The Billboard Latin Music Awards grew out of the Billboard Music Awards program from Billboard Magazine, an industry publication charting the sales and radio airplay success of musical recordings. Originally launched as the Billboard Latin Music Conference in 1990, the first awards began in 1994. In addition to awards given on the basis of success on the Billboard charts, the ceremony includes the Spirit of Hope award for humanitarian achievements and the Lifetime Achievement award, as well as awards by the broadcasting partner.
Since 1999, the awards ceremony has been broadcast on the television network Telemundo, where it became the network's highest-rated music special. The broadcast not only extends throughout the Americas and Puerto Rico, but also to such countries as Romania.
Hot Latin Songs of the Year Hot Latin Song of the Year Aliado Del Tiempo - Mariano Barba Down - R.K.M & Ken-Y Mas Alla Del Sol - Joan Sebastian Hips Don't Lie - Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean
Vocal Duet or Collaboration Tengo Un Amor - Toby Love Featuring R.K.M & Ken-Y Tu Recuerdo - Ricky Martin Featuring La Mari Hips Don't Lie - Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean Noche De Sexo - Wisin & Yandel Featuring Aventura
Artist of the Year Aventura Daddy Yankee R.K.M & Ken-Y Wisin & Yandel
Latin Pop Albums
Male Amor - Andrea Bocelli MTV Unplugged - Ricky Martin Navidades - Luis Miguel Trozos de Mi Alma, Vol. 2 - Marco Antonio Solís
Female Dos Amores Un Amante - Ana Gabriel Ananda - Paulina Rubio Limón y Sal - Julieta Venegas La Voz de un Ángel - Yuridia
Duo or Group Ayer Fue Kumbia Kings, Hoy Es Kumbia All Starz - A.B. Quintanilla III Presents Kumbia All Starz Celestial - RBD Live In Hollywood - RBD En Presencia Del Futuro - Voz A Voz
New Artist Así Soy Yo - Anaís En Presencia Del Futuro - Voz A Voz Habla El Corazón - Yuridia La Voz de un Ángel - Yuridia
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year Daddy Yankee Don Omar Maná RBD
Latin Rock/Alternative Album of the Year Pa´fuera Telarañas - Bebe Dulce Beat - Belanova Pescado Original - Los Enanitos Verdes Amar es Combatir - Maná
Tropical Album of the Year
Male Decisión Unánime - Víctor Manuelle Salsa Con Reggaeton - Andy Montañez Directo Al Corazon - Gilberto Santa Rosa Back To Da Barrio - Michael Stuart
Female Libre - Gisselle Pura Salsa - La India Soy Diferente - La India Soy Como Tu - Olga Tañón
Duo or Group K.O.B. Live - Aventura Arroz con Habichuela - El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico Realtime - Limi-T 21 Haciendo Historia - Xtreme
New Artist Corazon - Fonseca Mi Sueño - Marlon Trova Con Salsa Pa'l Bailador - Sanabria
Regional Mexican Album of the Year
Male Solo Artist Enamorado - Pepe Aguilar Vencedor - Valentín Elizalde La Tragedia Del Vaquero - Vicente Fernández Mas Alla Del Sol - Joan Sebastian
Male Duo Or Group Crossroads: Cruce de Caminos - Intocable Borron Y Cuenta Nueva - Grupo Montéz de Durango Algo De Mi - Conjunto Primavera Historias Que Contar - Los Tigres del Norte
Female Group or Female Solo Artist Rancherisimas Con Banda - Graciela Beltrán La Reina Canta A Mexico - Ana Gabriel Desatados - Los Horóscopos de Durango Orgullo De Mujer - Alicia Villarreal
New Artist Aliado Del Tiempo - Mariano Barba El Grupo Libra - El Grupo Libra La Produccion Maestra 2006 - Banda Pequeños Musical Tierra Cali - Tierra Cali
Latin Pop Airplay Song of the Year
Male A Ti - Ricardo Arjona No Se Por Que - Chayanne Te Mando Flores - Fonseca Lo Que Me Gusta a Mí - Juanes
Female Lo Que Son Las Cosas - Anaís Volverte A Amar - Alejandra Guzmán Como Duele (Barrera De Amor) - Noelia Ni Una Sola Palabra - Paulina Rubio
Duo or Group Labios Compartidos - Maná Tu Recuerdo - Ricky Martin Featuring La Mari Hips Don't Lie - Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean Que Me Alcance La Vida - Sin Bandera
New Artist Lo Que Son Las Cosas - Anaís Abrazame - Camila Te Mando Flores - Fonseca Uno Y Uno Es Igual A Tres - Jeremíasj
Tropical Airplay Song of the Year
Male Que Precio Tiene El Cielo - Marc Anthony Nuestro Amor Se Ha Vuelto Ayer - Víctor Manuelle Princesa - Frank Reyes Vale La Pena - Yoskar Sarante
Female Lo Que Son Las Cosas [salsa version] - Anaís Lagrimas - La India Solamente Una Noche - La India Desilusioname - Olga Tañón
