The Latin Grammys at 25: the 10 Biggest Moments
The Latin Grammys are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year.
The awards show has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1997, and it has become one of the most prestigious events in the music industry.
Over the years, the Latin Grammys have witnessed some truly iconic moments.
Here are 10 of the most memorable moments from the show's history:
1. Shakira's groundbreaking performance in 2001
Shakira's performance of "Whenever, Wherever" at the 2001 Latin Grammys was a watershed moment for Latin music.
The song's catchy melody and sensual dance moves helped to introduce Latin music to a global audience.
2. Juanes' historic win in 2003
In 2003, Juanes made history by becoming the first rock artist to win the Latin Grammy for Album of the Year.
His album "Un Día Normal" was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to pave the way for other rock artists to succeed in the Latin music market.
3. Calle 13's controversial performance in 2009
Calle 13's performance of "Atrévete-te-te" at the 2009 Latin Grammys was one of the most controversial in the show's history.
The song's lyrics were critical of the Latin Grammy Awards, and the band's performance was seen as a protest against the commercialization of Latin music.
4. The Black Eyed Peas' Latin Grammy win in 2010
The Black Eyed Peas' win for Record of the Year in 2010 was a surprise to many.
The group's song "I Gotta Feeling" was a global hit, but it was not expected to win a Latin Grammy.
5. Juan Gabriel's emotional tribute to José José in 2016
In 2016, Juan Gabriel gave an emotional tribute to his friend and fellow Mexican singer José José.
Gabriel performed a medley of José José's hits, and the performance brought tears to the eyes of many in the audience.
6. Alejandro Sanz's record-breaking win in 2017
In 2017, Alejandro Sanz broke the record for the most Latin Grammy wins by a single artist.
Sanz won four awards that night, bringing his total to 20.
7. Bad Bunny's historic performance in 2018
In 2018, Bad Bunny made history by becoming the first artist to perform in Spanish at the Coachella Festival.
His performance was a huge success, and it helped to introduce Latin music to a new audience.
8. Rosalía's groundbreaking Album of the Year win in 2019
In 2019, Rosalía made history by becoming the first female artist to win the Latin Grammy for Album of the Year.
Her album "El Mal Querer" was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to push the boundaries of Latin music.
9. Billie Eilish's surprise win in 2020
In 2020, Billie Eilish made history by becoming the first non-Latin artist to win the Latin Grammy for Record of the Year.
Her song "Everything I Wanted" was a global hit, and its win was a testament to the growing popularity of Latin music.
10. Camilo and Evaluna's romantic performance in 2021
In 2021, Camilo and Evaluna gave a romantic performance of their song "Vida de Rico" at the Latin Grammys.
The performance was a huge hit, and it helped to solidify the couple's status as one of the most popular Latin music duos.
