“I want to dedicate this award to the Dominican Republic,” said Guerra of his homeland upon being named the Latin Recording Academy’s person of the year, recognizing career and personal achievements
Guerra and his band, 440, won the trophy for record of the year and tropical song for the playful, upbeat “La Llave De Mi Corazon.” The album of the same name also garnered the award for best merengue album. “I want to dedicate this award to the Dominican Republic,” said Guerra of his homeland upon being named the Latin Recording Academy’s person of the year, recognizing career and personal achievements. Guerra talked about Tropical Storm Noel, which recently thrashed the Caribbean nation and killed several dozen. Among the artists Guerra bested in his record of the year win were Martin and other superstars: Beyonce and Shakira, and Miguel Bose and Paulina Rubio. Guerra, credited with popularizing the bachata dance rhythms outside the Dominican Republic, was also up for song of the year and album of the year. Those who worked on Guerra’s album also picked up the award for best engineered album. The superstar performed a medley of “Lola” and “La Bomba,” while Blue Man Group added their signature frenetic dance visuals. Later, Reggaton star Daddy Yankee performed “Ella Me Levanto,” flanked by the scantily clad showgirls of “Folies Bergere,” each wearing colorful feather headpieces. It was one of the show’s several mash-ups of nominees and Las Vegas Strip staples. Martin took home the award for long form music video for “MTV Unplugged” and was up for album of...
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