{"id":483203,"date":"2026-05-13T21:06:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T21:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/483203\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T21:06:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T21:06:20","slug":"karol-g-to-receive-the-amas-international-artist-award-of-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/483203\/","title":{"rendered":"Karol G to Receive the AMAs’ International Artist Award of Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tKarol G\u00a0<\/a>will receive the International Artist Award of Excellence and perform at\u00a0the\u00a052nd American Music Awards<\/a>, CBS\u00a0an Dick Clark Productions announced Wednesday (May 13).<\/p>\n

\n\tThis honor, last awarded to Whitney Houston in 2009, recognizes an artist whose music and cultural influence has resonated globally, inspiring and impacting audiences around the world. The Colombian superstar joins a select list of past honorees that also includes Aerosmith, Bee Gees, Beyonc\u00e9, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson and Rod Stewart.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cKarol G has redefined what it means to be a global artist. Through her authenticity, groundbreaking achievements and powerful connection with fans around the world, she has helped bring Latin music to unprecedented heights,\u201d executive producers Barry Adelman (evp, television) and Alexi Mazareas (svp, programming and development, Dick Clark Productions) said in a joint statement. \u201cWe are proud to honor Karol G with the International Artist Award of Excellence for her extraordinary impact on music and culture worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tKarol, who in April made history<\/a> as the first Latina artist to headline Coachella, keeps pushing barriers in Latin music and beyond. Her recently announced Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour, which starts July 24 at Chicago\u2019s Soldier Field, sold 2 million tickets in just four days, expanding from 39 to 63 confirmed stadium shows worldwide, with multiple cities adding second, third and fourth nights due to overwhelming demand. The tour is in support of her 2025 album, Tropicoqueta, which\u00a0debuted at No. 1<\/a>\u00a0on Top Latin Albums Chart last June and earned her three AMA nominations this year, including best Latin album.<\/p>\n

\n\tWith more than 128 billion career streams and more than 310 RIAA Platinum certifications in the U.S., Karol G is also the only female artist to win the Grammy Award for best m\u00fasica urbana album. Her groundbreaking 2023 album Ma\u00f1ana Ser\u00e1 Bonito made history as the first Spanish-language album by a woman to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200<\/a>, and her Ma\u00f1ana Ser\u00e1 Bonito Tour \u2014 a multi-continent run across stadiums and arenas worldwide \u2014 sold more than 2.3 million tickets across 62 shows and grossed $300 million-plus.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe 2026 AMAs will air on Memorial Day, May 25, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on CBS and Paramount+<\/a> at 8 p.m. ET\/5 p.m. PT. Queen Latifah is hosting the show, which will feature performances<\/a> from\u00a0Hootie & the Blowfish, KATSEYE, Keith Urban, Maluma and more.\u00a0Tickets for the star-studded show are now available on\u00a0<\/strong>AXS<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This year, Taylor Swift leads nominations<\/a> with eight nods, followed by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter and sombr with seven each.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe American Music Awards<\/a> are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media.<\/p>\n


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