2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards Nominees

Colombian megastars Shakira and J Balvin are the most nominated artists at the 2018 Billboard Latin Muisc Awards, with 12 nominations each. Maluma, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Ozuna follow with 10 nods each. Justin Bieer leads the non-latin acts with 8 nominations, then Beyoncé follows with 7, and Willy William, 6. The nomination categories are:

ARTIST CATEGORIES

Artist of the Year:
J Balvin
Daddy Yankee
Luis Fonsi
Ozuna

Artist of the Year, New: 
Alta Consigna
Bad Bunny
El Fantasma y Banda Populares del Llano
Christian Nodal 

Tour of the Year:
Marc Anthony
Ricardo Arjona
Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull
Marco Antonio Solis

Social Artist of the Year:
J Balvin
Jennifer Lopez
Maluma
Shakira 

Crossover Artist of the Year:
Beyonce
Justin Bieber
Little Mix
Ed Sheeran 

SONG CATEGORIES

Hot Latin Song of the Year:
J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce, “Mi Gente”
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, “Despacito”
Maluma, “Felices Los 4”
Wisin Featuring Ozuna, “Escapate Conmigo” 

Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event:
J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce, “Mi Gente”
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, “Despacito”
Shakira Featuring Maluma, “Chantaje”
Wisin Featuring Ozuna, “Escapate Conmigo” 

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male:
J Balvin
Daddy Yankee
Luis Fonsi
Ozuna 

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female:
Becky G
Jennifer Lopez
Natti Natasha
Shakira 

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizarraga
Calibre 50
CNCO
Zion & Lennox 

Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year:
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latin Entertainment
VP Entertainment
Warner Latina 

Hot Latin Songs Imprint of the Year:
Def Jam
Raymond Braun
Schoolboy
Sony Music Latin 

Airplay Song of the Year:
J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce, “Mi Gente”
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, “Despacito”
Maluma, “Felices Los 4”
Wisin Featuring Ozuna, “Escapate Conmigo” 

Airplay Label of the Year:
DEL
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Warner Latina 

Airplay Imprint of the Year:
Fonovisa
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latino
WK 

Digital Song of the Year:

J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce, “Mi Gente”
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, “Despacito”
Maluma, “Felices Los 4”
Shakira Featuring Maluma, “Chantaje” 

Streaming Song of the Year:
J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce, “Mi Gente”
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, “Despacito”
Maluma, “Felices Los 4”
Shakira Featuring Maluma, “Chantaje” 

ALBUM CATEGORIES

Top Latin Album of the Year:
J Balvin, “Energia”
Nicky Jam, “Fenix”
Ozuna, “Odisea”
Shakira, “El Dorado” 

Top Latin Compilation Album of the Year:
“Dance Latin #1 Hits 2.0: Los Exitos Del Momento”
“Mexillennials: Los Exitos De Una Nueva Generacion”
“Summer Latin Hits 2017”
“Trap Capos: Season 1” 

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male:
J Balvin
Romeo Santos
Nicky Jam
Ozuna 

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female:
Alejandra Guzman
Karol G
Shakira
Gloria Trevi 

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga
Calibre 50
CNCO
Los Plebes Del Rancho de Ariel Camacho 

Top Latin Albums Label of the Year:
Lizos
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Warner Latina 

Top Latin Albums Imprint of the Year:
Capitol Latin
DEL
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latino 

LATIN POP CATEGORIES

Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Solo
Luis Fonsi
Enrique Iglesias
Juanes
Shakira 

Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
CNCO
Jesse & Joy
Mana
Reik 

Latin Pop Song of the Year
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, “Despacito”
Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno, Zion & Lennox, “Subeme La Radio”
Shakira Featuring Maluma, “Chantaje”
Shakira, “Me Enamore” 

Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year
Pina
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Warner Latina 

Latin Pop Airplay Imprint of the Year
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latino
Warner Latina
WK 

Latin Pop Album of the Year:
Ricardo Arjona “Circo Soledad”
CNCO “Primera Cita”
Juanes “Mis Planes Son Amarte”
Shakira “El Dorado” 

