1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards explained

1st Latin Grammy Awards
Venue:Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Hosts:Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, Andy García, Jimmy Smits and Antonio Banderas
Network:CBS
Award1 Type:Person of the Year
Award1 Winner:Emilio Estefan Jr.
Next:2001

The 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles at the Staples Center on Wednesday, September 13, 2000. The big winners were Luis Miguel, Santana and Maná with 3 awards; Juan Luis Guerra, Shakira, Fito Páez and Emilio Estefan Jr. received 2 awards each.

Winners were chosen by voting members of the Latin Academy from a list of finalists. The inaugural ceremony was broadcast live on CBS that year and was seen in more than 100 countries across the world.[1] The two-hour show was the first bilingual broadcast ever to air on network television during prime time.[2]

History

On January 20, 2000, the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences announced that the inaugural Latin Grammy Awards were going to take place on September 15, 2000, in Los Angeles and the awards ceremony would be broadcast in the United States by CBS, which will also distribute it to other countries. Nominations in 40 categories were to be released in August 2000.[3]

The list of nominees for the 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards, slated for September 13, 2000 in Los Angeles, was unveiled on Friday, July 7, 2000, in a Miami ceremony hosted by Michael Greene, President of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.

Leading the chase for statuettes were Marc Anthony, Shakira and Fito Páez with five nominations each. Juan Luis Guerra, Carlos Vives, and Maná, garnered four nominations. Earning three nominations were Luis Miguel, along with La Ley. Ricky Martin earned for two nominations. Christina Aguilera, received a nod on the Latin side of the musical divide for the Spanish-language remake of "Genie in a Bottle" titled "Genio Atrapado". In addition to the awards, Emilio Estefan Jr. was honored as the Latin Academy's First Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year. That award was presented during a dinner on September 11, 2000, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The awards were organized by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (LARAS), incorporated by NARAS in 1997. LARAS is a membership-based association of musicians, producers, engineers and other recording professionals. The list of final nominees revealed was a result of balloting by LARAS members.[4]

Live telecast

The list of hosts for the first-ever Latin Grammy Awards, included Gloria Estefan, Antonio Banderas, Jimmy Smits, Andy García and Jennifer Lopez,[5] who also was announced to perform her hit single "No Me Ames" with Marc Anthony, but Anthony (with six nominations that night) did not attend the show citing complications with his (then) wife's pregnancy.[6]

Son By Four also were announced performing a duet with boy band 'N Sync, with some singing in Spanish by the American band.[2]

The telecast kicked off with a tribute to the late Tito Puente featuring Ricky Martin, Celia Cruz, and Gloria Estefan. Performances throughout the show included Santana & Maná, 'N Sync & Son By Four, Christina Aguilera, Shakira, Miami Sound Machine and Alejandro Fernández.[1]

The two-hour show was the first bilingual broadcast ever to air on network television during prime time. It was broadcast around the world, either simultaneously or live on tape.[2]

Compilation album

On September 12, 2000, Sony Discos released the first "Latin Grammy Nominees CD" to coincide with the inaugural awards with nominees from three categories, Record of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Tropical Song, with a portion of the proceeds to support the Latin Academy Of Recording Arts and Sciences for community-outreach efforts. It was expected that various labels took turns releasing Latin Grammy sets each year.[7]

Nominations and winners

The nominations were announced on July 7, 2000[8] and the winners were revealed on September 13, 2000, including Maná, Luis Miguel and Santana each grabbing three trophies at the event. Santana and Maná won Record of the Year for the track "Corazón Espinado" from Santana's album, Supernatural and the same track was honored for Rock Duo or Group with Vocal. Maná also won Best Pop Performance and Santana won Best Pop Instrumental. Amarte Es Un Placer, by Mexican pop singer Luis Miguel won Album of the Year, Best Pop Album and Best Male Pop Performance. Marc Anthony's "Dímelo" picked up Song of the Year, and at age 73, Ibrahim Ferrer won Best New Artist. Emilio Estefan Jr., who was up for six honors, won only two awards: Producer of the Year and the Music Video award for directing his wife Gloria's "No Me Dejes de Querer". Meanwhile, Carlos Vives, also with six nominees, went home with no trophies. Tito Puente won posthumously for Traditional Tropical Performance for the title track from his final album, Mambo Birdland. His son and daughter accepted the award on his behalf. Winners were chosen by voting members of the Latin Academy from a list of finalists. The ceremony was broadcast live on CBS and was seen in more than 100 countries across the world.[9]

Awards

Winners are in bold text.

