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GRAMMY Rewind: Watch Alejandro Fernandez Excitedly Win Latin GRAMMY For Best Ranchero Performance For "Mi Verdad" At The 1st Latin GRAMMY Awards

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In the newest episode of GRAMMY Rewind, travel back to the year 2000 to revisit Mexican singer Alejandro Fernandez's first Latin GRAMMY win.
Taj Mayfield
Latin GRAMMYs
Oct 22, 2021 - 11:53 am

If Alejandro Fernandez's loosened tie and unbuttoned collar signaled a state of worried anticipation, the then-26-year-old Mexican singer didn't show it once he took the stage.

Fernandez's win for Best Ranchero Performance for "Mi Verdad" at the 2000 Latin GRAMMY Awards was his first Latin GRAMMY, but he handled his acceptance speech like a professional. Fernandez calmly thanked everyone involved, from his fans to his family to his country.

Watch below to see Fernandez maintain his equilibrium under pressure and proudly proclaim "Viva Mexico!" in the newest edition of GRAMMY Rewind.

Watch Alejandro Fernandez Win Latin GRAMMY in 2000

"Mi Verdad" was the title track from Fernandez's 1995 album. Other popular tracks on the album include love songs like "Loco", "Si He Sabido Amor" and "Nadie Simplemente Nadie".

Fernandez is the son of three-time GRAMMY-winner Vicente Fernandez, aka "El Rey de la Música Ranchera" ("The King of Ranchera Music"). But with four GRAMMY nominations and two Latin GRAMMY wins under his belt, Alejandro is a legend in his own right.

And make sure to watch the Biggest Night in Latin Music: The 2021 Latin GRAMMYs Awards, officially known as the 22nd Latin GRAMMY Awards, take place Thursday, Nov. 18.

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Watch ranchera legend Vicente Fernandez humbly accept the Person Of The Year award at the 3rd Latin GRAMMYs in 2002 in the latest episode of GRAMMY Rewind
Taj Mayfield
GRAMMYs
Sep 24, 2021 - 2:38 pm

Imagine a time capsule, but instead of containing items, it contained moments. Rather than being filled with the games and technology that represented how people lived, it featured the coolest experiences of the era.

Well, you can stop imagining—because the below edition of GRAMMY Rewind is that time capsule, and ranchera icon Vicente Fernandez accepting his Person Of The Year award at the 3rd Latin GRAMMYs in 2002 is the moment.

Nicknamed "El Ídolo of Mexico" ("The Idol of Mexico"), Fernandez lives up to his title as he dedicates his entire acceptance speech to thanking Mexico and all of Latin America.

Watch Vicente Fernandez Win Person Of The Year

With 13 GRAMMY nominations, three GRAMMY wins, and eight Latin GRAMMY wins, the singer has his fair share of acceptance speeches under his belt. Still, his commitment to sharing the honor with his homeland makes this episode of GRAMMY Rewind hard to top.

Make sure to watch the Biggest Night in Latin Music: The 2021 Latin GRAMMYs Awards, officially known as the 22nd Latin GRAMMY Awards, take place Thursday, Nov. 18.

Check out the video above to go back in time and enjoy more episodes of GRAMMY Rewind below.

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GRAMMY.com relives the Biggest Night in Latin Music by revisiting the special surprises and memorable performances from the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs.
Iván Fernández
Latin GRAMMYs
Nov 20, 2020 - 9:56 pm

In the face of an ongoing pandemic, global quarantines and facemasks everywhere, the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs remained the Biggest Night in Latin Music. 

The Latin Recording Academy hosted the 21st Latin GRAMMY Awards, held Thursday (Nov. 19) in Miami, this year without a live audience or the usual red carpet due to the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Actress Yalitza Aparicio joined Ana Brenda Contreras and Carlos Rivera on hosting duties. One large change to the awards show was the shift to having a few of the night's performances streamed from different cities in Latin America, including Guadalajara, Madrid, Buenos Aires, San Juan and Rio de Janeiro. One thing that didn't change, however, were the surprises and memorable performances throughout the history-making night. 

GRAMMY.com relives the Biggest Night in Latin Music with 10 unforgettable moments from the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs.

