Two actors co-hosted the Latin Awards Billboard 2017. They were Kate Del Castillo and Carlos Ponce. The award show transmitted Latin music. In addition, awards recognition. It had 200 million TV viewers.
The reggeaton singer Daddy Yankee did the grand opening. He sang his new solo hit “Hula Hoop.” Afterwards new artist Ozuna sang with him.
Other artists performed. The Mexican band Reik sang. Their song “Ya me entere.” Reggeaton singer Wisin sang with Ozuna. The song “Escapate Conmigo.” Mexican artist, Alejandro Fernandez performed his new song. His song “Se Que Te Duele.” Including more artists like Banda Sinaloense De Sergio Lizarraga and the Duo Gente de Zona.
Zion and Lennox sang with J. Balvin. Yandel sang with the band CNCO. Artist Nicky Jam then joined them.
Jennifer Lopez sang after being recognized for her artistic trajectory. Artist Ricardo Arjona was recognized too. Both were given an award. Jennifer Lopez received the award “Stardom.” Ricardo Arjona was awarded with “Lifetime Achievement Award.”
Luis Fonsi was another artist that sang. Fonsi was awarded with “Spirit of Hope.” Because he has been helping St. Jude Children’s Hospital. He sang his new song “Despacito.” Daddy Yankee sang with him too. It’s the first Spanish song to be on a top list for a long period of time. It was on Spotify’s top list. Also, the first time with over 1 billion views on YouTube.
The awards varied for each winner. Many were nominated. However only few were the winners. Jennifer Lopez won another award. It was “Artist of The Year in Social Media.” Nicky Jam achieved three awards. The three awards were “Latin Rhythm of The Year” and “Male Artist of The Year.” Lastly “Hot Latin Song.”
The Colombian artist J. Balvin won too. He won for “Artist of The Year.” Marc Anthony won also. He won for “Solo Artist of The Year.” And the Duo Gente de Zona won too. The award “Tropical Album of The Year.” The band CNCO won “Latin Pop Duo/Group Album.”
It was an unforgettable night. It had many spectators. Furthermore TV viewers conversing about it. Specifically because of Jennifer Lopez outfits. Additionally the new hit “Despacito.” It has many people listening to it all over the world.