Music lovers, be prepared to rejoice! The 2013 Latin Billboard Award nominees were announced, which included huge sweeps from heavy-hitters Don Omar, Romeo Santos, and Jenni Rivera.
While El Rey garnered 16 nominations last year, the reggaetonero managed to lead the show with 18 nominations this year. Don Omar’s include, “Artist of the Year,” Social Artist of the Year,” and “Streaming Artist of the Year.”
Not trailing too far behind is Romeo, who nabbed 12 nominations thanks to his hit album, Formula Vol 1. The bachatero is up for “Album of the Year,” “Artist of the Year,” and “Tropical Album of the Year,” just to name a few.
The late Jenni Rivera is the leading female artist with a total of 11 nominations. Her hit album, Joyas Prestadas: Pop is up for “Album of the Year” and her latest album, La Misma Gran Señor, received a nom for “Latin Pop Album of the Year.”
The nominees were announced by actress Gaby Espino and actor Miguel Varoni and the awards will be handed out on Apr. 25 at 7pm on Telemundo.
Artist of the Year:
Don Omar
Prince Royce
Jenni Rivera
Romeo Santos
Artist of the Year, New:
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Juan Magan
Jesus Ojeda y Sus Parientes
Michel Telo
Tour of the Year:
Vicente Fernandez
GIGANT3S: Marc Anthony, Chayanne & Marco Antonio Solis
Enrique Iglesias & Jennifer Lopez
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Social Artist of the Year:
Don Omar
Pitbull
Shakira
Michel Telo
Crossover Artist of the Year:
Chris Brown
Flo Rida
PSY
Rihanna
Song of the Year:
3BallMTY Featuring El Bebeto & America Sierra “Intentalo”
Juan Magan Featuring Pitbull & El Cata “Bailando Por El Mundo”
Don Omar Featuring Natty Natasha “Dutty Love”
Michel Telo “Ai Se Eu Te Pego”
Latin Pop Song of the Year:
Jesse & Joy “Corre!”
Shakira “Addicted To You”
Michel Telo “Ai Se Eu Te Pego”
Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain “Algo Me Gusta De Ti”
Tropical Song of the Year:
Prince Royce “Incondicional”
Prince Royce “Las Cosas Pequeñas”
Romeo Santos “La Diabla”
Romeo Santos Featuring Usher “Promise”
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