David Bisbal Releases New Single “Ay, Ay, Ay”

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

David Bisbal isn’t afraid to release his emotions…

The 44-year-old Spanish singer-songwriter has released a new single entitled “Ay, ay, ay.”

The track is an unexpected bachata song that features a touch of flamenco, and more unpredictable elements.

The passionate theme begins with some bohemian guitar chords, followed by a beat of castanets merging with the surprising appearance of electric guitar, as well as percussion, güira, and bongos.

Although delving into in a non-traditional genre for him, Bisbal maintains his signature energetic and soulful vocal performance throughout the song.

“Ay, ay, ay, I go to bed without your mouth/ And I think ay, ay, ay/ There is no kiss like what you give me/ And I can’t take it anymore if you’re not here/ If you’re not here, if you’re not here,” he sings in the chorus.

The video shows Bisbal walking through various streets of Los Angeles and a group of people dancing to the romantic bachata.

Karol G Collects Eight Latin American Music Awards Trophies, Including Artist of the Year

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Karol G is this year’s Latin American Music Awards darling…

The 32-year-old Colombian superstar was the big winner at the 2023 Latin AMAs, taking home eight awards, including artist of the year.

In addition to the night’s top prize, Karol G took home Song of the Year and Collaboration of the Year for her Becky G-collaboration “MAMIII.”

Becky G collected four awards, including Best Collaboration – Pop/Urban for the

Karol G-assisted girl anthem “MAMIII.”

The Mexican-American singer took the stage to say that women are stronger united.

“This is bigger than us. This is girl power. Thank you to the fans for supporting us.”

Overall, it was a big night for Música Mexicana with artists such as Grupo Frontera and Carin Leon also taking the stage for performances. Leon took the stage three times to perform solo, alongside Frontera and then again for a special medley to honor Legacy Award recipient Pepe Aguilar.

Other special honorees were Carlos Vives — who also received the Legacy Award — and David Bisbal and Prince Royce both took the Pioneer Award.

Additional winners include Bad Bunny, who took home three trophies, and Junior H, Rosalía, Shakira, Romeo Santos and The Weeknd each with two.

Here’s the complete list of Latin AMAs winners:

Song of the Year
“MAMIII” – Becky G & Karol G

Collaboration of the Year
“MAMIII” – Becky G & Karol G

Best Duo or Group – Pop
Jesse & Joy

Best Duo or Group – Regional Mexican
Grupo Firme

New Artist of the Year
Bizarrap

Best Collaboration – Regional Mexican
“Ya acabó” – Marca MP & Becky G

Best Collaboration – Tropical
“Monotonía” – Shakira & Ozuna

Best Crossover Artist
The Weeknd

Best Artist – Pop
Shakira

Best Artist – Tropical
Romeo Santos

Artist of the Year
Karol G

Album of the Year
Un Verano Sin Ti – Bad Bunny

Collaboration Crossover of the Year
“La fama” – Rosalía & The Weeknd

Streaming Artist of the Year
Karol G

Tour of the Year
$trip Love Tour – Karol G

Best Album – Pop
Motomami – Rosalía

Best Song – Pop
“Provenza” – Karol G

Best Artist – Urban
Karol G

Best Album – Urban
Un Verano Sin Ti – Bad Bunny

Best Song – Urban
“Tití me preguntó” – Bad Bunny

Best Collaboration – Pop/Urban
“MAMIII” – Becky G & Karol G

Best Artist – Regional Mexican
Junior H

Best Album – Regional Mexican
Mi Vida En Un Cigarro 2 – Junior H

Best Song – Regional Mexican
“No se va (En vivo)” – Grupo Frontera

Best Album – Tropical
Fórmula, Vol. 3 – Romeo Santos

Best Song – Tropical
“La bachata” – Manuel Turizo

Danna Paola Signs Exclusive Publishing Deal with Warner Chappell Music Mexico

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Tom Castaneda

Danna Paola has locked in a new partner…

The 27-year-old Mexican singer-songwriter, actress and model has signed an exclusive go-forward and full catalog publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music Mexico.

“I’ve been waiting for a music partner like this for a while now and couldn’t be happier,” the “XT4S1S” singer said in a statement. “As a songwriter, I’m glad to be part of a company that supports and respects their artists’ creativity, and I’m pretty sure we’re going to create magic together!”