Latin Pop Albums Label of the Year:
Sony Music Latin
Universal Latin Music Entertainment
Warner Bros.
Warner Latina 

Latin Pop Albums Imprint of the Year:
Fonovisa
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latino
Warner Latina 

TROPICAL CATEGORIES

Tropical Artist of the Year, Solo:
Marc Anthony
Nacho
Prince Royce
Romeo Santos 

Tropical Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
Chiquito Team Band
Gente de Zona
Pirulo y La Tribu
La Sonora Dinamita

Tropical Song of the Year:
Nacho “Bailame”
Prince Royce & Shakira “Déjà Vu”
Romeo Santos “Heroe Favorito”
Romeo Santos “Imitadora” 

Tropical Songs Airplay Label of the Year:
D.A.M.
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Warner Latina 

Tropical Songs Airplay Imprint of the Year:
Machete
Magnus
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latino 

Tropical Album of the Year:
Prince Royce “Five”
La Sonora Dinamita “Juntos Por La Sonora”
Romeo Santos “Golden”
Carlos Vives “Vives” 

Tropical Albums Label of the Year:
The Orchard
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latin Entertainment
World Circuit 

Tropical Albums Imprint of the Year:
Magnus
The Orchard
Sony Music Latin
Top Stop 

REGIONAL MEXICAN CATEGORIES

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo:
Regulo Caro
Christian Nodal
Alfredo Olivas
Gerardo Ortiz 

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga
Calibre 50
Ulices Chaidez y Sus Plebes
Los Plebes Del Rancho de Ariel Camacho 

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
Calibre 50 “Corrido de Juanito”
Calibre 50 “Siempre Te Voy A Querer”
Christian Nodal “Adios Amor”
Christian Nodal Featuring David Bisbal “Probablemente” 

Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year:
DEL
Lizos
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latin Entertainment 

Regional Mexican Airplay Imprint of the Year:
Andaluz
Disa
DEL
Fonovisa 

Regional Mexican Album of the Year:
Banda Sinaloense MD de Sergio Lizarraga, La Mejor Version De Mi
Ulices Chaidez y Sus Plebes “Andamos En El Ruedo”
Christian Nodal “Me Deje Llevar”
Gerardo Ortiz “Comere Callado, Vol. 1: Con Norteno, Tuba y Guitarras”

Regional Mexican Albums Label of the Year:
DEL
Lizos
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latin Entertainment 

Regional Mexican Albums Imprint of the Year:
DEL
Disa
Fonovisa
Lizos 

LATIN RHYTHM CATEGORIES

Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Solo:
J Balvin
Daddy Yankee
Nicky Jam
Ozuna 

Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
Jowell & Randy
Plan B
Play-N-Skillz
Zion & Lennox 

Latin Rhythm Song of the Year:
J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce, “Mi Gente”
Maluma, “Felices Los 4”
Nicky Jam, “El Amante”
Wisin Featuring Ozuna “Escapate Conmigo” 

Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year:
Pina
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Warner Latina 

Latin Rhythm Airplay Imprint of the Year:
La Industria
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latino
WK 

Latin Rhythm Album of the Year:
Nicky Jam “Fenix”
Ozuna “Odisea”
Yandel “#Update”
Zion & Lennox “Motivan2”

Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year:
El Cartel
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Warner Latina 

Latin Rhythm Albums Imprint of the Year:
Capitol Latin
La Industria
Sony Music Latin
Universal Music Latino 

WRITER/PRODUCER/PUBLISHER CATEGORIES

Songwriter of the Year:
Justin Bieber
Daddy Yankee
Erika Ender
Luis Fonsi
Marty James Garton
Poo Bear

Publisher of the Year:
BMG Gold Songs,ASCAP
Sony/ATV Discos Music Publishing LLC,ASCAP
Sony/ATV Latin Music Publishing, LLC,BMI
Universal Musica, Inc.,ASCAP

Publishing Corporation of the Year:
BMG
Sony/ATV Music
Universal Music
Warner/Chappell Music

Producer of the Year:
Chris Jeday
Mauricio Rengifo & Andres Torres
Saga Whiteblack
Wisin