The Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Miami, Florida (USA) hosted the 30th Annual Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023 and this year Shakira emerged as one of the favorites with her 12 nominations. In addition to competing in five competitions for the song “TQG,” she is also a finalist for “Hot Latin Songs,” Artist of the Year, Female, and “Latin Pop,” Artist of the Year, Soloist; as well as for Song of the Year, Latin Air Play for “Monotonía” and Latin Pop Song of the Year for “BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53”, along with Bizarrap, a song also competing for Song of the Year, Sales . How many statuettes could the Colombian singer take home?
Shakira She is one of the most popular and important Latin artists in music history, winning countless awards throughout her career and breaking records for playback of her songs on various platforms. In fact, the “Acróstico” singer has received 41 Billboard awards, including 36 Billboard Latin Music Awards and 7 Billboard Music Awards.
The success of her songs is such that it led to the Colombian being nominated in 12 categories at the 2023 edition of the Billboard Latin Music Awards, surpassed only by Peso Pluma (21 nominations), Bad Bunny and Grupo Frontera (15 nominations). was his compatriot Karol G (13 nominations); However, the Barranquilla native took home two awards on this occasion Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Soloist And Latin Pop Song of the Year for “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53.”
It is worth noting that the Billboard Awards 2023 They were officially broadcast by Telemundo and Telemundo Internacional for Latin America and the Caribbean. And at the same time they were on the Universo cable channel and on Peacock.
Shakira at Latin Music Week 2023
In an interview last Wednesday, October 4, at the Faena Forum as part of Billboard Latin Music Week 2023, Shakira discussed her current state of mind, her creative process, and her history as one of the most successful artists on the charts. from Billboard and what’s to come. The Colombian singer, who has had great success with her latest singles, feels inspired and wants to continue making music.
Shakira confessed that she was “very inspired” and “wanted” to go into the studio to record. For her, the composition is a “catharsis” that helped her “get out of the mud” after her separation from former Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué, the father of her two youngest children. She also thanked her fans for their support, who continued to support her even during her time in Barcelona, which she described as “practically alone” and from which she moved to Miami.
The Colombian artist is currently experiencing a moment of great professional and personal success. The Montonía singer is inspired and eager to continue making music – be it in English or our language – and is proud to live in a time where she can prioritize “what is really important and what is less important “. to emphasize that “singing in Spanish is the coolest thing today.”
How many awards has Shakira won at the Billboard Latin Music Awards?
The Colombian artist has 12 nominations for the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards gala:
| SHAKIRA NOMINATION CATEGORY | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Hot Latin Songs Song of the Year | Nominated |
| “Hot Latin Songs,” Vocal Collaboration of the Year | Nominated |
| Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female | Nominated |
| Song of the Year, Latin Airplay for “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” | Nominated |
| Song of the Year, Latin Airplay for “TQG” | Nominated |
| Song of the Year, Latin Airplay for “Monotonía” | Nominated |
| Song of the Year, Sales for “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” | Nominated |
| Song of the Year, Sales for “TQG” | Nominated |
| Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Soloist | winner |
| “Latin Pop” Song of the Year by “TQG” | Nominated |
| “Latin Pop” Song of the Year for “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” | winner |
| Tropical Song of the Year by “Monotonía” | Nominated |
Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023: Finalists in the Artist Category