Shakira and Nicky Jam are all tied up…
The 40-year-old Colombian superstar and the 35-year-old Puerto Rican and Dominican American singer-songwriter top the list of finalists for the 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards with each earning nine nominations.
Shakira didn’t release an album in 2016. She competes in the social artist of the year category, while “La bicicleta,” her collaboration with Carlos Vives, is up for hot Latin song of the year, hot Latin song of the year, vocal event, and digital song of the year, among others.
In turn, Vives’ six entries are likewise largely driven by “La bicicleta.” Shakira is also up for an award with “Chantaje,” featuring Maluma, which competes against herself in the hot Latin song of the year, vocal event category.
Nicky Jam is a finalist largely due to his chart-topping song “Hasta el amanecer,” up for hot Latin song of the year, airplay song of the year, digital song of the year, streaming song of the year and Latin rhythm song of the year. The rapper, whose longtime game plan is to only release one lead single a year — though let’s see if that changes in 2017 — is also a finalist for Latin pop song of the year for “Ya me enteré,” his collaboration with Mexican pop group Reik. Nicky Jam is also up for artist of the year.
They are followed in number of entries by superstar Enrique Iglesias and regional Mexican bands Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho and Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizarraga, with eight entires each; Maluma, Juan Gabriel and J Balvin with seven each; and Wisin joins Carlos Vives with six each.
The awards will air live on April 27 on Telemundo, capping the Billboard Latin Music Conference that takes place April 24-27 at the Ritz Carlton in Miami Beach.
Here’s the full list of finalists below:
ARTIST CATEGORIES
Artist of the Year:
• J Balvin
• Juan Gabriel
• Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho
• Nicky Jam
Artist of the Year, New:
• CNCO
• Crecer Germán
• Ozuna
• Ulíces Chaidez y Sus Plebes
Tour of the Year:
• Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda
• Maná
• Marc Anthony
• Marco Antonio Solís
Social Artist of the Year:
• Enrique Iglesias
• Jennifer Lopez
• Maluma
• Shakira
Crossover Artist of the Year:
• Calvin Harris
• Drake
• Justin Bieber
• Rihanna
SONG CATEGORIES
Hot Latin Song of the Year:
• Carlos Vives & Shakira, “La Bicicleta”
• Daddy Yankee, “Shaky Shaky”
• Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin, “Duele El Corazón”
• Nicky Jam, “Hasta El Amanecer”
Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event:
• Carlos Vives & Shakira, “La Bicicleta”
• Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin, “Duele El Corazón”
• Farruko feat. Ky-Mani Marley, “Chillax”
• Shakira feat. Maluma, “Chantaje”
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male:
• Daddy Yankee
• J Balvin
• Maluma
• Nicky Jam
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female:
• Becky G
• Jennifer Lopez
• Shakira
• Thalía
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
• Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga
• La Arrolladora Banda el Limón de René Camacho
• Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho
• Zion & Lennox
Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year:
• DEL
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment
• Warner Latina
Hot Latin Songs Imprint of the Year:
• Capitol Latin
• DEL
• Fonovisa
• Sony Music Latin
Airplay Song of the Year:
• Carlos Vives & Shakira, “La Bicicleta”
• Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin, “Duele el Corazón”
• Nicky Jam, “Hasta El Amanecer”
• Prince Royce, “La Carretera”
Airplay Label of the Year:
• Lizos
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment
• Warner Latina
Airplay Imprint of the Year:
• Disa
• Fonovisa
• Sony Music Latin
• Warner Latina
Digital Song of the Year:
• Carlos Vives & Shakira, “La Bicicleta”
• Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin, “Duele el Corazón”
• Nicky Jam, “Hasta El Amanecer”
• Pitbull feat. Sensato, Lil Jon & Osmani Garcia, “El Taxi”
Streaming Song of the Year:
• Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho, “Te Metiste”
• Daddy Yankee, “Shaky Shaky”
• Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin, “Duele el Corazón”
• Nicky Jam, “Hasta El Amanecer”
ALBUM CATEGORIES
Top Latin Album of the Year:
• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga, Que Bendición
• Juan Gabriel, Los Dúo 2
• Juan Gabriel, Vestido de Etiqueta: Por Eduardo Magallanes
• Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho, Recuerden Mi Estilo
Latin Compilation Album of the Year:
• Varios/Various, 20 Bandazos de Oro: Puros Éxitos
• Varios/Various, De Puerto Rico Para El Mundo
• Varios/Various, Las Bandas Románticas de América 2016
• Varios/Various, Latin Hits 2016: Club Edition
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male:
• J Balvin
• Joan Sebastian
• Juan Gabriel
• Marco Antonio Solís
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female:
• Ana Gabriel
• Jenni Rivera
• Selena
• Thalía
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
• Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga
• Calibre 50
• Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda
• Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho
Top Latin Albums Label of the Year:
• DEL
• Lizos
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Top Latin Albums Imprint of the Year:
• DEL
• Disa
• Fonovisa
• Sony Music Latin
LATIN POP CATEGORIES
Latin Pop Song of the Year:
• Carlos Vives & Shakira, “La Bicicleta”
• Chino & Nacho feat. Daddy Yankee, “Andas En Mi Cabeza”
• Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin, “Duele el Corazón”
• Reik & Nicky Jam, “Ya Me Enteré”
Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Solo:
• Carlos Vives
• Enrique Iglesias
• Ricky Martin
