Billboard Explains: The Billboard Latin Music Awards

The Billboard Latin Music Awards are a cultural celebration that spotlight the biggest and brightest stars in modern Latin music. On Thursday, Sept. 23, the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards will touch down in Miami with a star-studded lineup of performers that includes Karol G, Juanes, Marc Anthony, Nicky Jam, Carlos Vives and Maná, among many others.
But what’s the history of the awards show? And how are the finalists and winners determined today?
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