The Show Opened With A Powerful Tribute To Salsa Legend Héctor Lavoe

The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs began with a bang as Sergio George led his band into the opening notes of Héctor Lavoe's "El Cantante," as singer Ricardo Montaner sang the famous first four words of the song: "Yo, soy el cantante" ("I am the singer"). Jesus Navarro and Victor Manuelle joined in to accompany him soon after. The trio of singers were clearly in their element, but the party truly began once the band reached the chorus as Best New Artist nominee Rauw Alejandro walked out with the Original Rude Girl herself, Ivy Queen. The end result was a loving and moving tribute that set the tone for the rest of the night.

Susana Baca Dedicates GRAMMY Win To Young People And Workers Fighting For Change In Peru

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¡Felicidades! Susana Baca - Mejor Álbum Folclórico 🎶👏👏👏 #LatinGRAMMY pic.twitter.com/YS1RqEDT13

— The Latin Recording Academy / Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 19, 2020

Susana Baca is a legend in her own right, and her name is synonymous with her homeland of Perú along with the Incas and Machu Picchu. With her homeland currently living through politically tumultuous times, it's no surprise that the folk singer, who twice moonlighted in an official political capacity, had something to say about the current events in her country. Baca, who served as Perú's Minister of Culture in 2011 and as the President of the Commission for Culture (2011 - 2013) for the Organization of American States, dedicated her Latin GRAMMY award for Best Folk Album to the youth and all working-class people fighting for change in Perú. "I dedicate this to all the young people, especially the young people and all the workers who, each day, build this country we call Perú," she said via video.

Mon Laferte Becomes The Chilean Artist With The Most Latin GRAMMY Wins



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Mon Laferte's Latin GRAMMY win this year, for Best Rock Song for her song "Biutiful," cemented her status as one of her country's leading musical artists. The award marked her third Latin GRAMMY win, making her the Chilean artist with the most Latin GRAMMY awards. That title once belonged to La Ley, who won a Latin GRAMMY for Best Rock Album in 2000 and again in 2004. Laferte previously won the Best Alternative Album award in 2019 and Best Alternative Song in 2017, when she was nominated for five different awards. 

Bad Bunny And Residente Make Latin GRAMMY History

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¡Felicidades! @Residente Mejor Canción de Rap/Hip Hop 🎶👏👏👏 #LatinGRAMMY pic.twitter.com/TzGiRnFkJS

— The Latin Recording Academy / Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 20, 2020

This year's awards ceremony welcomed the debut of three new categories: Best Reggaeton Performance, Best Rap/Hip Hop Song and Best Pop/Rock Song. Superstars Bad Bunny and Residente were the first to take two of these honors. El Conejito Malo took home the Best Reggaeton Performance award for his celebrated anthem, "Yo Perreo Sola." Residente, no stranger to the Latin GRAMMYS thanks to a record-breaking list of 27 awards, added his 28th Latin GRAMMY to his trophy case as the first winner in the Best Rap/Hip Hop Song category for "Antes Que El Mundo Se Acabe." Meanwhile, Argentine singer and film director Fito Páez took home the first-ever prize in the brand-new Best Pop/Rock Song category for his song, "La Canción De Las Bestias."

Carla Morrison Shares Stage With Ricky Martin For "Recuerdo" Duet

Carla Morrison told GRAMMY.com about her excitement about dueting with Ricky Martin during the Latin GRAMMYs broadcast. As promised, the duo delivered a moving rendition of their duet, "Recuerdo," which is featured on Martin's latest EP, Pausa. Martin, dressed in black, sat next to Morrison, clad in a white dress, as the duo crooned their way through a shorter, though no less emotionally heart-wrenching, version of the song. Martin won the Latin GRAMMY for Best Pop Album that night.

J Balvin's Bleeding Heart

J Balvin really took the show's theme, "Music makes us human," to heart during his performance of his hit song, "Rojo." Balvin took to the stage in a white three-piece suit and stepped out under a large prop designed to look like a pair of arms and hands clasped together in a prayer position. The Colombian artist opened the song by wearing his heart on his sleeve and proclaiming to the world how his "heart breaks and I pray for the world." 

The video screens around him flashed scenes of protestors marching for equal rights when, halfway through the song, Balvin spoke to viewers again. This time, the bleeding heart wasn't just metaphorical as fake blood poured out from the left side of his suit's chest into the shape of a heart and ran down his coat. "Even though the world feels bleak," he said during the performance breakdown, "and our fears can overtake us, this is the moment that our hearts, which are bleeding, can feel again, that we can come together and fight for our dreams and a better future."

