On Feb. 21 Univison will present the 25th annual "Premios Lo Nuestro de la Musica Latina" at the American Airlines Arena.
Romeo Santos and Prince Royce lead nominees with seven a piece. The late Jenni Rivera is also nominated for 5 awards including "Artist of the Year."
The other nominees for the "Artist of the Year" category are Don Omar, La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho, Maná, and Romeo.
Artists expected to show up at the awards include Luis Fonsi, Camila, Juanes, Elvis Crespo, Maite Perroni, Chino y Nacho, Fanny Lu, and Tito El Bambino.
The festivities will begin at 7 p.m. local time on the red carpet with Alan Thacher and Giselle Blondet hosting. The awards will begin at 8 p.m. with Ninel Conde and Pedro Fernandez hosting the three hour broadcast. Rodner Figeroa and Raul de Molina will interview the winners backstage.
Among the awaited performances include Ricky Martin and Draco as well as Thalia, Prince Royce, and Pitball. Olga Tanon, Elvis Crespo, Carlos Vives, David Bisbal, Menudo, Jessy & Joy, American Sierra, and Juan Luis Guerra will also perform.
The show will throw a tribute to the iconic Rivera. However the organizers have kept secret who will be part of the tribute. Only Lupillo Rivera, the Diva de La Banda's brother has been confirmed.
According to Univision, performers have been arriving to Miami since Sunday and have rehearsed for the show the whole week.
The "Premios Lo Nuestro" show celebrates the best Latin musicians in pop, tropical, regional Mexican, rock/alternative and urban music. The winners are selected by the public's votes.
The show will be stream online via Univision.com
Regional Mexican Group or Duo of the Year: La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho
Pop Female Artist Of The Year: Jenni Rivera
Tropical Merengue Artist of The Year: Juan Luis Guerra
Pop Male Artist Of The Year: Alejandro Sanz
Tropical Female Artist Of The Year: Olga Tañón
Career Achievement Award - Pedro Fernandez
Premio Lo Nuestro Artist Of The Year: Jenni Rivera
Duranguense Artist of The Year: Grupo Montez de Durango
Tropical Salsa Artist of The Year: Víctor Manuelle
Tropical Album Of The Year: "Phase II", Prince Royce
Regional Mexican Album of The Year: "Inténtalo", 3BallMTY
Premio Lo Nuestro Exellence Award - Alejandro Sanz
Video Of The Year: "¡Corre!", Jesse & Joy
Tropical Group or Duo Of The Year: Chino y Nacho
Regional Mexican Song of The Year: "Amor confuso", Gerardo Ortiz
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