Omar CruzLuis Fonsi is being honored at the 25th annual BMI Latin Awards next month.
The “Despacito” singer-songwriter will receive the BMI President’s Award, recognizing his achievements and contributions to both Latin and pop music over the course of his nearly two decades in the business.
“Not only is Luis one of the most influential songwriters in the Latin Music community, he’s one of the genre’s biggest stars and is responsible for one of the most talked about songs of the year,” BMI Vice President of Creative, Latin Delia Orjuela says in a statement.
She adds, “His music transcends genres and resonates with millions of music lovers around the world, and his passion for creating unforgettable songs is matched only by his tremendous humanitarian efforts. We are truly honored to bestow this year’s President’s Award honor to Luis Fonsi.”
The BMI Latin Awards celebrates the top Latin songwriters, publishers and administrators. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 20 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA.
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