Since releasing her album K.O. in 2021 — which peaked at No. 9 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Albums chart dated Jan. 30, 2021 — she has released a handful of singles including her latest “XT4S1S,” a euphoric and liberating track.

Her 2020 project, SIE7E+, also entered the charts. It peaked at No. 16 on that same tally.

About the deal, Carlos Ruíz, Warner Chappell Music Mexico managing director, added: “Danna is an artist in every sense of the word. Her talent, professionalism, and dedication are the basis of her solid career and why she has become an icon of her generation — not only in Mexico but in many parts of the world. She provokes a unique connection with her fans through her music, and we are delighted that she has entrusted us to accompany her in all the successes that are to come.”

With more than 10 million listeners on Spotify and collaborations with artists like Sebastián Yatra, David Bisbal, Mau y Ricky, among others, Paola — who also starred in Netflix’s popular series Élite — is currently on the XT4S1S Tour in Mexico.

David Bisbal to Launch U.S. Leg of “En Tus Planes Tour” in September

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Tom Castaneda

David Bisbal is hoping he’ll appear in your plans…

After postponing his 2020 tour dates, the 41-year-old Spanish singer is hitting the road for his 2021 En Tus Planes trek that is set to kick off September 30 at The Fillmore in Miami.

The coast-to-coast U.S. tour — which will follow Bisbal’s 11 shows in Spain over the summer — will make stops in major cities like Los Angeles, New York and Chicago.

The 16-date tour will wrap up October 30 in San Jose, Calif.

Bisbal’s En Tus Planes tour is named after his 2020 album that includes star-studded collaborations featuring Alejandro Fernández (“Abriré la Puerta“), Sebastian Yatra (“A Partir de Hoy“) and Carrie Underwood (“Tears of Gold“).

Billboard caught up with the Spanish star earlier this year at the Latin AMAs, where he talked about his unprecedented song with Underwood. “The song was part of one of my projects and when I discovered the power ‘Tears of Gold’ had, I knew it needed a powerful voice,” he explained. “That’s why we got in touch with Carrie’s team. She said yes from the very beginning and I’m very grateful for that. In fact, it was her idea to sing some of her parts in Spanish.”

Tickets for Bisbal’s “En Tus Planes” tour are now on sale through www.ticketmaster.com and davidbisbal.com.

Here are the dates:

09/30 – Miami – The Fillmore Miami Beach
10/02 – Orlando – House of Blues
10/03 – Atlanta – Buckhead Theatre
10/08 – San Juan, Puerto Rico – Coliseo de Puerto Rico
10/09 – New York – HK Hall
10/12 – Washington, DC – The Fillmore Silver Spring
10/14 – Chicago – Copernicus Center
10/16 – El Paso, Texas- Plaza Theatre
10/17 – Dallas – Majestic Theatre
10/21 – Houston – Arena Theatre
10/22 – San Antonio – Aztec Theatre
10/23 – McAllen, Texas – Performing Arts Center
10/26 – Las Vegas – House of Blues
10/28 – Los Angeles – Orpheum Theatre
10/29 – San Diego – House of Blues
10/30 – San Jose, Calif. – San Jose Civic

Anitta to Perform at This Year’s Latin American Music Awards

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Tom Castaneda

Anitta will be bringing the heat to the Latin AMAs…

Telemundo has announced the second wave of performers to take center stage at the 2021 Latin American Music Awards next month, with the 27-year-old Brazilian singer/songwriter making the list.

Anitta joins a roster of new additions to the lineup that includes Carrie Underwood, Juanes, Manuel Turizo, Pitbull, Ricky Martin, Wisin, Yandel, Ziggy Marley, Alaina Castillo, Cami, Carlos Rivera, Juhn, Mariah Angeliq, Natanael Cano, Sofía Reyes and Yendry.

Underwood will join David Bisbal for their first-ever television performance of “Tears of Gold,” Ricky and Carlos Vives, as well as Ziggy and Maluma, will present their upcoming collaborations, Juanes will serenade fans with a new song from his soon-to-be-released album, and Karol G will take the stage with Mariah Angeliq for an exclusive TV premiere, to name a few.

