Just like last year, Reggaeton and Latin Urban superstar Don Omar has topped once again the list of nominees to this year's edition of the Billboard Latin Music Awards. In fact, this year the popular Latin music star collected 18 nominations, two more than the previous year.
Following Don Omar, the list of finalists is dominated by the popular Bachata singers Romeo Santos (12 nominations) and Prince Royce (10 nominations), the Diva of Banda Music Jenni Rivera (11 nominations) and Latin Urban sensation duo Wisin y Yandel (11 nominations). Behind this group of artists, the list features Cuban-American rapper Pitbull and Regional Mexican act 3BallMTY. Let's take a look at the full list of finalists.
Artist of the Year:
- Don Omar
- Prince Royce
- Jenni Rivera
- Romeo Santos
Artist of the Year, New:
- 3BallMTY
- Juan Magan
- Jesus Ojeda y Sus Parientes
- Michel Telo
Tour of the Year:
- Vicente Fernandez
- GIGANT3S - Marc Anthony, Chayanne & Marco Antonio Solis
- Enrique Iglesias & Jennifer Lopez
- Mana
Social Artist of the Year:
- Don Omar
- Pitbull
- Shakira
- Michel Telo
Streaming Artist of the Year:
- Don Omar
- Pitbull
- Shakira
- Wisin y Yandel
Crossover Artist of the Year:
- Chris Brown
- Flo Rida
- PSY
- Rihanna
Song of the Year:
- "Intentalo" - 3BallMTY Featuring El Bebeto & America Sierra
- "Bailando Por El Mundo" - Juan Magan Featuring Pitbull & El Cata
- "Dutty Love" - Don Omar Featuring Natty Natasha
- "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" - Michel Telo
Song of the Year, Vocal Event:
- "Intentalo" - 3BallMTY Featuring El Bebeto & America Sierra
- "Bailando Por El Mundo" - Juan Magan Featuring Pitbull & El Cata
- "Dutty Love" - Don Omar Featuring Natty Natasha
- "Algo Me Gusta De Ti" - Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain
Songs Artist of the Year, Male:
- Daddy Yankee
- Don Omar
- Pitbull
- Prince Royce
Songs Artist of the Year, Female:
- Leslie Grace
- Jennifer Lopez
- Jenni Rivera
- Shakira
Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
- Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga
- Calibre 50
- La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho
- Wisin & Yandel
Airplay Song of the Year:
- "Llamada De Mi Ex" - La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho
- "Bailando Por El Mundo" - Juan Magan Featuring Pitbull & El Cata
- "Dutty Love" - Don Omar Featuring Natty Natasha
- "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" - Michel Telo
Digital Song of the Year:
- "Danza Kuduro" - Don Omar & Lucenzo
- "Dutty Love" - Don Omar Featuring Natty Natasha
- "Promise" - Romeo Santos Featuring Usher
- "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" - Michel Telo
Streaming Song of the Year:
- "Intentalo" - 3BallMTY Featuring El Bebeto & America Sierra
- "Danza Kuduro" - Don Omar & Lucenzo
- "Promise" - Romeo Santos Featuring Usher
- "Follow the Leader" - Wisin & Yandel + Jennifer Lopez
Latin Airplay Label of the Year:
- Sony Music Latin
- Top Stop
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- Warner Latina
Latin Airplay Imprint of the Year:
- Disa
- Fonovisa
- Machete
- Sony Music Latin
Album of the Year:
- Joyas Prestadas: Pop - Jenni Rivera
- La Misma Gran Señora - Jenni Rivera
- Phase II - Prince Royce
- Formula: Vol. 1 - Romeo Santos
Albums Artist of the Year, Male:
- Don Omar
- Gerardo Ortiz
- Prince Royce
- Romeo Santos
Albums Artist of the Year, Female:
- Ednita Nazario
- Jenni Rivera
- Shakira
- Yuridia
Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
- 3BallMTY
- La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho
- Mana
- Wisin y Yandel
Digital Album of the Year:
- "Don Omar Presents MT02: New Generation" - Don Omar
- Phase II - Prince Royce
- Formula: Vol. 1 - Romeo Santos
- Lideres - Wisin y Yandel
Top Latin Albums Label of the Year:
- Atlantic Group
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- Warner Latina
Top Latin Albums Imprint of the Year:
- Disa
- Fonovisa
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latino
Latin Pop Song of the Year:
- "Corre" - Jesse & Joy
- "Addicted To You" - Shakira
- "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" - Michel Telo
- "Algo Me Gusta De Ti" - Wisin y Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain
Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Solo:
- Ricardo Arjona
- Enrique Iglesias
- Michel Telo
- Shakira
Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
- Jesse & Joy
- Mana
- Reik
- Wisin y Yandel
Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year:
- Sony Music Latin
- Top Stop
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- Warner Latina
Latin Pop Airplay Imprint of the Year:
- Machete
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- Warner Latina
Latin Pop Album of the Year:
- Independiente - Ricardo Arjona
- Drama y Luz - Mana
- Joyas Prestadas: Pop - Jenni Rivera
- La Musica No Se Toca - Alejandro Sanz
Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
- Ricardo Arjona
- Jenni Rivera
- Alejandro Sanz
- Shakira
Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
- Camila
- Il Volo
- Jesse & Joy
- Mana
Latin Pop Albums Label of the Year:
- Capitol Latin
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- Warner Latina
Latin Pop Albums Imprint of the Year:
- Fonovisa
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latino
- Warner Latina
Tropical Song of the Year:
- "Incondicional" - Prince Royce
- "Las Cosas Pequeñas" - Prince Royce
- "La Diabla" - Romeo Santos
- "Promise" - Romeo Santos Featuring Usher
Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Solo:
- Elvis Crespo
- Prince Royce
- Romeo Santos
- Tito El Bambino
Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
- Chino & Nacho
- Grupo Treo
- Ilegales
- N'Klabe
Tropical Songs Airplay Label of the Year:
- Sony Music Latin
- Top Stop
- Universal Music Latin
- Entertainment
- Venemusic
Tropical Songs Airplay Imprint of the Year:
- Machete
- Sony Music Latin
- Top Stop
- Universal Music Latino
Tropical Album of the Year:
- Busco Un Pueblo - Victor Manuelle
- Phase II - Prince Royce
- Formula: Vol. 1 - Romeo Santos
- The King Stays King: Sold Out At Madison Square Garden - Romeo Santos
Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
- Juan Luis Guerra
- Victor Manuelle
- Prince Royce
- Romeo Santos
Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
- Aventura
- Don Perignon y La Orquesta Puertorriqueña
- El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico
- N'Klabe
Tropical Albums Label of the Year:
- Atlantic Group
- Capitol Latin
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Tropical Albums Imprint of the Year:
- Capitol Latin
- Sony Music Latin
- Top Stop
- Universal Music Latino
Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
- "Intentalo" - 3BallMTY Featuring El Bebeto & America Sierra
- "Llamada De Mi Ex" - La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho
- "Amor Confuso" - Gerardo Ortiz
- "Un Hombre Normal" - Espinoza Paz
Regional Mexican Songs Artist of the Year, Solo:
- Larry Hernandez
- Gerardo Ortiz
- Espinoza Paz
- Jenni Rivera
Regional Mexican Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
- Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga
- Calibre 50
- La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho
- La Original Banda el Limon de Salvador Lizarraga
Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year:
- Skalona
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- Venemusic
Regional Mexican Airplay Imprint of the Year:
- Del
- Disa
- Fonovisa
- Sony Music Latin
Regional Mexican Album of the Year:
- Joyas Prestadas: Banda - Jenni Rivera
- La Misma Gran Señora - Jenni Rivera
- Intentalo - 3BallMTY
- Irreversible...2012 - La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho
Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
- Larry Hernandez
- Gerardo Ortiz
- Espinoza Paz
- Jenni Rivera
Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
- 3BallMTY
- El Trono De Mexico
- La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho
- Los Bukis
Regional Mexican Albums Label of the Year:
- Freddie
- Skalona
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Regional Mexican Albums Imprint of the Year:
- Del
- Disa
- Freddie
- Fonovisa
Latin Rhythm Song of the Year:
- "Bailando Por El Mundo" - Juan Magan Featuring Pitbull & El Cata
- "Lovumba" - Daddy Yankee
- "Hasta Que Salga El Sol" - Don Omar
- "Dutty Love" - Don Omar Featuring Natty Natasha
Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Solo:
- Daddy Yankee
- Juan Magan
- Don Omar
- Pitbull
Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
- Alexis & Fido
- Dyland & Lenny
- Plan B
- Wisin y Yandel
Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year:
- Capitol Latin
- Pina
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Latin Rhythm Airplay Imprint of the Year:
- El Cartel
- Machete
- Orfanato
- Sony Music Latin
Latin Rhythm Album of the Year:
- Prestige - Daddy Yankee
- Don Omar Presents MT02: New Generation - Don Omar
- Lideres - Wisin y Yandel
- Pina Records Presenta: La Formula: The Company - Various Artists
Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
- Daddy Yankee
- Don Omar
- Pitbull
- Tito El Bambino
Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
- Akwid
- Alexis & Fido
- Kinto Sol
- Wisin y Yandel
Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year:
- Capitol Latin
- Nelflow
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Latin Music Entertainment
Latin Rhythm Albums Imprint of the Year:
- El Cartel
- Machete
- Orfanato
- Pina
Songwriter of the Year:
- Horacio Palencia Cisneros
- Isidro Chavez "Espinoza Paz" Espinoza
- William "Don" Omar Landron
- Gerardo Ortiz
Publisher of the Year:
- ARPA Musical, LLC, BMI
- Del Melodies,BMI
- EMI Blackwood Music Inc, BMI
- Los Cangris Publishing, ASCAP
Publishing Corporation of the Year:
- EMI Music
- Sony/ATV Music
- Universal Music
- Warner/Chappell Music
Producer of the Year:
- Jesus Tirado Castañeda
- Sergio George
- Gerardo Ortiz
- Fernando Camacho Tirado
