Highlights of some of the best in 'Premio Lo Nuestro's' 30 years celebration

The 30th edition of Univision’s “Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina” (PLN30) celebrated the best of Latin music this past Thursday at the American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami, Florida in a spectacle of color and sound that gathered the best artists of all time. Unlike previous galas, PLN30 focused on commemoration rather than competition and featured an extraordinary array of talent onstage of the longest-running Latin award's show.

Highlighting the role of women and sending a message of empowerment, “Premio Lo Nuestro” made history this year by featuring more women than ever. For the first time, three women, Lili Estefan, Alejandra Espinoza and Laura Pausini, hosted the epic night, while Giselle Blondet, Chiquinquirá Delgado and Myrka Dellanos recalled the best PLN moments of the last 30 years as hosts of the magenta carpet. In addition, the female singer with the most PLN awards, Olga Tañón, joined Natalia Jiménez, Victoria “La Mala” and Natti Natasha to salute Latinas everywhere.

Other memorable moments included:

A musical number by award-winning producer Sergio George kicked off the live three-hour transmission with chart-toppers Daddy Yankee, Jhonny Ventura, Laura Pausini, Milly Quezada, Pepe Aguilar, Pitbull, Víctor Manuelle, and Bad Bunny on stage together for the first time.

The evening included a special recognition to the International icons Emilio and Gloria Estefan for their pioneering work as Latin music ambassadors and inspiration for new generations of artists. Leslie Grace, Il Volo and Victor Manuelle took the stage for a medley of the Estefan’s greatest hits.

Banda MS paid an emotional tribute to Mexican singer-songwriter Joan Sebastian and David Bisbal gave an impassioned rendition of José José’s “El Triste,” while Silvestre Dangond sang Lalo Rodríguez’s “Ven Devórame Otra Vez,” the first winning song of the inaugural PLN in 1989.

After almost five years, Wisin & Yandel hit the stage of PLN to sing together again. The dynamic duo was recognized for their musical career by Alejandro Fernandez and Olga Tañon.

Son by Four vocalist Angel Lopez returned to the stage alongside Piso 21, and Laura Pausini presented her new single “Nadie Ha Dicho” with Sergio George on piano.

Celebrated singer-songwriter Ricardo Montaner delighted the audience singing his popular romantic ballads with his daughter Evaluna Montaner and sons Mau y Ricky.

PLN30 had the most television premieres in its history, including “Dura” by Daddy Yankee, who participated in three musical numbers this year.

J Balvin teamed up with Brazilian singer Anitta and Aruban newcomer Jeon for a spectacular performance of his latest hit “Machika.” Maluma and Brazil’s Nego do Borel performed for the first time on TV their new hit “Corazón.” Other surprise first-time collaborations included Alejandro Fernández with Los Tigres del Norte; Bad Bunny and J Balvin, and Ozuna with Romeo Santos.

Olga Tañon ended the night on a high note alongside Chyno Miranda, got the audience dancing to her new hit “Como en Las Vegas.”

Source: Univision