Elvis Crespo Honored with Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame Award
Elvis Crespo, the renowned merengue artist, will receive the prestigious Billboard Hall of Fame Award at the upcoming Billboard Latin Music Awards. This event is scheduled for October 23, 2023, at 8 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast live on Telemundo. It will also be available for streaming on Peacock and the Telemundo app.
Elvis Crespo’s Influential Career
Crespo expressed his gratitude for this recognition, stating, “Receiving the Billboard Hall of Fame Award is one of the greatest honors of my career.” He emphasized that this award represents not only his achievements but also honors merengue music, Puerto Rico, and his dedicated fanbase.
Famous for hits such as “Suavemente” and “Tu Sonrisa,” Crespo has made a significant impact on the Latin music scene. He is set to perform at the awards show alongside other artists, including Tono Rosario, Ebenezer Guerra, and La Insuperable.
Other Performers at the Event
- Daddy Yankee
- Abraham Mateo
- Angel Lopez
- Arthur Hanlon
- Carlos Vives
- Danny Ocean
- Emilia
- Grupo Frontera
- Juan Duque
- Kapo
- La Arrolladora Banda El Limon de Rene Camacho
- Laura Pausini
- Los Pleneros de la Cresta
- Musza
- Neton Vega
- Nxnni
- Olga Tanon
- Oscar Maydon
- Peso Pluma
- Ozuna
- Wisin
- Xavi
Special Recognition for Bad Bunny
Additionally, fellow Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny will be honored as Billboard’s Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century during the same ceremony. This acknowledgment highlights the continuing evolution and global influence of Latin music.
As the awards night approaches, anticipation grows not only for Crespo’s performance but also for the celebration of iconic contributions to Latin music.
