BMI is hugely proud of its many songwriters who were celebrated at last night’s Latin GRAMMY Awards. Because of safety concerns, the annual event was produced out of multiple locations, but still featured some unforgettable performances, as well as several poignant moments with artists whose music made a lasting impact over the course of this past year. Among the multiple winners was Residente, who took home the Song of the Year Award for “René,” as well as the Best Rap/Hip-Hop Song Award for “Antes Que El Mundo Se Acabe.” Ozuna & Rosalía’s collaboration, “Yo X Ti, Tu X Mi,” was also celebrated with the award for Best Urban Fusion/Performance and the award for Best Urban Song.
Beyond the accolades, the evening was made extra special by some truly unique performances. Pitbull delivered one of the most energetic displays of the evening with a memorable take on “I Believe We Will Win (World Anthem)” with a band composed of current frontline workers and responders, including Major Frank Fernandez on drums, physician’s assistant Debi Kuiper-Tomas on bass, and Captain Eddy Alarcon and Lieutenant Troy Maness on guitar. Ricky Martin duetted beautifully with Carla Morrison on a rendition of “Recuerdo” before segueing into a stirring version of “Tiburones.” Karol G unleashed a rousing version of her smash hit “Tusa,” and J Balvin, who’d been nominated for a stunning 13 awards, performed a powerful rendition of “Rojo,” flanked by a full gospel choir.
Congratulations to all! Here’s a list of all the BMI winners.
Song Of The Year
Canción del Año
“RENÉ”
Residente, songwriter (Residente)
Best Pop Vocal Album
Mejor Álbum Vocal Pop
PAUSA
Ricky Martin
Best Urban Fusion/Performance
Mejor Fusión/Interpretación Urbana
“YO X TI, TU X MI”
Rosalía & Ozuna
Best Urban Music Album
Mejor Álbum de Música Urbana
COLORES
J Balvin
Best Rap/Hip Hop Song
Mejor Canción de Rap/Hip Hop
“ANTES QUE EL MUNDO SE ACABE”
Residente, songwriter (Residente)
Best Urban Song
Mejor Canción Urbana
“O X TI, TU X MI”
Ozuna & Rosalía, songwriters (Rosalía & Ozuna)
Best Rock Song
Mejor Canción de Rock
“BIUTIFUL”
Mon Laferte, songwriter (Mon Laferte)
Best Alternative Music Album
Mejor Álbum de Música Alternativa
SOBREVOLANDO
Cultura Profética
Best Alternative Song
Mejor Canción Alternativa
“EN CANTOS”
Ile, songwriter (Ile & Natalia Lafourcade*)
Best Banda Album
Mejor Álbum de Música Banda
PLAYLIST
Chiquis
Best Norteño Album
Mejor Álbum de Música Norteña
LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE AT FOLSOM PRISON
Los Tigres Del Norte
Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album
Mejor Álbum de Jazz Latino/Jazz
PUERTOS: MUSIC FROM INTERNATIONAL WATERS
Emilio Solla Tango Jazz Orchestra
Best Christian Album (Spanish Language)
Mejor Álbum Cristiano (En Español)
SOLDADO
Alex Campos
Producer of the Year
Productor del Año
Andrés Torres
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