The 2017 Latin Grammy Awards will air on Nov. 16 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and since this year has been a big one for Latin music — have you heard of a little known song called “Despacito” by any chance? — the competition is tough.
The nominations are now in, and while some of the categories are full of expected contenders, like Ricky Martin, Shakira, Maluma, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Juanes, others feature some surprising names. See the full list of nominees below, and before you ask, yes, that is Justin Bieber under the best urban fusion performance category.ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Salsa Big Band by Rubén Blades and Roberto Delgado & Orquesta
Obras Son Amores by Antonio Carmona
A La Mar by Vicente García
Fénix by Nicky Jam
Mis Planes Son Amarte by Juanes
La Trenza by Mon Laferte
Musas (Un Homenaje Al Folclore Latinoamericano En Manos De Los Macorinos, Vol. 1) by Natalia Lafourcade
Residente by Residente
El Dorado by Shakira
Palabras Manuales by Danay Suarez
RECORD OF THE YEAR
“La Flor De La Canela” by Rubén Blades
“El Surco” by Jorge Drexler
“Quiero Que Vuelvas” by Alejandro Fernández
“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee
“El Ratico” by Juanes feat. Kali Uchis
“Amárrame” by Mon Laferte feat. Juanes
“Felices Los 4” by Maluma
“Vente Pa’ Ca” by Ricky Martin feat. Maluma
“Guerra” by Residente
“Chantaje” by Shakira feat. Maluma
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