Heat Latin Music Awards

Heat Latin Music Award
Awarded forLatin music culture
Country
Presented byHTV
First awardJune 4, 2015 (2015-06-04)
Websitehttp://premiosheat.com/

The Heat Latin Music Awards or Premios Heat is an annual awards show that airs on the HTV cable channel, which is usually held in early June, that honors the year's biggest Latin music acts, as voted by HTV viewers.[1][2] The show features numerous celebrity guests and musical acts.[3]

Ceremonies

The Heat Latin Music Awards were held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, until the 10th edition, where they were held in Medellín, Colombia.

Edition Date City Country Venue Presenter(s) Most wins Most nominations Ref.
1st June 4, 2015 Punta Cana Dominican Republic Cap Cana J Balvin (3) Chino & Nacho (4)
J Balvin (4)
[4]
2nd June 16, 2016 Chino & Nacho (2)
Maluma (2)
Nicky Jam (4) [5]
3rd June 8, 2017 J Balvin (3) Farruko (4)
J Balvin (4)
[6]
4th May 13, 2019 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
  • Anaís Castro
  • Mariela,
  • Encarnación,
Karol G (2) J Balvin (4) [7]
5th December 17, 2020 Cap Cana
  • Enrique Santos
  • Anais Castro
  • Osmariel Villalobos
Karol G (2)
Nicki Jam (2)
J Balvin (7) [8][9]
6th July 1, 2021
  • Kunno
  • Melina Ramírez
J Balvin (3) Karol G (5)
J Balvin (5)Myke Towers (5)
[10][11]
7th June 2, 2022
  • Goyo, Molusco
  • Maria Laura Quintero
  • Caroline Aquino
  • Anaís Castro
Wisin (2) Bad Bunny (5) [12][13]
8th June 8, 2023
  • Ana De Armas
Karol G (5) Bad Bunny (6)

Feid (6) Karol G (6)

[14][15]
9th July 11, 2024
    Karol G (7) Feid (10)

    Karol G (10)

    [16]
    10th May 29, 2025 Medellín Colombia Coliseo Iván de Bedout
        Beéle (7) [17]

        Award categories

        Current categories

        • Best Video
        • Best Male Artist
        • Best Female Artist
        • Best Group or Band
        • Best New Artist
        • Best Rock Artist
        • Best Pop Artist
        • Best Urban Artist
        • Best Tropical Artist (Bachata, Merengue, Vallenato, Cumbia)
        • Best Artist Northern Region
        • Best Artist Andean Region
        • Best Artist Southern Region
        • Best Dominican Urban Artist
        • Best Collaboration (2019-present)
        • Best Popular Regional Artist (2020-present)
        • Musical Promise (2020-present)
        • Influencer of the Year (2020-present)
        • Song of the Year (2023-present)
        • DJ of the Year (2023-present)
        • Best Song for Videogames, Series or Movies (2023-present)
        • Best Content Platform (2023-present)
        • Album of the Year (2024-present)
        • Best Salsa Artist (2024-present)
        • Best Religious Song (2024-present)
        • Best Viral Song (2024-present)
        • Composer of the Year (2024-present)
        • Producer of the Year (2024-present)
        • Director of the Year (2024-present)
        • Fandom of the Year (2024-present)

        Defunct categories

        • Best Artist Pop/Rock (2015-2016)

        Special awards

        The winners of these awards are chosen by the HTV staff, not the viewers.

        Records

        As of the 2025 Heat Latin Music Awards, Karol G is the most awarded artist. J Balvin follows as the second most awarded and most awarded male artist, with 10 awards. Chino & Nacho is the most awarded group or duet, with 6 awards won.

