Some of the content on this site expresses viewpoints and opinions that are not those of the Recording Academy. “My heart breaks, and I pray for the world,” Balvin said in Spanish before performing “Rojo,” from his album “Colores.” A video montage highlighted various issues — the coronavirus pandemic, a mental health crisis and protests against inequality — as Balvin stood underneath a massive sculpture of praying hands. "Even though the world feels bleak," he said during the performance breakdown, "and our fears can overtake us, this is the moment that our hearts, which are bleeding, can feel again, that we can come together and fight for our dreams and a better future.". Bad Bunny, who has nine nominations at the 2020 Latin Grammys, will also perform at the awards show on Nov. 19. A vida sempre vence #EmicidaAmarElo @LatinGRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/q67qtqATys, Read: Emicida Wins Best Portuguese Language Rock Or Alternative Album For 'AmarElo' | 2020 Latin GRAMMYs, Colombian pop singer Mike Bahía won the coveted Best New Artist Latin GRAMMY and was one of the artists able to enjoy the show on-site in Miami. It all came together when Fernández joined forces with Nodal for a duet performance of their track, "Más No Puedo.". Record of the year went to Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz for “Contigo.” Residente, of Calle 13 fame, took home song of the year for his deeply personal track “René,” which reflects on the Puerto Rican rapper’s own mental health struggles. Bichiyal & Si Veo A Tu Mamá @sanbenito #LatinGRAMMY pic.twitter.com/dVJz0Oh5fZ, Earlier, during the Latin GRAMMY Premiere ceremony, the "Vete" artist took home Best Reggaeton Performance for another YHLQMDLG hit single, "Yo Perreo Sola. The high energy performance had him sing two tracks from his 2020 Latin GRAMMY-nominated LP, YHLQMDLG, "Bichiyal" and "Si Veo A Tu Mama." With her homeland currently living through politically tumultuous times, it's no surprise that the folk singer, who twice moonlighted in an official political capacity, had something to say about the current events in her country. All rights reserved. Bad Bunny Rocks the Latin GRAMMY Awards From Puerto Rico With Two Drastically Different Performances Author: Jennifer Drysdale‍ Published: 7:14 PM PST November 19, 2020 The trio of singers were clearly in their element, but the party truly began once the band reached the chorus as Best New Artist nominee Rauw Alejandro walked out with the Original Rude Girl herself, Ivy Queen. He tagged his epic collab list after the note. One thing that didn't change, however, were the surprises and memorable performances throughout the history-making night. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Reporter covering television and pop culture, sweeping several closely watched categories, first responders on bass, drums and guitar. Bad Bunny went above and beyond with his performance at the Latin GRAMMYs as he unveiled what felt like more of a short music video production of a live show. Watch Bad Bunny's Performance at the 2020 Latin Grammys Bad Bunny's Latin Grammys Performance Was Like a Scene Straight Out of Fast & Furious November 19, 2020 by Monica Sisavat Bad Bunny's YHLQMDLG, J Balvin and Bad Bunny's Oasis, J Balvin's Colores, Camilo's Por Primera Vez, Kany Garcia's Mesa Para Dos, Jesse & Joy's Aire (Version Dia,) Ricky Martin's Pausa, Fito Paez' La Conquista Del Espacio, and Carlos Vives' Cumbiana were other nominees. Check out all the complete 2020 Latin GRAMMY winners and nominees list here. Indie pop-folk singer Natalia Lafourcade took home the award show’s top prize, winning album of the year for “Un Canto por México, Vol. Like other awards shows this year, the Latin Grammys shifted its format because of the coronavirus pandemic. Laferte previously won the Best Alternative Album award in 2019 and Best Alternative Song in 2017, when she was nominated for five different awards. J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Ozuna lead nominations for 2020 Latin Grammy Awards J Balvin leads the Latin Grammys field with 13 nominations, including … Carla Morrison told GRAMMY.com about her excitement about dueting with Ricky Martin during the Latin GRAMMYs broadcast. [CDATA[/* >*/ We’ve rounded up a few notable performances and moments from the show, with details on the major winners below. In under three minutes, the Lapa Arches of Rio de Janeiro bore witness as Anitta danced, sung in Portuguese, Spanish and English, and even played a bit of percussion to boot. Todos en la terna ganamos y sanamos corazones con nuestras notas. 2020 Latin GRAMMYs: Bad Bunny, Karol G, Marc Anthony and Christian Nodal to Perform. J Balvin, Bad Bunny, and Ozuna lead the nominations for the 2020 Latin Grammys. One large change to the awards show was the shift to having a few of the night's performances streamed from different cities in Latin America, including Guadalajara, Madrid, Buenos Aires, San Juan and Rio de Janeiro. Eu disse que via vocês no pódio! Latin GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony & First-Ever Brazilian Premiere Ceremony. The Latin Recording Academy hosted the 21st Latin GRAMMY Awards, held Thursday (Nov. 19) in Miami, this year without a live audience or the usual red carpet due to the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. He shared two pictures from the evening, as well as an inspirational message to his fans: "You don't need to be the richest, the most beautiful or much less the person with the most contacts to get to where you want to be; you just have to want it every day and work for it…". Who's performing at the 2020 Latin Grammys? tengo tantas ganas de traer nueva musicaAAAA pic.twitter.com/sefTo6dMFz. Anitta, J Balvin, Bad Bunny, to name a few. “My heart breaks, and I pray for the world,” Balvin … @Residente Mejor Canción de Rap/Hip Hop #LatinGRAMMY pic.twitter.com/TzGiRnFkJS, This year's awards ceremony welcomed the debut of three new categories: Best Reggaeton Performance, Best Rap/Hip Hop Song and Best Pop/Rock Song. 1″ — an ode to the folk music of her native country. Colombian reggaetonero J Balvin took to Instagram to share his touching performance of "Rojo" from last night, and to commemorate his Best Urban Music Album for Colores, his musical rainbow that includes the track. She tweeted: "Thank you to every member of the Latin GRAMMYs who saw in Un Canto Por Mexico the voice, talent and work of many…", Gracias a cada miembro de @latinGRAMMY que reconoció en #UncantoporMéxico la voz, el talento y el trabajo de muchos. He and Calibre 50 performed their song, "Decepciones," backed by a mariachi group. Natalia Lafourcade, “Un Canto por México, Vol. Actress Yalitza Aparicio joined Ana Brenda Contreras and Carlos Rivera on hosting duties. As he concluded the performance, he and his dancers turned to applaud the band. [CDATA[>*/ Mr. 305 appeared with a band of front-line workers — literally — performing his pandemic-inspired anthem “I Believe That We Will Win” with first responders on bass, drums and guitar. Balvin scored a whopping 13 nominations for the 2020 Latin Grammys, ... best urban fusion/performance and best reggaeton performance categories. But Lafourcade’s best album victory is especially notable because male artists tend to dominate that category — when Rosalía won best album last year, she became the first woman to do so in 13 years. Earlier in the day, Residente was the first artist to win a Latin GRAMMY for Best Rap/Hip-Hop Song. J Balvin, Bad Bunny, and Ozuna had the most nominations. /*--> * / / * -- >