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GRAMMY Rewind: Watch A Suave Vicente Fernandez Thank All Of Latin America At The 3rd Latin GRAMMY Awards

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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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Watch the Mexican superstar's full speech after winning Best Ranchero Album for 'Más Con El Número Uno' at the 3rd Latin GRAMMY Awards
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Nov 20, 2020 - 4:17 pm

For the latest edition of GRAMMY Rewind, watch Mexican icon Vicente Fernández's heart-warming acceptance speech thanking his fans for their long-time support after winning his first-ever Latin GRAMMY in 2002. 

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That year, Fernandez was also named the Latin Recording Academy's Person Of The Year. To date, the King of Ranchero Music has won eight Latin GRAMMYs and three GRAMMYs.

Since his first win, Fernandez has made special moments at the Latin GRAMMYs. During the 20th Latin GRAMMY Awards, Fernández and his fellow superstar ranchera singer son, Alejandro Fernández, and his grandson, Alex, shared a show-stopping moment with their three-generational performance. After the powerful moment, the elder Fernández was honored with the Latin Recording Academy's President's Award.

Watch the full speech above, for Best Ranchero Album for 2001's Más Con El Número Uno at the 3rd Latin GRAMMY Awards in 2002.

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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.

Check down below to revisit more legendary GRAMMY moments via GRAMMY Rewind.

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¡Azucar!
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
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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Latin GRAMMYs
Nov 16, 2020 - 4:05 am

At the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs this week, Latin music fans will find out who will take home the coveted Record Of The Year award, which recognizes the artists, producers, recording engineers and mixers and mastering engineers behind some of the biggest records this season. Ahead of the 21st Latin GRAMMY Awards, which air Thursday, Nov. 19, GRAMMY.com dives into the records nominated for one of the most anticipated awards this year.

"China" - Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Karol G Featuring Ozuna & J Balvin

For his latest album, Emmanuel, Anuel AA assembled The Avengers of reggaeton music for the all-star collaboration, "China." Anuel AA, who's also nominated for Best New Artist this year, teamed up with genre pioneer Daddy Yankee, his fiancée Karol G, and superstars J Balvin and Ozuna. Helming the track, producer Marco "Tainy" Masís turned a sample of Shaggy's 2000 smash, "It Wasn't Me," into a reggaeton club anthem. The monster collaboration was a familiar yet refreshing spin on the genre. Anuel AA led this formidable lineup to the top of Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart for multiple weeks.

"Cuando Estés Aquí" - Pablo Alborán

Since his Best New Artist nomination at the 2011 Latin GRAMMYs, Pablo Alborán has remained a constant force at the awards. The Spanish singer has previously been nominated in all four major categories, including five Record Of The Year nominations to date. This year, his heartfelt ballad, "Cuando Estés Aquí" (or "When You Are Here)," which he wrote and produced himself, is up for the award. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit at the start of the year, Alborán released this song as a glimmer of hope for when we can all gather with our loved ones again. All the proceeds from the release went to UNICEF's efforts to help those impacted by the pandemic.

"Vete" - Bad Bunny

On "Vete" (or "Leave"), the most emotional song off his 2020 blockbuster album, YHLQMDLG, Bad Bunny lives up to his persona as reggaeton's resident sad boy. (Puerto Rican duo Súbelo NEO, who Bad Bunny brought into the spotlight on YHLQMDLG, and Hazen produced the song.) The Puerto Rican rapper is known to get in his feelings in his music, and he does so beautifully here. After a relationship has run its course, Bad Bunny lets an old flame know where the door is, ultimately finding power through heartache on this kiss-off anthem.

Read: Learn More About This Year's Song Of The Year Nominees | 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards

"Solari Yacumenza" - Bajofondo featuring Cuareim 1080

Bajofondo is the musical band led by legendary Argentine producer Gustavo Santaolalla and Uruguayan musician Juan Campodónico, who are both previous Latin GRAMMY winners. Featuring Montevideo collective Cuareim 1080, "Solari Yacumenza" is notably the only primarily instrumental track competing in the Record Of The Year category this year. Bajofondo's unique blend of electronic and tango music sounds magnificent on this nearly 7-minute jam session. Two countries come together and cut loose in the studio and on the stage.

