Spanish Singer Raphael Named Person of the Year at Latin Grammy

Spanish idol Raphael will be the main star of the Person of the Year gala, which will take place this Wednesday as part of the Latin Grammy, where he will be honored by prominent figures in the music industry. His dramatic stage style, powerful voice, wide vocal range, and the theme of love in his music earned him the title of 'Divo of the Romantic Ballad,' making him an idol in Spain and Latin America. 'I am incredibly excited to be named Person of the Year; it is the best way to celebrate so many years of dedication and love for music,' the singer said in a statement when the announcement was made. The ceremony will take place in Las Vegas and will commemorate the six decades of the artist's career, whom the Latin Recording Academy considers an 'ambassador of Latin music in the world.' In 1966, he represented Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest with 'Yo soy aquel,' one of his best-known songs to date. The day after this gala, the Latin Recording Academy will hold the 26th annual Latin Grammy Awards, where Bad Bunny leads the nominations with 12, followed by the Argentines Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso with 10. The 82-year-old artist, born in Linares, began his professional career at the age of 16, and his career took off in the 1960s. The tribute will feature a moving concert of interpretations of his renowned repertoire, including songs like 'Mi gran noche' or 'Como yo te amo,' performed by a stellar cast of singers and friends.