Elvis Crespo to Be Honored with Hall of Fame Award at 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards
Elvis Crespo is set to receive the prestigious Hall of Fame Award at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards. The announcement was made by Billboard and Telemundo on October 14. The renowned Puerto Rican merengue singer will also perform at the awards ceremony, broadcast live on October 23 by Telemundo. Crespo will be joined on stage by emerging Dominican artist Ebenezer Guerra, merengue legend Toño Rosario, and urban artist La Insuperable.
Recognizing Crespo’s Impact
The Hall of Fame Award honors a career that extends beyond music performance, acknowledging Elvis Crespo’s global influence across multiple areas. Previous recipients include icons such as Vicente Fernández, Rocío Dúrcal, Marco Antonio Solís, Joan Sebastian, and Marc Anthony.
Crespo’s Musical Journey
- Elvis Crespo’s career spans three decades.
- His global hits “Suavemente” and “Tu sonrisa” made him a cultural phenomenon.
- “Suavemente” topped Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart for six weeks in 1998.
- “Tu sonrisa” reached number one for two weeks in the same year.
- He has collaborated on cross-genre hits like “Azukita” with Steve Aoki, Daddy Yankee, and others.
- Crespo also worked on “Bailar” with Deorro.
Awards Ceremony and More
The awards ceremony will be available for streaming on the Telemundo app and Peacock, and aired throughout Latin America and the Caribbean via Telemundo Internacional. Tickets for the event are available on Ticketmaster’s platform.
Join the Celebration
Elvis Crespo will share the stage with other confirmed performers such as Carlos Vives, Danny Ocean, and Laura Pausini, among others. The awards coincide with the Billboard Latin Music Week, happening from October 20 to 24 at The Fillmore Miami Beach. Information and tickets for the event can be accessed at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
