Billboard and Telemundo have unveiled the finalists for the highly anticipated 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards, setting the stage for a thrilling competition. Leading the pack with a remarkable 21 entries is the 24-year-old sensation Peso Pluma, who finds himself contending for the prestigious title of Artist of the Year. Standing alongside Peso Pluma in this fierce category are powerhouses Karol G, Bad Bunny, Grupo Frontera, and Fuerza Regida.
The realm of Regional Mexican music enjoys significant representation not only within this category but also across the entire roster of finalists. The genre’s popularity continues to surge globally, and the formidable trio of Grupo Frontera, Peso Pluma, and Fuerza Regida has played a pivotal role in its worldwide expansion. In parallel, the superstar duo of Bad Bunny and Karol G also vies for the Artist of the Year title. These two icons have consistently etched their names in history with groundbreaking tours and music. Remarkably, Bad Bunny and Karol G stand as the only artists to have achieved the remarkable feat of having all-Spanish-language albums top the all-genre Billboard 200, marking an extraordinary milestone.
As the anticipation builds, the burning question remains: Who will emerge victorious in the coveted Artist of the Year category? Music enthusiasts can tune in to the live broadcast from the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida, on Thursday, October 5th. The prestigious awards ceremony will be simulcast on Telemundo, Universo, Peacock, the Telemundo App, and will resonate across Latin America and the Caribbean through Telemundo Internacional.
Finalists and eventual winners are determined through crucial fan interactions with music, encompassing aspects such as audio and video streaming, album and song sales, radio airplay, and touring, all meticulously tracked by Billboard and its esteemed data partner, Luminate. This year’s awards recognize outstanding achievements within the chart period from August 13, 2022, to August 12, 2023.
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