        Number of
        awards
        Artist Categories
        20 Karol G Best Female Artist (5), Best Music Video (5), Best Urban Artist (4), Song of the Year (3), Album of the Year, Best Collaboration, Best Song for Videogames, Series or Movies
        10 J Balvin Best Male Artist (3), Best Urban Artist (3), Best Music Video (2), Best Collaboration, Gold Award
        6 Nicky Jam Best Male Artist (2), Best Urban Artist (2), Best Artist Northern Region, Gold Award
        Chino & Nacho Best Group or Band (4), Best Tropical Artist, Best Music Video
        5 Feid Best Male Artist (3), Best Viral Song, Composer of the Year
        Morat Best Rock Artist (3), Best Group or Band (2)
        4 Anitta Best Artist South Region (3), Best Music Video
        Beéle Best Urban Artist, Best Artist Andean Region, Best Collaboration, Best Viral Song
        El Alfa Best Urban Dominican Artist (3), Best New Artist
        Greeicy Best Female Artist (2), Best Pop Artist, Best Collaboration
        Juanes Best Rock Artist (3), Gold Award
        Ovy on the Drums Producer of the Year (2), Best Collaboration, Best Viral Song
        Sebastian Yatra Best Pop Artist (2), Best New Artist, Best Andean Artist
        3 Carlos Vives Best Tropical Artist (2), Gold Award
        Dj Adoni DJ of the Year
        Elena Rose Best New Artist, Best Pop Artist, Composer of the Year
        Víctor Manuelle Best Tropical Artist (2), Engagement Award

        References

        1. ^ Roiz, Jessica (June 7, 2023). "What Is Premios Heat? Behind the Latin Music Awards that Spotlight Emerging Artists". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
        2. ^ Roiz, Jessica (April 10, 2024). "Premios Heat Latin Music Awards Celebrates 10th Anniversary". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
        3. ^ Roiz, Jessica (June 7, 2023). "What Is Premios Heat? Behind the Latin Music Awards that Spotlight Emerging Artists". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
        4. ^ Janel Saldana (May 14, 2015). "Heat Latin Music Awards 2015: Ismael Cala, Karen Martínez To Co-Host Show!". Latin Times. IBT Media. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
        5. ^ "Chino & Nacho and Maluma Dominate Heat Latin Music Awards". Prometheus Global Media. June 16, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
        6. ^ Sonia del Águila (March 2, 2017). "Premios HTV 2017: esta es la lista completa de nominados" (in Spanish). El Comercio. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
        7. ^ Fernandez, Suzette (November 21, 2018). "J Balvin Tops Heat Latin Music Awards Nominations: See Full List". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
        8. ^ Roiz, Jessica (December 12, 2020). "Nicky Jam, Karol G, Camilo & More Winners at the 2020 Heat Latin Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
        9. ^ Flores, Griselda (November 23, 2020). "2020 Heat Latin Music Awards Set New Date". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
        10. ^ Flores, Griselda (April 23, 2021). "Karol G, J Balvin & Myke Towers Lead Heat Latin Music Awards 2021 Nominations: See Full List". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
        11. ^ Fernandez, Suzette (June 9, 2021). "J Balvin Wins Big at Heat Latin Music Awards 2017". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
        12. ^ Roiz, Jessica (June 2, 2022). "2022 Heat Latin Music Awards: How to Watch, All the Performers, & More". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
        13. ^ Roiz, Jessica (June 3, 2022). "2022 Heat Latin Music Awards: The Complete List of Winners". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
        14. ^ Roiz, Jessica (June 9, 2023). "Karol G Wins Big at 2023 Heat Latin Music Awards: Complete Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
        15. ^ Roiz, Jessica (June 9, 2023). "5 Highlights from the 2023 Heat Latin Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
        16. ^ Roiz, Jessica (July 12, 2024). "Karol G Wins Big at 2024 Heat Latin Music Awards: Complete Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
        17. ^ Roiz, Jessica (April 23, 2025). "Beéle lidera nominaciones a los Heat Latin Music Awards 2025: Lista completa". Billboard (in Spanish). Retrieved May 28, 2025.