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"This past year was full of unknowns but also new opportunities for those who adapted quickly," said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. "Drawing from our strength in music, we welcome our resilient community of Latin music lovers back to Las Vegas for a 13th year to celebrate our culture, ethnicity and diversity, and to honor excellence in music; the force that helps us heal and continues to unite us."
The Latin GRAMMY Awards are the preeminent international honor and the only peer-selected award celebrating excellence in Latin music worldwide. Nominees for the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be announced on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021.
"We are thrilled to bring back the 22nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards to Las Vegas to honor musical excellence," said Jessica Rodriguez, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Entertainment at Univision.
"Music is a
powerful force in our community. It binds us together as a culture, inspires us
and move us, and this year's show will celebrate our shared love of music with
the brightest stars, unforgettable performances, and special moments that will
entertain our audience," she added.
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The Latin Recording Academy and Univision Communications Inc. will continue to exercise careful precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of all attendees.
Chris Baldizan, MGM Resorts' Executive Vice President of Entertainment, said, "MGM Resorts has had a long-standing, successful partnership with The Latin Recording Academy.
As a leader in Entertainment, we look forward to once
again hosting The Latin GRAMMYs at MGM Grand, providing music fans worldwide
the opportunity to celebrate Latin music's biggest night in the Entertainment
Capital of the World."
The previously announced gala tribute for the 2021 Latin Recording Academy
Person of the Year™ honoring RubĂ©n Blades will take place Wednesday, Nov. 17,
2021, at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
For
information on purchasing tickets to the 22nd Latin GRAMMY Awards and the 2021
Latin Person of the Year event, please contact The Latin Recording Academy's
ticketing office at 310.314.8281 or ticketing@grammy.com. Additional details about ancillary
events occurring during Latin GRAMMY® Week will be communicated at a later
date.