Duo or Group Los Infieles - Aventura Tengo Un Amor - Toby Love Featuring R.K.M & Ken-Y No Es Una Novela - Monchy & Alexandra Los Hombres Tienen La Culpa - Gilberto Santa Rosa & Don Omar
New Artist Te Mando Flores - Fonseca Ay Amor, Cuando Hablan Las Miradas - Guayacan Tengo Un Amor - Toby Love Usted Abuso - Marlon
Regional Mexican Airplay Song of the Year
Male Solo Artist Aliado Del Tiempo - Mariano Barba Para Que Regreses - El Chapo de Sinaloa Que Lastima - Alfredo Ramirez Corral Mas Alla Del Sol - Joan Sebastian
Male Group De Rodillas Te Pido - Alegres De La Sierra Te Compro - Duelo Que Vuelva - Grupo Montéz de Durango Algo De Mi - Conjunto Primavera
Female Group or Female Solo Artist Mi Amor Por Ti - Los Horóscopos de Durango Como Una Mariposa - Diana Reyes Besos Y Copas - Jenni Rivera De Contrabando - Jenni Rivera
New Artist Aliado Del Tiempo - Mariano Barba Masacre En El Cajoncito - Los Nuevos Rebeldes Reencuentro - Banda Pequeños Musical Que Lastima - Alfredo Ramirez Corral
Latin Tour of the Year Vicente Fernández Luis Miguel RBD Shakira
Reggaeton
Album of the Year Calle 13 - Calle 13 King of Kings - Don Omar Mas Flow: Los Benjamins - Luny Tunes & Tainy Masterpiece - R.K.M & Ken-Y
Song of the Year Machucando - Daddy Yankee Down - R.K.M & Ken-Y Caile - Tito "El Bambino" Pam Pam - Wisin & Yandel
Other Latin
Latin Ringtone of the Year Y Todo Para Que - Intocable Labios Compartidos - Maná Down - R.K.M & Ken-Y Rakata - Wisin & Yandel
Latin Dance Club Play Track of the Year Cha Cha (Dance Remixes) - Chelo Just For One Night/Solamente Una Noche (Dance Remixes) - La India Mas Que Nada (Dance Remixes) - Sérgio Mendes Featuring The Black Eyed Peas Un Alma Sentenciada (Dance Remixes) - Thalía
Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year E.S.L. - Akwid Still Kickin' It - Akwid & Jae-P Pa Mi Raza - Jae-P Toby Love - Toby Love
Latin Greatest Hits Album of the Year Sigo Siendo Yo - Marc Anthony 30 Recuerdos - Los Bukis Amor Eterno: Los Exitos* - Rocío Dúrcal La Historia Del Divo - Juan Gabriel
Latin Compilation Album of the Year Now Latino - Various Artists Now Latino 2 - Various Artists Roc-La-Familia And Héctor el Father Present: Los Rompediscotekas - Various Artists WY Records Presents: Los Vaqueros - Various Artists
Latin Jazz Album of the Year Around The City - Eliane Elias Solo - Gonzalo Rubalcaba Dances, Prayers, and Meditations For Peace - Nestor Torres
Latin Christian/Gospel Album of the Year The Shadow Of Your Wings: Hymns And Sacred Songs - Fernando Ortega Dismiss The Mystery - Salvador On My Knees: The Best Of Jaci Velasquez - Jaci Velasquez Alegria - Marcos Witt
Songwriter of the Year Mariano Barba Anthony "Romeo" Santos Joan Sebastian Marco Antonio Solís Anthony López
Producer of the Year Armando Avila Cachorro Lopez Luny Tunes Nely
Production and Labels
Publisher of the Year EMI April, ASCAP EMI Blackwood, BMI Sony/ATV Discos, ASCAP Universal-Musica Unica, BMI
Publishing Corporation of the Year EMI Music Publishing Sony/ATV Music Publishing Universal Music Publishing Warner/Chappell Music Publishing
Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year EMI Televisa Machete Sony BMG Norte Universal Latino
Top Latin Albums Label of the Year EMI Televisa Machete Sony BMG Norte Univision Music Group
Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year EMI Televisa Sony BMG Norte Universal Latino Warner Latina
Tropical Airplay Label of the Year J&N Machete Sony BMG Norte Univision
Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year Disa Fonovisa Universal Latino Univision
Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year: (new category) Machete Sony BMG Norte Universal Latino Univision
Latin Pop Albums Label of the Year Sony BMG Norte
Tropical Albums Label of the Year Sony BMG Norte
Regional Mexican Albums Label of the Year Univision Music Group
Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year Machete
Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award Miguel Bosé
Billboard Spirit Of Hope Award Ricardo Montaner
References
Billboard.com: 2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards winners Billboard.com" Performers set for 2007 Billboard Latin awards