They join the first wave of performers, which included Ana Bárbara, Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga, Camilo, Carlos Vives, Bisbal, Eslabon Armado, Gerardo Ortiz, Joss Favela, Karol G, Los Dos Carnales, Maluma, Myke Towers, Nicky Jam, Piso 21 and a special tribute to the late Regional Mexican singer-songwriter Joan “El Poeta del Pueblo” Sebastian.

Following safety protocols to protect the health and safety of all involved, the 2021 awards show will honor some of the most influential Latin artists of today, as voted by fans in 25 categories including pop, urban, tropical, regional Mexican, and the newly added favorite virtual concert.

The 2021 Latin AMAs, hosted by actress Jacqueline Bracamontes, will air at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, April 15, from the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida, via Telemundo and will broadcast simultaneously on Universo and throughout the Americas on Telemundo Internacional.

Maluma to Perform at This Year’s Latin American Music Awards

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Tom Castaneda

Maluma is heading to the Latin American Music Awards…

The 27-year-old Colombian singer/songwriter is set to perform at the Latin AMAs, according to Telemundo.

Maluma joins a roster of recently announced performers that includes Ana Bárbara, Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga, Camilo, Carlos Vives, David Bisbal, Eslabon Armado, Gerardo Ortiz, Joss Favela, Karol G, Los Dos Carnales, Myke Towers, Nicky Jam and Piso 21.

Artists like Banda MS, Maluma, Ortiz, and Karol G will all take the stage with exclusive television premieres.

The sixth annual ceremony will include a special star-studded tribute to the late Regional Mexican singer-songwriter Joan “El Poeta del Pueblo” Sebastian.

This year’s top nominees include Karol G and J Balvin with nine nominations each, followed by Bad Bunny with eight, Ozuna with seven, and Anuel AA and Camilo with six each.

Winners for all categories will be determined by fan voting via LatinAMAs.com/vota and on Twitter @LatinAMAS by using the hashtag #LatinAMAs.

The 2021 Latin AMAs, hosted by actress Jacqueline Bracamontes, will air at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 15, from the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida, via Telemundo and will broadcast simultaneously on Universo and throughout the Americas on Telemundo Internacional.

Aitana Leads Pack of Premios Odeón Nominees with Five Nods

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Tom Castaneda

Aitana is celebrating a handful of honors…

The 2021 Premios Odeón nominations have been revealed for the second annual awards show, with the 21-year-old Spanish singer leading the pack of nominees with five nods.

Aitana, who rose to acclaim as the runner-up on the Spanish reality television talent competition Operación Triunfo, is nominated for Odeón Pop Artist, as well as Best Pop Song for two of her singles: “+,” alongside Cali y El Dandee, and “Si Tú La Quieres,” with David Bisbal, who has earned four nominations this year.

Pablo Alboran has received four nods.

The 31-year-old Spanish singer’s nominations include Odeón Pop Artist, Best Pop Album for Vertigo, and Best Pop Song for his Ava Max collaboration “Tabú.”

Other multiple nominees include C. Tangana, Chema Rivas, Rosalia, Vanessa Martin, Nathy Peluso and Omar Montes.

The Spanish-based awards show, which was officially announced at the end of 2019 by the Asociación De Gestión De Derechos Intelectuales (AGEDI) and kicked off in 2020, not only celebrates the diverse music scene in Spain but also Latin and international acts.

The winners are chosen by the fans, according to the official statement, “through their active participation of consuming music, both on digital platforms and with the purchase of physical formats during the previous year.”

Due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 Premios Odeón will be held virtually on March 10. For more information, click here.

Here’s the full nominees list:

ODEÓN POP ARTIST
AITANA
DANI MARTÍN
DAVID BISBAL
PABLO ALBORÁN
ROSALÍA
VANESA MARTÍN

ODEÓN NEW POP ARTIST
BELÉN AGUILERA
CEPEDA
DANI FERNÁNDEZ
MIKI NÚÑEZ
NATALIA LACUNZA
NIL MOLINER

BEST POP ALBUM
ANTONIO OROZCO – AVIÓNICA
DANI MARTÍN – LO QUE ME DÉ LA GANA
DAVID BISBAL – EN TUS PLANES
PABLO ALBORÁN – VÉRTIGO
ROZALÉN – EL ÁRBOL Y EL BOSQUE
VANESA MARTÍN – SIETE VECES SÍ

