Latin GRAMMYs To Be Broadcast By CBS.

The Latin Recording Academy will stage the 2nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards on September 11 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. The show (originally scheduled for September 12) will feature performances from some of the genre’s biggest artists. The event will be broadcast domestically by the CBS Television Network and is expected to be seen internationally in more than 120 countries. Also, the Latin Recording Academy’s 2001 Person of the Year gala tribute honoring Julio Iglesias will now take place on September 10.

This year’s Latin GRAMMYs will highlight 39 categories covering many genres and sub-genres of Latin music. Nominations for the Latin GRAMMY Awards will be announced this summer. The weeks leading up to the Latin GRAMMY Awards feature a month-long Latin GRAMMY Fest — a celebration which will showcase the vitality, quality and diversity of the Miami and Latin cultural communities. Latin GRAMMY Fest events will be produced by local non-profit organizations and will include concerts, educational events, exhibits, performances, workshops and receptions.

The 2nd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast domestically by the CBS Television Network from 9-11 p.m. (EDT & PDT). The network will also distribute the show internationally through CBS Broadcast International. Last year’s show marked the first time a largely Spanish-language program was aired in prime time in the United States, and its successful reach, prestige value and unique musical content was a powerful addition to the network’s offerings. Also, Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation and Westwood One will partner with the Latin Recording Academy to maximize their creative resources and produce a series of syndicated specials for HBC’s radio broadcast. In addition to its partnership with HBC, Westwood One will have exclusive international radio broadcast rights.