Billboard & Telemundo Announce Fourth Annual Billboard Latin Women in Music

The Billboard Latin Women in Music special is scheduled to return for its fourth edition on April 23 at 9 p.m. ET via Telemundo, Billboard and Telemundo announced Tuesday (March 17).

The two-hour music special will celebrate Latin female artists who are proactively driving positive change and championing inclusion in the music industry. The live event will also stream simultaneously on the Telemundo app and Peacock. 

“We are honored to once again join forces with Billboard to spotlight the extraordinary women who are shaping the Latin music industry,” Javier Pons, chief content officer & head of Telemundo Studios, said in a press release. “More than a celebration, Billboard Latin Women in Music is a powerful statement about representation and the undeniable impact Latinas have across the global music landscape. At Telemundo, we are proud to amplify these voices and bring our audience an unforgettable night of recognition, empowerment, and world-class performances.”

“Our Latin Women in Music celebration is one of our proudest accomplishments,” added Leila Cobo, co-chief content officer for Billboard. “We created it four years ago, realizing that there was no program in place to exclusively celebrate the achievements of Latina artists. To see it grow and become a pipeline for new talent as well as a platform to celebrate iconic artists from around the world, and from every genre, highlights how deep and varied our talent is. We can’t wait to celebrate this year’s group of extraordinary women, as much for their artistry as for their impact on a global scale.” 

Last year’s recipients included Annita with the Vanguard award, Belinda with the Evolution award, Celia Cruz as Legend, Chiquis with the Impact award, Ha*Ash with the Unbreakable award, Natti Natasha as Unstoppable Artist, Olga Tañon with the Lifetime Achievement award, and Selena Gomez as Woman of the Year.