BEST POP SONG
AITANA / CALI Y EL DANDEE – +
ANA MENA / ROCCO HUNT – A UN PASO DE LA LUNA
BERET – SI POR MI FUERA
DAVID BISBAL / AITANA – SI TÚ LA QUIERES
JARABE DE PALO – ESO QUE TÚ ME DAS
PABLO ALBORÁN / AVA MAX – TABÚ

ODEÓN URBAN ARTIST
C. TANGANA
CHEMA RIVAS
DON PATRICIO
KIDD KEO
LOLA ÍNDIGO
NYNO VARGAS

ODEÓN NEW URBAN ARTIST
BAD GYAL
LÉRICA
MORAD
NATHY PELUSO
OMAR MONTES
RVFV

BEST URBAN ALBUM
DELLAFUENTE – DESCANSO EN PODER
KASE.O – DENTRO DEL CÍRCULO
KIDD KEO – BACK TO ROCKPORT
LOS CHIKOS DEL MAÍZ – COMANCHERÍA
MORAD – MDLR
NATHY PELUSO – CALAMBRE

BEST URBAN SONG
C. TANGANA – TÚ ME DEJASTE DE QUERER
CHEMA RIVAS – MIL TEQUILAS
LÉRICA / BELINDA – FLAMENKITO
LOLA ÍNDIGO / RAUW ALEJANDRO / LALO EBRATT – 4 BESOS
OMAR MONTES / BAD GYAL – ALOCAO
RVFV / OMAR MONTES / DAVILES DE NOVELDA – PRENDIO (REMIX)

ODEÓN ROCK ARTIST
BUNBURY
LEIVA
LOQUILLO
ROSENDO
RULO Y LA CONTRABANDA
SIDECARS

ODEÓN NEW ROCK ARTIST
ARDE BOGOTÁ
DESVARIADOS
LOS ZIGARROS
MARLON
MIKEL IZAL
PLAYA CUBERRIS

BEST ROCK ALBUM
BUNBURY – POSIBLE
LA POLLA RECORDS – LEVÁNTATE Y MUERE
LEIVA – MADRID NUCLEAR
MANOLO GARCÍA – ACÚSTICO, ACÚSTICO, ACÚSTICO
MIKEL IZAL – DESDE DENTRO
SIDECARS – RUIDO DE FONDO

ODEÓN FLAMENCO ARTIST
DIANA NAVARRO
ESTRELLA MORENTE
MARÍA JIMÉNEZ
MIGUEL POVEDA
PACO CANDELA
RAIMUNDO AMADOR

ODEÓN NEW FLAMENCO ARTIST
CALIFATO ¾
DANI DE MORÓN
DEMARCO FLAMENCO
ISRAEL FERNANDEZ
MARÍA JOSÉ LLERGO
SARAYMA

BEST FLAMENCO ALBUM
DIANA NAVARRO – INESPERADO
ISRAEL FERNANDEZ & DIEGO DEL MORAO – AMOR
MARÍA JIMENEZ – LA VIDA A MI MANERA
MARÍA JOSÉ LLERGO – SANACIÓN
MIGUEL CAMPELLO – 5
PACO CANDELA – SENTIMIENTOS AL AIRE

ODEÓN ALTERNATIVE ARTIST
CARLOS SADNESS
FUEL FANDANGO
IZARO
SEN SENRA
TXARANGO
VETUSTA MORLA

ODEÓN NEW ALTERNATIVE ARTIST
ALIZZZ
DELAPORTE
GINEBRAS
LA LA LOVE YOU
RODRIGO CUEVAS
STAY HOMAS

BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM
CARLOS SADNESS – TROPICAL JESUS
FUEL FANDANGO – ORIGEN
IZARO – LIMONES EN INVIERNO
STAY HOMAS – DESCONFINATION
TXARANGO – DE VENT I ALES
VETUSTA MORLA – MSDL, CANCIONES DENTRO DE CANCIONES

ODEÓN LATIN ARTIST
ANUEL AA
BAD BUNNY
J BALVIN
KAROL G
OZUNA
SECH

ODEÓN INTERNATIONAL ARTIST
AC/DC
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
BTS
DUA LIPA
HARRY STYLES
THE WEEKND

