UMPG superstars Rosalía and Alejandro Sanz shine with numerous honors.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publisher, earned 23 wins at the 20th Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas. The publisher’s world-class songwriters were honored across major categories including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Song and Best Urban Song, among many others.
Breakout superstar Rosalía was the evening’s biggest winner, taking home five significant awards including Album of the Year. In doing so, Rosalía made history by becoming the first female artist to win this category at the Latin Grammys in thirteen years. For the outstanding achievement, she graciously thanked her fans, collaborators and the UMPG team. Additionally, Rosalía won Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album for El Mal Querer, her second studio album which swept all categories it was nominated for. The trap-flamenco sensation also earned Best Urban Song for “Con Altura”, her smash collaboration with UMPG writer J Balvin. Rosalía rounded out her sensational evening by performing a two-song medley of “Con Altura” and her new single “A Palé.”
Talented Spanish songwriter-artist Alejandro Sanz won three awards and currently holds the record for most Latin Grammy wins with 23 collective honors. His winning single, “Mi Persona Favorita”, took home Best Pop Song, as well as Record of the Year, marking his fifth time winning this category. Sanz, who has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide throughout his career, performed his hit song alongside Greeicy, Nella and UMPG Spain’s Aitana.
Numerous UMPG songwriters were awarded throughout the 20th Latin Grammys. The first winner of the night, Juan Luis Guerra, took home two awards including Best Contemporary/Tropical Fusion album for Literal. Regional Mexican star Christian Nodal saw two wins, including Best Ranchero/Mariachi album for Ahora. Other UMPG honorees include Mon Laferte and Luis Enrique.
Among the many UMPG major artists who graced the stage during the telecast were Alicia Keys who performed “Show Me Love” with Miguel, Sebastián Yatra who performed “Un Año” ft. Reik and “Bonita” alongside Juanes, and Sech who performed his No. 1 hit “Otro Trago.” Other UMPG performers included Anitta, Leonel García, and Julio Reyes
UMPG Winners:
Record Of The Year
MI PERSONA FAVORITA
Alejandro Sanz Con Camila Cabello
UMPG interest via Alejandro Sanz
Album Of The Year
EL MAL QUERER
Rosalía
UMPG interest via Rosalía
Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album
EL MAL QUERER
Rosalía
UMPG interest via Rosalía
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
AGUSTÍN
Fonseca
UMPG interest via Julio Reyes Copello
Best Pop Song
MI PERSONA FAVORITA
Camila Cabello & Alejandro Sanz, songwriters
(Alejandro Sanz & Camila Cabello)
UMPG interest via Alejandro Sanz
Best Urban Song
CON ALTURA
Rosalía & J Balvin Featuring El Guincho
UMPG interest via Rosalía & J Balvin
Best Alternative Music Album
NORMA
Mon Laferte
UMPG interest via Mon Laferte
Best Alternative Song Mejor
TÓCAMELA
Los Amigos Invisibles
UMPG interest via David Julca, Jonathan Julca
Best Salsa Album
MAS DE MI
Tony Succar
UMPG interest via Jorge Luis Piloto, Guianko Gomez
Best Contemporary/Tropical Fusion Album
LITERAL
Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
UMPG interest via Juan Luis Guerra
Best Tropical Song
KITIPUN
Juan Luis Guerra, songwriter (Juan Luis Guerra 4.40)
UMPG interest via Juan Luis Guerra
Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album
AHORA
Christian Nodal
UMPG interest via Christian Nodal
Best Banda Album
A TRAVÉS DEL VASO
Banda Los Sebastianes
UMPG Interest via Horacio Palencia, Geovani Cabrera, Cesar Galindo, Ramon Ceballos, Saul Madueno, Jesus Celis, Jesus Inzunza Montoya, Jacobo Quintero, Cristian, Hector Rodriguez, Geovani Cabrera, Saul Madueno
Best Norteño Album
PERCEPCIÓN
Intocable
UMPG interest via Pablo Preciado
Best Regional Song
NO TE CONTARON MAL
Edgar Barrera, René Humberto Lau Ibarra, Gussy Lau
& Christian Nodal, songwriters (Christian Nodal)
UMPG interest via Christian Nodal
Best Folk Album
TIEMPO AL TIEMPO
Luis Enrique + C4 Trio
UMPG interest via Luis Enrique
Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album
O TEMPO É AGORA
Anavitoria
UMPG interest via Ana Clara Caetano, Vitória Falcao
Best Portuguese Language Rock or Alternative Album
O FUTURO NÃO DEMORA
BaianaSystem
UMPG interest via Roberto Barreto, Ruso Passapusso, Marcelo Seko
Best Samba/Pagode Album
MART'NÁLIA CANTA VINICIUS DE MORAES
Mart'nália
UMPG interest via Baden Powell, Vinicius de Moraes, Toquinho
Best Sertaneja Music Album
EM TODOS OS CANTOS
Marilia Mendonça
UMPG interest via Diego Ferrari, Everton Matos
Best Recording Package
EL MAL QUERER
Rosalía
UMPG interest via Rosalía
Best Engineered Album
EL MAL QUERER
Rosalía
UMPG interest via Rosalía
Best Long Form Music Video
LO QUE FUI ES LO QUE SOY
Alejandro Sanz
UMPG interest via Alejandro Sanz