Bad Bunny Reminds Us Why He's One Of The Best Performers Today

Bad Bunny went above and beyond with his performance at the Latin GRAMMYs as he unveiled what felt like more of a short music video production of a live show. El Conejito Malo started his set behind the wheel of a white Bugatti. He stops to perform "Bichiyal" while flanked by women on motorcycles and four-wheel ATVs. The scene shifts to Bad Bunny on a small stage where an all-woman band with guitars, violins and a drum kit perform a stripped-down version of "Si Veo a Tu Mamá." It all ended with a fireworks show as the cameras pulled back to reveal that the stage he was on was set on top of the second base diamond of Hiram Bithorn Stadium in his native Puerto Rico. Can anyone do it better?!

Anitta's Medley Of Skills



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Anitta's rise to stardom was quick, but certainly not a fluke, and she proved why during her two-song performance of "Mas Que Nada" and "Me Gusta," all while making it all look easy. In under three minutes, the Lapa Arches of Rio de Janeiro bore witness as Anitta danced, sung in Portuguese, Spanish and English, and even played a bit of percussion to boot. She was nominated for a Latin GRAMMY in the Best Urban Song category for "Rave De Favela," a banger that features Major Lazer, BEAM and MC Lan.

Lupita Infante's Moving Tribute To Her Grandfather

Like grandfather, like granddaughter. Lupita Infante was one of a few singers at this year's Latin GRAMMYs who carries a family history of legacy. One wouldn't know it, however, from watching her perform a song made classic by her grandfather, Pedro Infante. Lupita paid tribute to her late grandfather, a man who set many benchmarks in Mexican music and film, by performing his classic song, "Amorcito Corazón," backed by the Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández.

Alejandro Fernández, Calibre 50 And Christian Nodal Unite For A Generation-Spanning Performance Of Regional Mexican Music

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— The Latin Recording Academy / Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 20, 2020

The past, present and future of regional Mexican music came together under the light of fireworks in the skies of Guadalajara. With Vicente Fernández formally retired (though that didn't keep him from performing at last year's Latin GRAMMYs), his son, Alejandro "El Potrillo" Fernández, has continued his father's tradition of keeping the charro alive. A grand mariachi singer in his own right, Alejandro joined two artists leading the new generation in norteño, banda, ranchera and mariachi music. He and Calibre 50 performed their song, "Decepciones," backed by a mariachi group. Christian Nodal then appeared with his own backing band to perform his mariacheño hit, "AYAYAY!" It all came together when Fernández joined forces with Nodal for a duet performance of their track, "Más No Puedo." 

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GRAMMY Rewind: Witness Salsa Legend Celia Cruz Shine At The 2002 Latin GRAMMYs

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Nov 13, 2020 - 2:07 pm

In the latest edition of GRAMMY Rewind, witness the magic and joy of the late GRAMMY- and Latin-GRAMMY-winning salsa great Celia Cruz during her acceptance speech for Best Salsa Album for La Negra Tiene Tumbao at the 3rd Latin GRAMMY Awards.

At 76, the prolific and charismatic artist still effortlessly stole the show, looking stunning in a floor-length red gown with billowing sleeves and gold nails that perfectly matched the Latin GRAMMY she won.

Celia Cruz Wins Best Salsa Album In 2002

After being helped up the stairs by both her husband/manager Pedro Knight and presenter Justin Timberlake, Cruz offered smiles and gratitude to the audience. "Ladies and gentleman, excuse my English, because it's not very good-looking. But I want to say thank you to all of you," the Cuban superstar said with a smile, offering one of her famous sayings.

After someone in the audience shouted her most famous catchphrase, "¡Azucar!" (or "sugar"), she finished her speech with a triumphant "¡Azucar! I love you!" back to the crowd.

La Negra Tiene Tumbao was also nominated for Album Of The Year and Record Of The Year at the 2002 Latin GRAMMYs; the album's title track got a nod for Best Short Form Music Video, to. The 2001 LP—her 59th album!—also won Best Salsa Album at the subsequent 2003 GRAMMYs.