BEST MUSIC VIDEO
AITANA / CALI Y EL DANDEE – +
ANA MENA / ROCCO HUNT – A UN PASO DE LA LUNA
C. TANGANA – TÚ ME DEJASTE DE QUERER
DAVID BISBAL / AITANA – SI TÚ LA QUIERES
PABLO ALBORÁN – SI HUBIERAS QUERIDO
ROSALÍA / TRAVIS SCOTT – TKN

David Bisbal Teams Up with Carrie Underwood for Bilingual Uptempo Pop Ballad “Tears of Gold”

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

David Bisbal is shedding tears with an American Idol…

The 41-year-old Spanish singer, songwriter and actor has joined voices with Carrie Underwood for the bilingual single “Tears of Gold.”

The dancetastic single – a soaring, uptempo pop ballad – features Bisbal and Underwood’s powerful voices.

It’s vintage Bisbal, who’s always had a flair for the dramatic. And, it’s Underwood’s first-ever foray into recorded musica en español.

When Bisbal first heard the demo, “I immediately knew it was an amazing track that needed a special talent, and voice, to work with me on a duet,” he explains. “As an artist and vocalist, I listen to a lot of songs, determine the style and sound, and am involved in the process of my collaborators for my projects.”

Bisbal took “Tears of Gold,” originally written by Paul Harris, Matt Schwartz and Cameron Forbes, plus “Despacito” producers Andrés Torres and Mauricio Rengifo, who added Spanish lines to turn the track into a bilingual song.

When he approached Underwood to sing it as a duet, she was game, even though she’d be singing in both English and Spanish, and despite the fact that “Tears of Gold” is not a country song but purely a pop track.

“I was very excited that Carrie wanted to record a bilingual song with lyrics in both English and my language, Spanish,” says Bisbal, who also sings in Spanish and English on the track. “It is a big moment for me personally to be joined by such a powerful voice in music on a track that connects Latin, pop and country music together in this way. It’s a beautiful moment for our music genres and I am thankful for Carrie to collaborate with me for this release.”

The sleekly elegant video for “Tears of Gold” was shot in Los Angeles, in urban backgrounds that highlight the strength of Bisbal and Underwood’s voices.

Christian Nodal Earns 7th Top 10 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart with “De Los Besos Que Te Di”

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Tom Castaneda

It’s Luck No. 7 for Christian Nodal…

The 20-year-oldMexican singer-songwriter has notched his seventh Top 10 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart dated August 31, with “De Los Besos Que Te Di.”

The second single off his second studio album Ahora rises 11-7 in its seventh week.

The tune moves ahead with 9.3 million in audience (up 7%).

Nodal first checked into the list’s top 10 when first chart entry, “Adios Amor,” peaked at No. 5 in 2017. Since then he’s logged six more top 10s, all of which have been solo efforts, unaccompanied by another act, except for “Probablemente,” which featured David Bisbal (a No. 3 peak).

On the Regional Mexican Airplay chart, “De Los Besos Que Te Di” continues at No. 1 for a second week after it landed atop the chart in its eighth week.

Christian Nodal Earns Third Top 10 Hit on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Songs Chart

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

The third time’s the charm for Christian Nodal…

The 18-year-old Mexican mariachi singer-songwriter’s earns his third top 10 hit on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Songs airplay chart, as “Me Dejé Llevar” rises 13-8.

The strack earned 5.2 million in audience (up 30 percent) in the week ending December 17 according to Nielsen Music.

Nodal’s latest top 10 follows two previous leaders, both in 2017: “Probablemente,” featuring David Bisbal (No. 1 for four weeks) and “Adios Amor” (No. 1 for seven weeks).

All three tracks are from Nodal’s debut studio album, Me Dejé Llevar, which returns to No. 1 on the Regional Mexican Albums chart for a 12^th nonconsecutive week (up 3-1).

The set earned 3,000 equivalent album units in the week ending December 14 (up 4 percent). The album debuted atop the list dated September 16, and has spent more weeks at No. 1 in 2017 than any other album. (Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga’s En Vivo: Guadalajara — Monterrey has scored eight weeks in 2017, of its 15 total weeks atop the list. (En Vivo debuted at No. 1 in 2015, and has notched additional weeks at No. 1 in both 2016 and 2017.)

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