Rubén Blades to Receive Icon Award at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Rubén Blades, the renowned Latin music icon, will receive the Billboard Icon Award at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, recognizing his impactful career that has spanned generations and genres. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on October 22, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET from the James L. Knight Center in Miami, available on Telemundo and Peacock. Blades has influenced Latin music for over fifty years, blending salsa with various musical styles and addressing social issues through his lyrics. He continues to tour and recently released the album 'País Portátil,' exploring themes of migration and hope.
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