Telemundo and Billboard announced the return of the fourth annual Billboard Latin Women in Music, airing live on Thursday, April 23 at 9pm/8c, exclusively on Telemundo. The two-hour music special will celebrate Latin female artists who are proactively driving positive change and championing inclusion in the music industry. The live event will also stream simultaneously on the Telemundo app and Peacock.
“We are honored to once again join forces with Billboard to spotlight the extraordinary women who are shaping the Latin music industry,” Javier Pons, chief content officer & head of Telemundo Studios, said in a press release. “More than a celebration, Billboard Latin Women in Music is a powerful statement about representation and the undeniable impact Latinas have across the global music landscape. At Telemundo, we are proud to amplify these voices and bring our audience an unforgettable night of recognition, empowerment, and world-class performances.”
“Our Latin Women in Music celebration is one of our proudest accomplishments,” added Leila Cobo, co-chief content officer for Billboard. “We created it four years ago, realizing that there was no program in place to exclusively celebrate the achievements of Latina artists. To see it grow and become a pipeline for new talent as well as a platform to celebrate iconic artists from around the world, and from every genre, highlights how deep and varied our talent is. We can’t wait to celebrate this year’s group of extraordinary women, as much for their artistry as for their impact on a global scale.”
Last year’s recipients included Annita with the “Vanguard” award, Belinda with the “Evolution” award, Celia Cruz as “Legend,” Chiquis with the “Impact” award, Ha*Ash with the “Unbreakable” award, Natti Natasha as “Unstoppable Artist,” Olga Tañon with the “Lifetime Achievement” award, and Selena Gomez as “Woman of the Year.” This year’s honorees will be announced soon.
Thalia to be honored with the Icon Award
Thalia is to be honored with the Icon Award at the Billboard Women in Music 2026, not in the Billboard Latin Women in Music. The Billboard Women in Music is going to take place on April 29 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, with Keke Palmer serving as the evening’s host.
At this event, Thalia is going to receive the Icon Award, which isn’t given for a single hit, but for a career that has defined an era while transcending generations and borders.
Thalía’s recognition caps more than three decades in music and television, during which she helped take Latin pop to wider international audiences and became a household name across the Spanish-speaking world. The Mexican singer and actress is best known on screen for leading roles in hit melodramas such as “Marimar,” “María la del Barrio” and “María Mercedes.”
As a singer, Thalia toured internationally, and developed a clothing. We can wait to see her grab that Icon Award on April 29th. We do not forget that the Billboard Latin Women in Music will take place on April 23rd at 9pm/8c, and will air on Telemundo.
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- Billboard Latin Women in Music: Telemundo
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