Hey Everyone!
The Guys hit Miami this week, first for the taping of Sabado Gigante (we expect a full report, LeeLee! ;D ) and then for the big party,
How exciting is this? 😀 We know Il Volo has been here before. Last year they walked the red carpet (looking very much the part, in my humble opinion) and actually performed, receiving the only standing ovation of the night. In a tribute to Mexican singer and musician, Jose Jose, they brought down the house with a rendition of his famous, “El Triste”, a song that speaks of the deep sadness one feels at the loss of a loved one.
In case you somehow didn’t get to see or hear that awesome performance, please enjoy this sound recording (just close your eyes and feel the power) courtesy of our affiliate,
Team Il Volo, here —> https://soundcloud.com/stream
Or if you really want to see the performance as well,
Click here —> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAu1zTbAocE (courtesy of IlVoloVEVO)
This year, Il Volo will attend the awards as nominated artists in two categories:
1.) Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group against:
Calibre 50
La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho
Voz de Mando
and
2.) Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group against:
Jesse & Joy
Los Bukis
Maná.
According to Wikipedia, Mana’ is the reining winner in both categories. Is this Il Volo’s year to take the crown?
So if this isn’t enough excitement for the residents of Miami and Florida at large (no…I’m not bitter…not even a little bit…), there was one more very exciting opportunity available to them. A Miami Talent Agency was hired to fill a few of the red carpet fan slots for the show. About 70 people were chosen and will be given a ticket to the show after The Red Carpet is complete. According to the email (which contains instructions on who should and how to submit your name, and which you can view here —> http://www.auditionsfree.com/2014/latin-music-billboard-award-show-now-casting-red-carpet-audience/ ), the talent was chosen in the week of April 8th. Please tell me some IlVolovers made the cut!
Be sure to stay tuned on April 24th. The show airs live at 7 pm on Telemundo.
To learn more about this years awards show, or to read the complete articles about topics in this article, see the links below!
~~Kelly
Jose Jose
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Jos%C3%A9
El Triste
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Triste
Latin Billboard Music Awards
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Latin_Billboard_Music_Awards
Behind the Scenes Q&A
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/14/latin-billboards-director_n_5148575.html
Hosts’ Bios
History of…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_Latin_Music_Awards
In Honor of it’s 25th Year