Jennifer Lopez Pays Tribute to Selena at 2015 BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS Tonight
By: TV News Desk Apr. 30, 2015
Beloved Tejano singer Selena would have turned 44 years old today. In a touching memorial to the Queen of Tejano music, international superstar Jennifer Lopez will perform a musical tribute to Selena at the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards presented by State Farm.
Selena Quintanilla-Perez, better known as Selena, was a singer, songwriter, actress, and fashion designer. Her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most CELEBRATED Mexican American entertainers of the late 20th century. Billboard Magazine named her the "top Latin artist of the '90s", and the "best selling Latin artist of the decade". To date, Selena has sold over 10 million albums in the U.S. alone, according to Nielsen Music. She garnered seven No. 1s on Hot Latin Songs, and holds the record for most No. 1s on Top Latin Albums than any other female - having placed seven titles at the top.
The Billboard Latin Music Awards presented by State Farm, hosted by actress and TV host Gaby Espinoand Mexican music singer Pedro Fernandez, will also feature performances by Afrojack, Alejandro Sanz,Ana Gabriel, Carlos Santana, Carlos Vives, Daddy Yankee, Natalia Jimenez, J Balvin, Juanes, Julion Alvarez y Su Norteño Banda, Lucero, Roberto Carlos, Romeo Santos and Wisin.
Topping the list of this year's finalists are Romeo Santos (21 entries), Enrique Iglesias (19), J Balvin (12),Marc Anthony (7), Drake (7), Descemer Bueno (6), Gente de Zona (6), Julion Alvarez y Su Norteño Banda (6), Farruko (6) and Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga (6). See the complete list of finalists, in addition to exclusive content about this year's event online atTELEMUNDO.com/PremiosBillboard - the official website of the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards presented by State Farm®.
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The Billboard Latin Music Awards honor the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin music, as determined by the actual sales, radio airplay, streaming and social data that informs Billboard's weekly charts. The event is the culmination of the Billboard Latin Music Conference, now in its 26th year and under the slogan "The Top Artists, The Top Trends, The Top Names in Music." The conference is the biggest and longest-running event dedicated to Latin music in the world. It takes place on April 27-30 at The Ritz-Carlton in Miami Beach, Florida, and is the "must-attend" event for top POWER PLAYERS in the industry, from label presidents to A talent, to top agents, managers, promoters, marketing and advertising executives and radio executives, as well as for those taking their first steps in the business. For information please visitBillboardLatinConference.com or email conferences@billboard.com
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