Telemundo announced that it will broadcast the first edition of the Spotify Awards exclusively in the United States, live from Mexico City on Thursday, March 5, 2020.
Hosted by Danna Paola, Luisito Comunica, Franco Escamilla and Angela Aguilar, the inaugural edition of the award show, will honor the finalists based exclusively on user stream data Spotify, giving a true reflection of the fans.
The award show will air on Telemundo and Universo from 9-11pm / 8-10C, and Universo will also broadcast the “Green Carpet” for an hour starting at 8 pm/7C.
As the official provider of the Spotify Awards in the United States, Telemundo will also present a wide coverage of the event on all its platforms, including a one-hour live stream from the “Green Carpet” through the @Telemundo accounts on Facebook and Twitter at 8 pm/7C, and will culminate with a Livestream on Twitter where fans can discuss red carpet fashion, the best moments of the night and the presentations.
Fans will also be able to enjoy behind-the-scenes interviews and all the behind-the-scenes action through Telemundo's digital platforms, including Telemundo.com and the official accounts of the channel on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
“We are very happy to offer our audience this first edition of the Spotify Awards, which will recognize today's leading artists completely based on fan preferences, with cross-platform coverage that will cover all the main moments of the night. We recognize the importance of music in joining us all and we are sure this will be a great event to enjoy as a family, ”said Ronald Day, Executive Vice President of Entertainment at Telemundo.
The finalists and categories below are based on the data of one of the mainstream markets in the world, Mexico. Check out the full list:
Spotify Artist of the Year (most listened to, most followed, most shared and added to playlists by Mexican users in 2019):
- Bad Bunny
- Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
- Daddy Yankee
- J Balvin
- Ozuna
Podcast of the Year (podcast with the highest proportion of streams and listeners per episode in Mexico during 2019):
- Dr. Muerte
- El Podcast de Alex Fernández
- Fausto
- Leyendas Legendarias
- Se Regalan Dudas
Most listened to artist (Female):
- Ariana Grande
- Billie Eilish
- Karol G
- Natti Natasha
- Shakira
Most listened to artist (Male):
- Anuel AA
- Bad Bunny
- Daddy Yankee
- J Balvin
- Ozuna
Most listened to song:
- Callaíta - Bad Bunny, Tainy
- Calma Remix - Pedro Capó, Farruko
- Con Calma - Daddy Yankee, Snow
- Otro Trago - Sech, Darell
- Te vi - Piso 21, Micro Tdh
Female artist with the largest increase in fans:
- Danna Paola
- María José
- Ms Nina
- Natalia Jiménez
- Tones and I
Male artist with the largest increase in fans:
- Guaynaa
- Lunay
- Micro Tdh
- Sech
- Tainy
Most shared artist:
- Bad Bunny
- Daddy Yankee
- J Balvin
- José José
- Luis Miguel
Most followed artist:
- Bad Bunny
- Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
- Cartel de Santa
- Ozuna
- Paulo Londra
Artist on the Radar:
- Junior H
- LÚA
- Nicki Nicole
- Tomorrow X Together
- Tones and I
Most added artist to playlists:
- Anuel AA
- Bad Bunny
- Daddy Yankee
- J Balvin
- Ozuna
Most listened Mexican artist in the world:
- Alejandro Fernández
- Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
- Luis Miguel
- Maná
- Reik
Composer of the most streamed Regional Mexican song:
- A Través Del Vaso.- Grupo Arranke
- El Color De Tus Ojos.- Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
- En Peligro de Extinción.- La Adictiva Banda San José Mesillas
- No Te Contaron Mal.- Piso 21,Christian Nodal
- Pa’ Olvidarme De Ella.- Christian Nodal
Regional Mexican artist with the largest increase in reproductions:
- Calibre 50
- Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
- Christian Nodal
- Fuerza Regida
- Grupo Firme
Most listened to Regional Mexican Artist:
- Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
- Calibre 50
- Christian Nodal
- Joan Sebastian
- La Arrolladora Banda El Limon De Rene Camacho
Most popular rock artist in Spanish:
- Cafe Tacvba
- Caifanes
- Ed Maverick
- Maná
- Zoe
Most followed podcast:
- El Podcast de Alex Fernandez
- Entiende Tu Mente
- Fausto
- Leyendas Legendarias
- Se Regalan Dudas
Most Popular hip hop artist in Spanish:
- Cartel De Santa
- C-Kan
- Gera MX
- MC Davo
- Santa Fe Klan
Most listened to Cumbia artist:
- Grupo Cañaveral De Humberto Pabón
- Los Angeles Azules
- Los Angeles De Charly
- Los Askis
- Raymix
Spotify Mexican Artist of the Year:
- Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
- Cartel De Santa
- José José
- Los Ángeles Azules
- Luis Miguel
Composer of the most listened to song:
- Callaíta.- Bad Bunny, Tainy
- Calma Remix.- Farruko, Pedro Capo
- Con Calma.- Daddy Yankee,Snow
- Te Vi.- Micro tdh, Piso 21