"Rojo" - J Balvin

On "Rojo" (or "Red"), the most emotional offering off his 2020 Colores album, J Balvin wears his heart on his sleeve as he longs for his lover's touch. The song was produced by the Colombian rapper's longtime collaborator Alejandro "Sky" Ramírez and Taiko, who gets his breakout moment on Colores. Among the tracks on the chromatically themed album, this is the brightest spot where J Balvin flexes his singing abilities in a moving and soaring performance. Counting his feature on Anuel AA's "China," "Rojo" marks J Balvin's second nomination in the Record Of The Year category this year.

"Tutu" - Camilo & Pedro Capó

After stepping away from the industry to write hits for other artists, Camilo returned last year with his breakthrough hit, "Tutu." Producers Richi López, George Noriega and Jon Leone, the rising hitmaker behind Camilo's 2020 album, Por Primera Vez, helped the Colombian singer-songwriter find his groove in the current Latin music landscape. Leone and co. blended his quirky Latin pop sound with a reggaeton heartbeat. Latin GRAMMY winner Pedro Capó's blazing guest verse adds some extra bite to the song, which is an ode to Camilo's wife, Evaluna Montaner. The song later received a co-sign from Colombian superstar Shakira, who reached out to Camilo to jump on a remix. 

Read: Get To Know The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs Album Of The Year Nominees | 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards

"Lo Que En Ti Veo" - Kany Garcia & Nahuel Pennisi

Since winning for Best New Artist at the 2008 Latin GRAMMYs, Kany García has won multiple awards at the annual show. The Puerto Rican singer-songwriter is now up for Record Of The Year, her third nomination in this category, for "Lo Que En Ti Veo" (or "What I See In You") with Argentine musician Nahuel Pennisi. Colombian legend and multiple Latin GRAMMY winner Julio Reyes Copello produced the beautiful ballad, which is featured on García's 2020 album, Mesa Para Dos. Piano and Pennisi's soft guitar are the perfect accompaniment to García's delicate yet affectionate lyrics. Alongside Pablo Alborán, García is one of two LGBTQ+ artists up for Record Of The Year this month. She's also the most nominated female artist at this year's Latin GRAMMYs.

"Tusa" - Karol G & Nicki Minaj

Karol G won Best New Artist in a crowded field of 10 contenders at the 2018 Latin GRAMMYs. In the reggaeton music scene that's usually dominated by men, the Colombian artist is leading the way for women. Her girl-power anthem "Tusa" (or "Heartbreak") sees her teaming up with 10-time GRAMMY-nominated rap star Nicki Minaj. Karol G's longtime producer Daniel "Ovy on the Drums" Oviedo made this a regal affair fit for queens, with violins meeting reggaeton beats. As artists outside of the Latin music scene are wanting in on the movement, "Tusa" remains one of the best and most stellar cross-genre team-ups of the year. With "China," "Tusa" marks Karol G's second nomination in the Record Of The Year category this year.

Read: Meet This Year's Best New Artist Nominees | 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards

"René" - Residente

Counting his work with the hip-hop group Calle 13, Residente is the most awarded artist in Latin GRAMMYs history, with 25 wins total. (The Puerto Rican rapper has a few GRAMMYs to his name as well.) In 2018, when Residente was experiencing depression and wanted to jump off his hotel balcony, he stopped himself from taking his own life by calling his mom. On the day that followed, he let out his emotions by writing "René," the song titled after his first name. Residente also produced the song himself. Across nearly eight minutes, he reflects on his highs and lows in his life and career, creating one of the most powerful moments in Latin music in 2020.

"Contigo" - Alejandro Sanz

Like Residente, Alejandro Sanz is one of the most awarded artists in Latin GRAMMYs history, counting 24 wins overall. (He's also a four-time GRAMMY winner.) The Spanish singer-songwriter took on a song by a fellow Spanish legend, Joaquín Sabina. Produced by Julio Reyes Copello and Spanish musician Rafa Sardina, Sanz's take on "Contigo" is colored with piano, cinematic strings and bluesy guitar as he breathes new life into Sabina's timeless love song. His tribute tugs on the heartstrings.

The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs will air on Univision on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT). The broadcast will also air on TNT (cable) at 7 p.m. (MEX)/8 p.m. (COL)/10 p.m. (ARG/CHI), and on Televisa on Channel 5. 

Learn more about the 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards via the Latin Recording Academy's official website.

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