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Bad Bunny, Christina Aguilera, Rubén Blades, Danna Paola & More: 10 Unforgettable Moments From The 2021 Latin GRAMMYs

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From Bad Bunny's rock-fueled performance to Christina Aguilera's women-powered showcase, revisit these 10 memorable moments from the 2021 Latin GRAMMY Awards.
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The 2021 Latin GRAMMYs, officially known as the 22nd Latin GRAMMYs, provided another successful celebration of the rich and layered tapestry of Latin music. The theme of "rediscovering life through music" echoed throughout the night, as artists sang of love and loss, honoring many greats by dusting off classics in the Latin music canon, and knighting new talents with a keen display of intergenerational unity.

Ringing in a new era in a new normal, artists and guests gathered at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas to celebrate the sounds of more than 30 countries across 53 awards categories. Mexican singer Carlos Rivera, actress and singer Ana Brenda Contreras and Puerto Rican star Roselyn Sánchez hosted the night. Following a largely virtual year, the live audience at the awards show brought new energy and blissful hope to what was already destined to be an unforgettable night.

To celebrate the Biggest Night in Latin Music, GRAMMY.com revisits 10 unforgettable moments from the 2021 Latin GRAMMYs.

A Rich Display Of The Varied Tapestry Of Latin Music Kicks Off the Night

Gloria Estefan performs in a blue dress at the 2021 Latin GRAMMYs

For the show's opening number, Gloria Estefan set the tone of the night with the song "Abriendo Puertas," launching a new beginning full of possibilities. Joined by Colombian artist Farina and Best New Artist nominee Giulia Be as well as Pedro Capo and Diego Torres, Estefan sang of the hope for the future: "After night, a new tomorrow shines … We're living life/And we're opening doors." The colorful display of dancers were then joined by other musicians and conga players clothed in all-white. The bright production took us to Brazil, with Anitta and Carlinhos Brown joining to sing "Magalenha." It was an explosive fusion that served as a representation of the merging of communities and cultures celebrated at the Biggest Night in Latin Music.

Rubén Blades Is Honored For His Vast Contributions To Latin Music

Rubén Blades made history as the first Panamanian to receive the accolade of the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year, and the honor could not have gone to someone more deserving. With more than 50 years in music, Blades has built worlds with his music, contributed to the legacy of others with his songwriting credits on songs like "El Cantante," and continued to evolve beyond the title of salsa artist, taking home the Latin GRAMMY Award for Album of the Year last night for his jazz album Salswing! The Latin GRAMMY was presented by one of his mentees, René Pérez (also known as Residente of Calle 13 fame), who was visibly shaking as he told Blades that no one in the music business has his level of work. "Marvel and DC Comics have to ask for your blessing because [neither] Metropolis nor Gotham City will be bigger than the world you created," Pérez said. "You showed me that art is above all."

The Most Nominated Artist Of The Night Makes A Case For Why He's Worthy Of The Honor

Why have one stage when you can have two? Camilo gracefully took to the Latin GRAMMY stage after two pre-show award wins — he'd later take home two more — to sing champeta-harkening "Kesi" and Best Pop Song winner "Vida de Rico'' while barefoot. The artist was introduced by none other than his wife, Eva Luna, who is pregnant with their first child, and his father-in-law, Ricardo Montaner. The Colombian singer/songwriter was the most nominated artist of the night, in the running for 10 categories including Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. While that was partially thanks to a slew of collaborations with the likes of Rauw Alejandro and Los Dos Carnales, the mustached singer opted for a fully solo show.

Juanes And Café Tacvba Pay Homage To The Legendary, Unparalleled Divo De Juárez Juan Gabriel

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It has been five years since the passing of Latin pop icon Juan Gabriel, and he continues to be missed as his music remains more cherished than ever. For his performance, Juanes chose to honor El Divo de Juárez with a special rendition of "No Tengo Dinero" — one of 12 tracks on his homage-paying 2021 album fittingly titled Origen. The rock-infused rendition was made all the better by beloved Latin alternative/rock band Café Tacvba, who joined Juanes to form a perfectly in-sync, classically and simply approached take that showed how timeless the song, and its maker, truly are.

Ozuna Brings The Glory Of Bachata-Imbued Drama To The Stage With Anthony Santos

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Anthony Santos (no relation to Romeo) was Ozuna's guest of honor at this year's Latin GRAMMYs; a Dominican forefather of bachata, Santos, also known as El Mayimbe, welcomed the Puerto Rican artist into the community with their live debut. Their rendition of "Señor Juez" was ushered in by a stripped-down rendition of the Puerto Rican urbano artist's upbeat track from ENOC, "Del Mar." Nominated for two awards this year, Best Reggaeton Performance and Best Urban Music Album, Ozuna used this moment to make a case for his versatility beyond those all-encompassing umbrellas — a theme for this year's "reggaeton" artists.