General

Record of the Year

Santana featuring Maná – "Corazón Espinado"

Album of the Year

Luis Miguel – Amarte Es Un Placer

Song of the Year

Marc Anthony, Robert Blades, Angie Chirino and Cory Rooney – "Dímelo" (Marc Anthony)

Best New Artist

Ibrahim Ferrer

Pop

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

Shakira – "Ojos Así"

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

Luis Miguel – "Tu Mirada"

Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals

Maná – "Se Me Olvidó Otra Vez"

Best Pop Instrumental Performance

Santana – "El Farol"

Best Pop Vocal Album

Luis Miguel – Amarte Es Un Placer

Rock

Best Female Rock Vocal PerformanceShakira – "Octavo Día"
Best Male Rock Vocal PerformanceFito Páez – "Al Lado del Camino"
Best Rock Performance by a Duo/Group with VocalsSantana featuring Maná – "Corazón Espinado"
Best Rock SongFito Páez – "Al Lado del Camino"
Best Rock AlbumCafé Tacuba – Revés/Yo Soy

Tropical

Best Salsa AlbumCelia Cruz –
Best Merengue AlbumJuan Luis Guerra 440 – Ni Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual
Best Traditional Tropical AlbumTito Puente – Mambo Birdland
Best Tropical SongJuan Luis Guerra – "El Niágara en Bicicleta"

Regional

Best Ranchero AlbumAlejandro Fernández – Mi Verdad
Best Banda AlbumBanda el Recodo – Lo Mejor De Mi Vida
Best Grupero AlbumLos Temerarios – En La Madrugada se Fue
Best Tejano AlbumLos Palominos – Por Eso Te Amo
Best Norteño AlbumLos Tigres del Norte – Herencia de Familia
Best Regional SongKike Santander – "Mi Verdad" (Alejandro Fernández)

Traditional

Best Folk AlbumMercedes Sosa – Misa Criolla
Best Tango AlbumLito Vitale and Juan Carlos Baglietto – Postales del Alma
Best Flamenco AlbumCamarón and Tomatito – Paris 87

Jazz

Best Jazz AlbumMichel Camilo and Tomatito – Spain / Paquito D'Rivera – Tropicana Nights (tie)

Brazilian

Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop AlbumMilton Nascimento – Crooner
Best Brazilian Rock AlbumOs Paralamas do Sucesso – Acústico MTV
Best Samba/Pagode AlbumZeca Pagodinho – Zeca Pagodinho ao Vivo
Best MPB AlbumCaetano Veloso – Livro
Best Sertaneja Music AlbumSérgio Reis – Sérgio Reis e Convidados
Best Brazilian Roots/Regional AlbumPaulo Moura & Os Batutas – Pixinguinha
Best Brazilian SongDjavan – "Acelerou"

Children's

Best Children's AlbumMiliki – A Mis Niños de 30 Años

Classical

Best Classical AlbumPlácido Domingo – La Dolores

Production

Best Engineered AlbumCarlos Álvarez, Mike Couzzi, Bolívar Gómez, Miguel Hernández, Luis Mansilla, Carlos Ordehl, Eric Ramos, July Ruiz, and Eric Schilling – Ni Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual (Juan Luis Guerra)
Producer of the YearEmilio Estefan Jr.

Music Video

Best Music VideoGloria Estefan – "No Me Dejes de Querer"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maná, Luis Miguel, Santana Win Big At Latin Grammys. Billboard.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20080515164543/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=876290. dead. May 15, 2008. 2008-05-02.
  2. Web site: 'N Sync/Son By Four Plan Latin Grammys Duet. Billboard.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20080515164541/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=874286. dead. May 15, 2008. 2008-05-02.
  3. Web site: First Latin Grammys To Be Held In L.A.. Billboard.com. John. Lannert. https://web.archive.org/web/20080516010344/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=869322. dead. May 16, 2008. 2008-05-02.
  4. Web site: Anthony, Shakira, Paez Lead 1st Latin Grammy Nominees. Billboard.com. Karl. Ross. https://web.archive.org/web/20080516010359/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=875262. dead. May 16, 2008. 2008-05-02.
  5. Web site: Billboard Bits: Jennifer Lopez, Page/Crowes and more. Billboard.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20080516010353/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=874291. dead. May 16, 2008. 2008-05-02.
  6. Web site: Anthony Pulls Out Of Latin Grammys. Billboard.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20080516010403/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=876305. dead. May 16, 2008. 2008-05-02.
  7. Web site: Sony Discos Gets 1st Latin Grammys Set. Billboard.com. Leila. Cobo. https://web.archive.org/web/20080516010348/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=874253. dead. May 16, 2008. 2008-05-02.
  8. Web site: Complete List Of Nominations For First-ever Latin Grammy Awards. allbusiness.com. 2008-05-02. 2007-11-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20071112080450/http://www.allbusiness.com/retail-trade/miscellaneous-retail-retail-stores-not/4608633-1.html. dead.
  9. Web site: Maná, Luis Miguel, Santana Win Big At Latin Grammys. Billboard. https://web.archive.org/web/20080515164543/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=876290. dead. May 15, 2008. 2008-05-02.

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