the BankUnited Center, University of Miami on April 29, 2015 — (Photo by: John Parra/Telemundo)

Romeo Santos and Enrique Iglesias top the list of this year’s nominees. Santos has 21 and Iglesias 19 nominations.


4.Jennifer Lopez Honors Selena

Suzette Quintanilla, Selena Quintanilla,Selena Quintanilla Selena the One

Suzette posted this photo of her sister Selena Quintanilla on her Instagram a year ago. (Instagram/Suzette Quintanilla)

Jennifer Lopez will honor the late Selena Quintanilla on her 44th Birthday with a musical tribute.


5.After the Billboard Latin Music Awards

J. Balvin

J Balvin rehearses for the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards, from Miami, Florida at the BankUnited Center, University of Miami on April 27, 2015 — (Photo by: John Parra/Telemundo)

After the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2015, NBC Universo will air “Premios Billboard: All Access,” a thrilling behind-the-scenes look at this year’s Billboard that you should not miss. This one-hour special will feature one-on-one interviews with finalists and performers of the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards, as well as all the preparation of many top Latin recording artists as they were getting ready for the show. It will also be taking the audience to the actual Billboard Latin Music Conference for an inside look at where the music industry’s top executives and artists converge to discuss the music business.”Premios Billboard: All Access” will be hosted by NBC Universo’s Yarel Ramos accompanied by guest correspondent Augusto Valverde.