Latin Grammys 2013: Nominations for the 14th Annual Awards Show Announced [LIST]

The Latin Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 14th Annual Latin Grammy Awards during a press conference on Wednesday morning, Sept. 25, held at the Avalon in Hollywood, Calif.

Colombian singer Carlos Vives leads the pack with five nominations, including "Song of the Year," "Record of the Year" and "Album of the Year." Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz and Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso each received four nominations.

"Once again, it's gratifying to see the Latin Grammy Awards process produce a broad cross section of diverse and impressive nominees across multiple genres," said president of The Latin Recording Academy, Gabriel Abaroa Jr, in a statement. "This year's nominations truly reflect an exceptional and talented creative community that embodies some of the highest levels of excellence and artistry in their respective fields. With such a group of talented musicians, this year's Latin Grammy telecast will undoubtedly be memorable."

This year, the ceremony will introduce a new category, called "Best Urban Performance," to honor recording artists in the urban field. The nominees in this new field include reggaeton duet Alexis y Fido, Elvis Crespo featuring Fito Blanko, Argentinian rap/rock duet Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas, Cuban rapper Pitbull featuring Papayo and Spanish rapper Mala Rodríguez.

Univisión will broadcast The Latin Grammy Awards live on Thursday, Nov 21 (8 -11 p.m. EST) from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

Check out the full list of nominees below, as published on the Latin Grammy website:

Album Del Año (Album of the Year)
"Tanto" - Pablo Alborán
"Presente" - Bajofondo
"Papitwo" - Miguel Bosé
"Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida" - Andrés Cepeda
"En Español" - Natalie Cole
"Escultura" - Guaco
"Versiones" - Gian Marco
"Vida" - Draco Rosa
"La Música No Se Toca" - Alejandro Sanz
"Corazón Profundo" - Carlos Vives

Grabación Del Año (Record of the Year)
"Tanto" - Pablo Alborán
"Vivir Mi Vida" - Marc Anthony
"La Nave Del Olvido" - Buika
"Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida" - Andrés Cepeda
"Bachata Rosa" - Natalie Cole Duet With Juan Luis Guerra
"Desde Lejos" - Santiago Cruz
"Más Y Más" - Draco Rosa featuring Ricky Martin
"Mi Marciana"- Alejandro Sanz
"Um Abraçaço" - Caetano Veloso
"Volví A Nacer" - Carlos Vives

Canción Del Año (Song of the Year)
"Esse Cara Sou Eu" - Roberto Carlos, songwriter (Roberto Carlos)
"La Que Me Gusta" - José Luis Pardo, songwriter (Los Amigos Invisibles)
"Llorar" - Mario Domm, Hanna Huerta & Jesse & Joy, songwriters (Jesse & Joy featuring Mario Domm)
"Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida" - Amaury Gutiérrez, songwriter (Andrés Cepeda)
"Mi Marciana" - Alejandro Sanz, songwriter (Alejandro Sanz)
"Mi Novia Se Me Está Poniendo Vieja" - Ricardo Arjona, songwriter (Ricardo Arjona)
"Si Yo Fuera Tú" - Jorge Luis Piloto, songwriter (Gilberto Santa Rosa)
"Sólo El Amor Nos Salvará" - Aleks Syntek, songwriter (Syntek featuring Malú)
" Um Abraçaço" - Caetano Veloso, songwriter (Caetano Veloso)
"Volví A Nacer" - Andrés Castro & Carlos Vives, songwriters (Carlos Vives)

Mejor Nuevo Artista (Best New Artist)
A Band Of Bitches
Leslie Cartaya
EliaCiM
Clarice Falcâo
Jesús Hidalgo
Maluma
Mojito Lite
Gaby Moreno
Quattro
Milton Salcedo

Mejor Album Vocal Pop Contemporáneo (Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album)
"Papitwo" - Miguel Bosé
"Vida" - Draco Rosa
"La Música No Se Toca" - Alejandro Sanz
"Syntek" - Syntek
"Los Momentos" - Julieta Venegas

Mejor Interpretación Urbana (Best Urban Performance)
"Rompe La Cintura" - Alexis y Fido
"Pegaíto Suavecito" - Elvis Crespo featuring Fito Blanko
"Amor" - Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas
"Echa Pa'llá (Manos Pa'rriba)" - Pitbull featuring Papayo
"Quien Manda" - Mala Rodríguez

Mejor Album De Rock (Best Rock Album)
"Blanco" - Eruca Sativa
"Será" - La Vida Bohème
"La Velocidad De La Luz" - Los Bunkers
"El Calor Del Pleno Invierno" - NoTeVaGustar
"99%" - Ska-P

Mejor Album De Música Alternativa (Best Alternative Music Album)
"Elegancia Tropical" - Bomba Estéreo
"El Objeto Antes Llamado Disco" - Café Tacvba
"Chances" - Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas
"Mujer Divina" - Homenaje A Agustín Lara - Natalia Lafourcade
"Solstis" - León Larregui

Mejor Album De Salsa (Best Salsa Album)
"Una Mujer Que Canta - Albita
25 Años, 25 éxitos, 25 Artistas" - Guayacán
"Me Llamaré Tuyo" - Víctor Manuelle
"Que Seas Feliz" - Tito Nieves
"Gilberto Santa Rosa" - Gilberto Santa Rosa
"Sergio George Presents Salsa Giants" - Varios Artistas

Mejor Album Tropical Contemporáneo (Best Contemporary Tropical Album)
"Leslie Grace" - Leslie Grace
"Escultura" - Guaco
"Asondeguerra Tour" - Juan Luis Guerra
"Amor Total" - Toby Love
"Amarle" - Vocal Song

Mejor Album De Música Norteña (Best Norteño Album)
"En Peligro De Extinción" - Intocable
"Hoy Y Siempre" - Los Canarios De Michoacán
"A Las Personas De Mi Vida" - Emilio Navaira
"Mi Promesa" - Pesado
"Y Ahora Resulta" - Voz De Mando

Mejor Album De Tango (Best Tango Album)
"Tango Nostalgias" - Julio Botti
"Romance De La Luna Tucumana" - Diego El Cigala
"Tangos Y Canciones Criollas" - Hernán Lucero
"Piazzolla De Cámara" - Ramírez - Satorre
"Amsterdam Meets New Tango" - Pablo Ziegler & Metropole Orkest, conducted by Jules Buckley

Productor del Año (Producer of the Year)
Rafael Arcaute
Sergio George
Javier Limón
Julio Reyes Copello
Dan Warner