WHAT: BMIs 12 annual Latin Music Awards honoring the songwriters and publishers of the most performed Latin songs on U.S. radio and television of the companys repertoire of approximately 4.5 million musical works from around the world.
Carlos Santana will be honored as a BMI Icon. The honor is given to a creator who has been a unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers. He joins previous Icons such as James Brown, Dolly Parton, Isaac Hayes, Brian Wilson and Van Morrison.
Also awarded will be Latin Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Publisher of the Year and the 2nd annual peermusic Latin Scholarship will also be presented.
WHO: Carlos Santana; past BMI Latin Songwriters of the Year Estefano, Emilio Estefan Jr. and Kike Santander; A.B. Quintanilla; Cruz Martinez (Kumbia Kings); Alicia Villarreal; Alvaro Torres; Sergio Vallin (Mana); Tony Melendez (Conjunto Primavera); Leo Muoz (Jaguares); Ozomatli; Akwid; actress Laura Fabian; Gaitan Brothers; Grammywinning Producer Kenny OBrien; Elyan; Adolfo Urias ; Jose Hernandez of Mariachi Sol de Mexico; Crooked Stilo; Gerardo; Alih Jey; Serralde and more.
WHEN: Thursday, April 21, 5:30 p.m. press check-in, 7 p.m. arrivals. Dinner begins at 8 p.m., awards to follow dinner. This is a black-tie event, press are expected to dress appropriately.
WHERE: The Ballroom at the Four Seasons Hotel, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV
PRESS CREDENTIALS: TV crews and still photographers on assignment will be allowed to shoot the presentations with prior clearance. High-resolution photos from the event will be available on BMI.com to registered users only. To request access, please contact
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. We will try to grant interview requests with advance notice. Artists attending may change prior to event date.