Premio Lo Nuestro Awards 2022: Latin Artists Pay Tribute Ranchera Legend Vicente Fernandez

Vicente Fernandez was honored in Premio Lo Nuestro 2022, as several Latin artists performed his notable songs on the stage of the award-giving body.

According to Billboard, the event kicked off on Thursday as artists, including Angela Aguilar, Camilo, and Christian Nodal performed on the stage of the awards night. Grupo Firme and Spain's David Bisbal also performed to pay homage to the Ranchera icon.

Premio Lo Nuestro 2022 Pays Homage to Vicente Fernandez

The performance was introduced by Colombian singer Maluma, saying: "Don Vicente, this edition of Premio Lo Nuestro is for you."

In an Instagram story posted by Premio Lo Nuestro organizers, Aguilar sang while looking elegant in a black fitted bodice gown with a flared skirt.

Meanwhile Christian Nodal looked fabulous in a brown coat and a black hat, as he belts high noted pleasing the crowd.

Billboard noted that the artists' performances were accompanied by a full, live mariachi band.

They wrapped up their performance ass all the artists mentioned came to stage and performed the classic "De qué manera te olvido."

The tribute for Vicente Fernandez on the4 Premio Lo Nuestro stage was produced by singer-songwriter Pepe Aguilar, per The Gal Times.

Before the performance, Aguilar revealed that he wanted the segment in the Premio Lo Nuestro 2022 to be liked by his colleagues and the general public, as the performance aims to highlight the man "who stole the hearts of Latin America" through his music.

"It's something that can't be paid for with anything. That's why I'm nervous. I don't want them to look bad, I want the music we made to reach people," Aguilar stressed.

Pepe Aguilar also shared that he produced other segments, but the tribute for Vicente Fernandez is different because "big stars" took part, calling it "interesting."

The tribute for Vicente Fernandez came after the Ranchera icon died last year.

It can be recalled that Fernandez met his demise on December 12, while he was in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Before his death, Ranchera icon spent more than four months in the hospital due to health complications that stemmed when he fell at the Los Tres Potrillos ranch.

Following his death, Fernandez's family organized a funeral at the Arena FVG. During that time, the public was given a chance to say goodbye to the icon in person and remotely, as his funeral was also broadcasted on television.

Other Performances in the Premio Lo Nuestro 2022

The tribute for Vicente Fernandez is not the only performance that the public will be able to witness in the awards show.

According to D1SoftballNews, artists like Pauline Rubio will hype up the audience as she will receive tribute for the 30 years of her musical career.

Aside from Rubio, other artists, including Manuel Turizo, Pitbull, CNCO, Luis Fonsi, Sofia Reyes, will grace the audience with their performances.

Premio Lo Nuestro is taking place in Miami's FTX Arena, and people can tune in to Channel 5 Televisa or through Univision.

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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