- Otro Trago.- Sech, Darell
Most listened to song on the Declaration of Independence (Grito de Independencia):
- Circles.- Post Malone
- La bikina (En vivo).- Luis Miguel
- México En La Piel.- Luis Miguel
- Nunca Es Suficiente.- Los Ángeles Azules
- Saint-Tropez.- Post Malone
Artist with the most songs in the Top 200:
- Bad Bunny
- J Balvin
- José José
- Luis Miguel
- Ozuna
Podcast with the most playback hours:
- El podcast de Alex Fernandez
- La hora Feliz con Cojo Feliz y Tío Rober
- Leyendas Legendarias
- Martha Debayle
- Se Regalan Dudas
Song with the most days on the Top 50:
- Calma Remix.- Pedro Capo
- Con Altura.- Rosalía
- Con Calma.- Daddy Yankee, Snow
- Otro Trago.- Darell, Sech
- Te Vi.- Micro tdh, Piso 21
Most listened to Mexican Artist in Mexico:
- Alejandro Fernández
- Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
- Cartel De Santa
- Luis Miguel
- Reik
Regional Mexican artist on radar:
- Clave 520
- Grupo Los de la O
- José Manuel
- Junior H
- Marca MP
Most listened to band artist:
- Banda El Recodo
- Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
- Calibre 50
- La Adictiva Banda San José de Mesillas
- La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De René Camacho
Most listened to Corridos Artist:
- Adriel Favela
- Alfredo Olivas
- El Fantasma
- Fuerza Regida
- T3R Elemento
Most listened to Northern Artist:
- Cardenales De Nuevo León
- Duelo
- Intocable
- Los Tigres Del Norte
- Pesado
Most listened to Mariachi Artist:
- Antonio Aguilar
- José Alfredo Jiménez
- Pedro Infante
- Pepe Aguilar
- Vicente Fernández
Radar Trap Artist in Spanish:
- Ambjaay
- iann dior
- Modo Diablo
- Nicki Nicole
- Oscu
Most listened to EDM Artist (MALE):
- Calvin Harris
- David Guetta
- DJ Snake
- Marshmello
- Martin Garrix
Most listened to EDM Artist (FEMALE):
- Ava Max
- Daya
- Ellie Goulding
- Rita Ora
- Zara Larsson
Most listened to KPOP Artist (MALE):
- BTS
- EXO
- GOT7
- Monsta X
- SUPER JUNIOR
Most listened to KPOP Artist (FEMALE):
- BLACKPINK
- (G)I-DLE
- Mamamoo
- Red Velvet
- TWICE
Most listened Artist on consoles (MALE):
- Bad Bunny
- J Balvin
- Paulo Londra
- Ozuna
- XXXTENTACION
Most listened Artist on consoles (FEMALE):
- Anne-Marie
- Billie Eilish
- Cazzu
- Clairo
- Nicki Nicole
Most Listened to Pop Artist (MALE):
- Alejandro Fernandez
- Alejandro Sanz
- Carlos Rivera
- Luis Miguel
- Morat
Most Listened to Pop Artist (FEMALE):
- Gloria Trevi
- Ha*Ash
- Mon Laferte
- Natalia Lafourcade
- Yuridia
Most Listened to Pop Urban Artist (MALE):
- Camilo
- Maluma
- Manuel Turizo
- Reik
- Sebastian Yatra
Most Listened to Pop Urban Artist (FEMALE):
- Becky G
- KAROL G
- Natti Natasha
- Shakira
- Thalia
Most listened to Contemporary Rock Artist:
- Arctic Monkeys
- Coldplay
- Imagine Dragons
- Muse
- Twenty One Pilot
Most listened to artist by users from 13 to 17 years of age (MALE):
- Anuel AA
- Bad Bunny
- J Balvin
- Ozuna
- Paulo Londra
Most listened to artist by users from 13 to 17 years of age (FEMALE):
- Ariana Grande
- Becky G
- Billie Eilish
- Camila Cabello
- KAROL G
Most listened to artist by users from 18 to 29 years of age (MALE):
- Anuel AA
- Bad Bunny
- Daddy Yankee
- J Balvin
- Ozuna
Most listened to artist by users from 18 to 29 years of age (FEMALE):
- Ariana Grande
- Becky G
- Billie Eilish
- KAROL G
- Natti Natasha
Most listened to artist by users from 30 to 44 years of age (MALE):
- Bad Bunny
- Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
- Daddy Yankee
- J Balvin
- Luis Miguel
Most listened to artist by users from 30 to 44 years of age (FEMALE):
- Gloria Trevi
- KAROL G
- Natti Natasha
- Shakira
- Yuridia
Most listened to artist by users over 45 years of age (MALE):
- Alejandro Fernández
- José José
- Juan Gabriel
- Los Ángeles Azules
- Luis Miguel
Most listened to artist by users over 45 years of age (FEMALE):
- Gloria Trevi
- Rocío Dúrcal
- Shakira
- Yuri
- Yuridia
Most added artist to LGBTQ +-themed Playlists:
- Born This Way.- Lady Gaga
- Girls / Girls / Boys.- Panic! At The Disco
- Girls Like Girls.- Hayley Kiyoko
- She Likes Girls.- Metro Station
- The Village.- Wrabel
Most Shared Podcast:
- DEMENTES
- Entiende Tu Mente
- Leyendas Legendarias
- Martha Debayle
- Se Regalan Dudas
Song of the Summer:
- 11 PM.- Maluma
- Callaita.- Bad Bunny, Tainy
- China.- Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee
- La Canción.- J Balvin, Bad Bunny
- Otro Trago.- Sech
Song of Sunday Lows
- Belleza De Cantina.- Cardenales De Nuevo León
- El Amor No Fue Pa´ Mí (en vivo).- Grupo Firme
- Mis Sentimientos.- Los Ángeles Azules
- Mujeres Divinas.- Vicente Fernández
- Nieves De Enero.- Chalino Sánchez
Monday Song:
- Tusa.- Karol G
- In My Blood.- Shawn Mendes
- Destino o casualidad.- Melendi
- Mi persona favorita.- Camila Cabello
- Buttercup.- Jack Stauber
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