Thania Garcia Karol G was the night’s biggest winner as the seventh annual Latin American Music Awards celebrated the best of Latin music, earning six awards, while Bad Bunny, who came into the ceremony as the most-nominated artist, followed close behind with five.Karol G took home the most coveted award of the night, artist of the year.
She also prevailed as female artist of the year and favorite urban artist. Her third studio album, “KG0516,” was voted album of the year and favorite urban album, and she picked up a favorite collaboration award for her track “Makinón,” with Miami native Mariah Angelique.Bad Bunny’s five awards included song of the year, favorite male artist and favorite urban song for his multiplatinum single “Dákiti,” with Jhay Cortez.
He also nabbed the award for favorite tropical song “Volví,” and viral song of the year for “AM.” Neither Karol nor Bad Bunny were on hand to receive their honors in person.
Argentine singer María Becerra, whose debut album “Animal” was released last summer, won best new artist.This year’s Latin AMAs were hosted by Jacqueline Bracamontes, Rafael Amaya and Cristián de la Fuente and broadcast on Telemundo from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
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