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September 21, 2001 2001 Latin Grammy Awards cancelled Due to the events in New York City, Washington, D.C. and western Pennsylvania, the Second Annual Latin Grammy Awards were cancelled. While earlier statements by a spokesperson at the Grammys communications office in Los Angeles, CA stated that the Latin Recording Academy was still weighing options, Grammy CEO Michael Greene issued a final statement. Christina wins 2001 Latin Grammy Latin Grammy
mini-site Christina asked to co-host Latin Grammys  Adding to her already amazing accomplishments in her young career, Christina was asked to co-host the Second Annual Latin Grammy Awards with actor Jimmy Smits. Along with her new duties as co-host, she was nominated in two Latin Grammy categories - Record of The Year ('Pero Me Acuerdo De Ti') and Best Female Pop Vocal Album ('Mi Reflejo'). The Latin Grammy Awards were scheduled to be held on Tuesday, September 11 in Los Angeles, CA at the Great Western Forum, and broadcast by the CBS Television Network and carried on radio via Westwood One / the Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation worldwide. The Latin Grammys annually present awards in 39 key categories covering many genres and sub-genres of Latin music. The show could be seen in more than 120 countries. A diverse contingent of artists - Aterciopelados, Gilberto Gil, Fito Paez, Gustavo Santaolalla and Caetano Veloso - each earned three nominations; while Christina, Vicente Amigo, Placido Domingo, Paulina Rubio, and Chucho Valdés each earned two nominations. 'This year's nominations for the Latin Grammys truly reflect both the international scope of Latin music and the diversity of the artists who make it,' said Michael Greene, President/CEO of the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy. 'Whether an established legend or a rising newcomer, the artists and artistry we're celebrating span the globe and the multi-faceted genres of what we now know as Latin music. Realizing this, we're sure to showcase the vitality of the music while celebrating the passion of its creators.' The creative range of the nominations was perhaps best exemplified by the Record of the Year category where pop artists Christina and Alejandro Sanz challenge the rock material of Best New Artist nominee Juanes, Colombian rock group Aterciopelados, and Brazilian bossa nova legend Gilberto Gil. 'This year, the Academy voters recognized excellence from Colombia to Mexico to Spain, Brazil and beyond,' said Enrique Fernandez, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the Latin Recording Academy. 'This shows how the nomination process truly salutes excellence in music regardless of where it was produced.' In order to represent the diversity of Latin music, the Best Rap/Hip-Hop Album category was added this year. Nominees include 'Crazy Atorrante' by DJ Kun, 'Como É Triste De Olhar' by Faces Do Subúrbio, 'A Invasão Do Sagaz Homen Fumança' by Planet Hemp, La Mami Internacional Presenta: '7 Notas 7 Colores' by 7 Notas 7 Colores and 'Un Paso A La Eternidad' by Sindicato Argentino Del Hip Hop. Appearances were scheduled by Carlos Santana, Hevia, Marc Anthony, Juanes, Alejandro and Vicente Fernandez, Nelly Furtado, Jennifer Lopez, Luis Miguel, Lou Diamond Phillips, Alejandro Sanz, Ricky Martin, LL Cool J, Destiny's Child, Jon Secada, Thalia Andrea Echeverri, Cuba Gooding Jr., Los Tigres Del Norte, Edward James Olmos, Fito Paez, Paul Rodriguez, John Turturro, Roselyn Sanchez (recently featured in the box office smash 'Rush Hour 2'), Joaquin Cortes, Geraldo Rivera, Paulina Rubio, Arturo Sandoval, Cuban jazz legend Chucho Valdes, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Shakira, Joaquin Cortes, Francesca Neri, and Jamie-Lynn Sigler. - Lily Fu at grammy.com with |
| 'This year's nominations for the Latin Grammys truly reflect both the international scope of Latin music and the diversity of the artists who make it,' said Michael Greene, President/CEO of the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy. |
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