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Premio Lo Nuestro 2025: Who Won and What Had Us in Tears
The 37th edition of Premio Lo Nuestro was a night to remember! Held at the Kaseya Center in Miami on February 20, 2025, the ceremony brought together the biggest names in Latin music for a celebration filled with powerful performances, emotional tributes, and career-defining wins. With the theme “Uniting Generations,” the show honored legendary artists while also celebrating the rising stars shaping the future of Latin music.
The night’s biggest winners were Shakira and Carín León, who dominated with multiple awards. Shakira, even though she couldn’t be there in person because she’s on the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, made sure to express her gratitude. She accepted her six awards via a video message from Barranquilla, sharing how much this moment meant to her.
“Thank you so much for this award. I can’t find the words to express how much this means to me. Winning Album of the Year is incredibly special because this album was made with blood, sweat, and tears. It took over two years of work, and I genuinely appreciate this recognition.”
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Her wins included Album of the Year (Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran), Pop Female Artist of the Year, Pop-Urban Album of the Year, Pop-Urban Collaboration of the Year (*Puntería), Mexican Music Collaboration of the Year (Entre Paréntesis with Grupo Frontera), and Crossover Collaboration of the Year (Puntería).
Right behind her, Carín León took home five awards, including The Perfect Mix of the Year (Una Vida Pasada with Camilo), Mexican Music Artist of the Year (Male), Mexican Music Song of the Year (Primera Cita), and Mexican Music Album of the Year (BOCA CHUECA, VOL. 1). His recent success at both the Latin Grammys and American Grammys solidified his position as one of the most important voices in regional Mexican music today.
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Meanwhile, Karol G and Camilo each took home four awards. Karol G, who’s been setting records left and right, snagged the Premio Lo Nuestro Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido), Female Urban Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year (Mañana Será Bonito – Bichota Season). Even though she wasn’t there, her influence in 2024 was unmistakable, becoming the most-awarded Latin artist of the year, the most-streamed female Latin artist worldwide on Spotify, and filling up stadiums with her Mañana Será Bonito Tour.
Camilo, meanwhile, took home The Perfect Mix of the Year and Tropical Song of the Year for (Una Vida Pasada with Carín León), Tropical Collaboration of the Year for (Plis), and Tropical Album of the Year for (Cuatro). His knack for blending genres and introducing fresh sounds to Latin music continues to earn him a spot as a fan favorite.
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Emotional Tributes That Stole the Show
Beyond the awards, the night was packed with emotional moments, beginning with the tribute to legendary Spanish composer Manuel Alejandro. Alejandro Sanz, Laura Pausini, Carín León, and Niña Pastori gave a heartfelt performance of some of his greatest hits, including “Procuro Olvidarte,” “Que Sabe Nadie,” “Dueño de Nada,” “Mi Amante Amigo,” and “Como Yo Te Amo.”
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Visibly moved, Manuel Alejandro took the stage, joking, “This is what’s left of Manuel Alejandro,” before reflecting on his lifelong dedication to songwriting. “For me, this is a great celebration. Since I started in this beautiful America so many years ago, I realized that the strength of its people fades when they hear a love song. That’s what I’ve done all my life—put their deepest feelings into words.”
Another deeply emotional moment came with the tribute to Paquita La Del Barrio, who passed away just days before the ceremony. Pepe Aguilar and his children, Ángela and Leonardo Aguilar, honored her legacy with heartfelt performances of “Me Saludás a la Tuya” and “Tres Veces Te Engañé,” bringing the audience to tears.
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One of the night’s most anticipated moments was the tribute to La India, celebrating her over forty years in Latin music. Known as the “Princess of Salsa,” she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her influence on tropical music. The tribute included a powerful musical segment produced by Sergio George, featuring Victor Manuelle, her longtime friend and collaborator, who introduced her with an emotional speech.
Performing hits like “Ese Hombre,” “Dicen Que Soy,” and “Mi Mayor Venganza,” La India delivered a breathtaking performance that reminded everyone why she is one of salsa’s greatest voices. Fighting back tears, she took the mic and said: “This is for my fans. Thank you for standing by me. I want to thank God, the Almighty, who never abandons us.”
Then, with her signature fire, she added: “This is the first award I’ve ever won in my damn life!”—making the crowd burst into laughter and applause.
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Alejandro Fernández was honored with the Excellence Award, presented by his kids Álex and Camila Fernández, before he took the stage to perform some of his biggest hits. Holding his phone to read his speech, he expressed, “This award is incredibly meaningful because it represents hard work and dedication. I dedicate it to my family, my children, my girlfriend, my mother, and my father, who, if he were still with us, would be so proud. And if not, I know he’s up there celebrating with Paquita!”
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Unforgettable Performances That Everyone’s Talking About
The night was also about celebrating the present and future of Latin music with show-stopping performances.
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– Will Smith and India Martínez opened the night with their new song First Love.
– DJ Khaled, Thalía, and Miami Sound Machine hyped up the crowd with Miami.
– Marc Anthony, Piso 21, and Beéle delivered a stunning rendition of Volver.
– Reik brought an intimate vibe with an acoustic version of Mientes.
– Becky G performed Querido Abuelo, a heartfelt tribute to her grandfather.
– Prince Royce delivered a Spanglish medley of My Girl, How Deep Is Your Love, and Dancing In The Moonlight.
– Thalía and Los Ángeles Azules kicked off the party with Yo Me Lo Busqué.
– Natti Natasha debuted her brand-new track Desde Hoy, produced by Romeo Santos.
– Grupo Frontera and Alejandro Sanz introduced their new song Hoy No Me Siento Bien.
– Ángela Aguilar and Becky G took home the Mariachi/Ranchera Song of the Year award for Por el Contrario. Ángela dedicated the win to immigrants, stating, “My grandfather, Antonio Aguilar, was deported four times, and that same man went on to sell out Madison Square Garden 13 times. Yes, we can.”
– Silvestre Dangond and Emilia performed Vestido Rojo.
– El Alfa brought the house down with an electrifying performance, surrounded by dancers dressed in yellow.
– Guaynaa and Venesti got everyone dancing to Mi Debility.
– Belinda and Tito Doble PP performed La Cuadrada, with Belinda stunning in a red sheer outfit.
– Ha*Ash and Thalía teamed up for Amiga Date Cuenta.
– Arthur Hanlon and Ángela Aguilar performed Bala Perdida.
– Xavi and Manuel Turizo closed out the night with a powerful final performance.
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Before signing off, Laura Pausini introduced a video of Shakira, streaming live from her concert in Barranquilla, reminding us all just how big Latin music is these days.
Premios Lo Nuestro 2025 was a celebration of Latin music in all its glory. From Shakira’s historic wins to emotional tributes and epic performances, it proved that Latin music continues to break barriers. If this night taught us anything, it’s that the future of Latin music is brighter than ever.
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