Get ready, music lovers.
The Latin Recording Academy is hosting its 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at Las Vegas's MGM Grand Garden Arena on Thursday. With singer Carlos Rivera and actress Ana de la Reguera signed on to host, this year's ceremony will prove to be a can't-miss event.
Here's how to get in on Latin music's biggest night:
When and How to Watch the Show
The Latin Grammy Awards will air Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on Univision. For those who have access to a cable subscription and not a television, the event can be streamed via Univision's website for free upon providing the necessary login information. However, fans can also watch the show live through the Univision Now app on Roku. The subscription service cost $7.99 a month or $86.99 per year.
When and How to Watch the Red Carpet
Like with any major awards show, there's a glitzy red carpet show held before the main event. The Latin Grammys will broadcast the star-studded affair via its official Facebook page at 4 p.m. ET. The show's Facebook will additionally present live backstage coverage as well.
This year, the Latin Grammys are teaming up with Google Pixel 3, who will hit the red carpet with Fashion Position. It will capture the night's top looks with a Google Pixel 3 smartphone. Google will also showcase a special red carpet performance.
Artists Scheduled to Perform
The best part of any music awards show is the musical performances. The Latin Grammys won't disappoint in this department this year.
The Latin Recording Academy has recruited Marc Anthony, Will Smith and Bad Bunny to open the ceremony with their song "Está Rico." Halsey, Rosalía, Steve Aoki, Nicky Jam and J Balvin are also among the night's list of performers.
About the Nominees
Nominees for the ceremony were announced in September. J Balvin, who notably teamed up with Beyoncé for a remix of his track "Mi Gente," leads the pack with eight nominations. Other artists being recognized Thursday include Rosalía, Kany García, El David Aguilar and Pablo Alborán.
"This year's nominees are a testament to our members' commitment to excellence and novelty in Latin music," Gabriel Abaroa Jr., president/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy, said in a statement. "The Latin Recording Academy received an unprecedented all-time record number of entries for the 19th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, resulting in a diversified group of talented artists, producers, and songwriters."
Abaroa Jr. continued, "The members of The Latin Recording Academy continue to acknowledge emerging talent, risk takers, creative innovators, and respected artists that allow Latin music to be discovered, explored and enjoyed, just as it has been for the past century."
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