• Shakira
Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
• Chino & Nacho
• CNCO
• Jesse & Joy
• Sin Bandera
Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year:
• Mr. 305
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment
• Warner Latina
Latin Pop Airplay Imprint of the Year:
• Capitol Latin
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latino
• Warner Latina
Latin Pop Album of the Year:
• CNCO, Primera Cita
• Juan Gabriel, Los Dúo 2
• Juan Gabriel, Vestido Por Etiqueta Por Eduardo Magallanes
• Selena, Lo Mejor de…
Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
• Ana Gabriel
• Juan Gabriel
• Marco Antonio Solís
• Selena
Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
• CNCO
• Il Divo
• Jesse & Joy
• Reik
Latin Pop Albums Label of the Year:
• Columbia
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment
• Warner Latina
Latin Pop Albums Imprint of the Year:
• Capitol Latin
• Fonovisa
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latino
TROPICAL CATEGORIES
Tropical Song of the Year:
• Deorro feat. Pitbull & Elvis Crespo, “Bailar”
• Gente de Zona feat. Marc Anthony, “Traidora”
• Prince Royce, “La Carretera”
• Victor Manuelle & Yandel, “Imaginar”
Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Solo:
• Elvis Crespo
• Marc Anthony
• Prince Royce
• Romeo Santos
Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
• 24 Horas
• Chiquito Team Band
• Gente de Zona
• Grupo Niche
Tropical Songs Airplay Label of the Year:
• LP
• ParkEast
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Tropical Songs Airplay Imprint of the Year:
• Capitol Latin
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latino
• Warner Latina
Tropical Album of the Year:
• Aventura, Todavía Me Amas: Lo Mejor de Aventura
• El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Alunizando
• Gente de Zona, Visualízate
• La Tribu de Abrante, Otro Formato de Música
Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
• Diego “El Cigala”
• Manny Manuel
• Marc Anthony
• Victor Manuelle
Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
• Aventura
• El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
• Gente de Zona
• La Tribu de Abrante
Sello Discográfico del Año, “Tropical Albums” Tropical Albums Label of the Year:
• EGC
• Planet Records
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Tropical Albums Imprint of the Year:
• Magnus
• Planet Records
• Premium Latin
• Sony Music Latin
REGIONAL MEXICAN CATEGORIES
Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga, “Me Vas A Extrañar”
• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga, “Solo Con Verte”
• La Arrolladora Banda el Limón de René Camacho, “Me Va A Pesar”
• Regulo Caro, “Cicatriiices”
Regional Mexican Songs Artist of the Year, Solo:
• Adriel Favela
• Gerardo Ortiz
• Regulo Caro
• Remmy Valenzuela
Regional Mexican Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
• Calibre 50
• La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho
• Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho
Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year:
• DEL
• Lizos
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Regional Mexican Airplay Imprint of the Year:
• DEL
• Disa
• Fonovisa
• Lizos
Regional Mexican Album of the Year:
• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga, Que Bendición
• Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda, Lecciones Para El Corazón
• Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda, Mis Ídolos, Hoy Mis Amigos!!!
• Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho, Recuerden Mi Estilo
Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
• Espinoza Paz
• Jenni Rivera
• Joan Sebastian
• Vicente Fernández
Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
• Calibre 50
• Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda
• Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho
Regional Mexican Albums Label of the Year:
• DEL
• Lizos
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Regional Mexican Albums Imprint of the Year:
• DEL
• Disa
• Fonovisa
• Lizos
LATIN RHYTHM CATEGORIES
Latin Rhythm Song of the Year:
• Farruko Feat. Ky-Mani Marley, “Chillax”
• J Balvin, “Bobo”
• Maluma feat. Yandel, “El Perdedor”
• Nicky Jam, “Hasta El Amanecer
Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Solo:
• J Balvin
• Maluma
• Nicky Jam
• Yandel
Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
• Alexis & Fido
• Plan B
• Play-N-Skillz
• Zion & Lennox
Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year:
• Mr. 305
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment
• Warner Latina
Latin Rhythm Airplay Imprint of the Year:
• Capitol Latin
• La Industria
• Sony Music Latin
• Warner Latina
Latin Rhythm Album of the Year:
• Farruko, Visionary
• J Balvin, Energía
• Maluma, Pretty Boy Dirty Boy
• Yandel, Dangerous
Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
• Farruko
• J Balvin
• Maluma
• Pitbull
Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
• Cartel de Santa
• Plan B
• Yomil Y El Dany
• Zion & Lennox
Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year:
• Rich
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment
• Warner Latina
Latin Rhythm Albums Imprint of the Year:
• Capitol Latin
• Pina
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latino
WRITERS/PRODUCERS/PUBLISHERS CATEGORIES
Songwriter of the Year:
• Edén Muñoz
• Horacio Palencia Cisneros
• Luciano Luna Díaz
• Raymond Luis “Daddy Yankee” Ayala Rodríguez
Publisher of the Year:
• DEL World Songs, ASCAP
• Dulce Maria Music, LLC, SESAC
• Sony/ATV Discos Music Publishing LLC, ASCAP
• Sony/ATV Latin Music Publishing, LLC, BMI
Publishing Corporation of the Year:
• BMG
• Sony/ATV Music
• Universal Music
• Warner/Chappell Music
Producer of the Year:
• Alejandro “Sky” Suárez Ramírez
• Jesus Jaime González Terrazas
• Saga Whiteblack
• Sergio Lizarraga