Cuba Has A Standout Moment & Colombia Wins Big

For years — and in essence, the entirety of its existence — music has served as a fuel during protests, saying what words alone cannot. Over the last year, "Patria Y Vida" became a protest anthem for thousands who took to the streets to make their voices heard in Cuba and throughout the diaspora. The song, like the chants that swept across Cuba last summer, is a call for the end of the communist regime on the island. At the 2021 Latin GRAMMYs, the song won the Latin GRAMMY for Song Of The Year and Best Urban Song. Reggaeton duo Gente de Zona joined Yotuel Romero, Descemer Bueno, and Eliecer "El Funky" Márquez Duany for a live performance of the song. The track was co-written by Maykel Osorbo, who is imprisoned; they dedicated the performance to wrongfully charged political prisoners back home. "Let's begin to construct what we've dreamt of," Alexander Delgado sang.

Colombia also had a stellar night, recognized for the talent it houses — new and old. Home to many of the sounds we love, including cumbia, champeta and vallenato, Colombia, as well as the Darién province in Panama, is home to bullerengue, a traditional/folkloric genre taken to center stage at the 2021 Latin GRAMMYs with Petrona Martinez's win for Best Folk Album. The South American country also got its flowers in the Best Reggaeton Performance and Best New Artist categories, which Karol G and Juliana Velásquez won, respectively.

Christina Aguilera Unites The Girls With A Live Debut Of Her Latest Spanish-Language Tracks

Christina Aguilera performs at the 2021 Latin GRAMMYs

Exhibiting the layered facets of the tender yet strong spirits of women, Christina Aguilera opted for an empowering storyline to mark her long-awaited return to the Latin GRAMMYs stage. Aguilera first performed at the Latin GRAMMYs in 2000 for the inaugural award show; 21 years later, the American-Ecuadorian superstar took the stage and sang runs and around her runs to remind us of why she's top of le creme in both English and Spanish — the latter of which she was recognized for in 2001 with her first Latin GRAMMY for Female Pop Vocal Album for Mi Reflejo. "Somos Nada," a heartbreak ballad that explores how someone can simultaneously be your everything and nothing, ripped through the crowd, followed up by the playful "Pa Mis Muchachas" (For My Girls), performed alongside Becky G, Nicki Nicole and Best Alternative Music Album winner Nathy Peluso.

​​Read More: Songbook: How Pop Icon Christina Aguilera Traversed Two Cultures & Languages Across Her Discography

Danna Paola Gets Loud About An Important Issue

Danna Paola performed a bombastic version of her song "Calla Tú," sporting athleisure as her masked dancers kindled the energy around her. Paola's album, K.O., was nominated for a Latin GRAMMY for Best Pop Vocal Album this year, her first-ever nomination. Her purple-hued set was lit up by signs that read "Ni Una Más" in the background — a phrase that has echoed from Mexico to allies well beyond its borders in protest of senseless killings and as a call to action in support of the end of femicides in Latin America. The actress and pop princess on-the-rise had just a few minutes to urge you to pay attention, and her explosive performance amplified her message.

Bad Bunny Continues To Take The Road Less Travelled

Bad Bunny took the stage after winning the Latin GRAMMY for Best Urban Music Album, one of two awards he received that night. Rather than performing "Booker T," which won the Latin GRAMMY for Best Rap/Hip Hop Song, or bringing out a guest to perform a more recent chart-topping track like "Dakiti," Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio opted for a fiery rendition of "Maldita Pobreza." His performance of the rock-inspired track, off his 2020 album, El Último Tour Del Mundo, closed out the night with a reminder that artists can and should live outside of their presumed assigned categories.

Mexico Favorites Join Forces For A Supremely Special Throwback Thursday

Why ruin a good thing? Eight-time Latin GRAMMY Award-winning legends Maná and mariachi royalty Alejandro Fernández took the stage to perform 2003's instantly recognizable "Mariposa Traicionera." The unexpected duo elegantly bounced off of each other for a refreshing, stylistic fusion not bound by time or space. Fernández last took the Latin GRAMMY stage in 2019 with a stunning, three-generational performance alongside his father, Vicente Fernández, and brother, Alex Fernández — just one year after Maná became the first group to receive the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year honor.

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