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Karol G Wins International Artist Award, 2 Million-Ticket Tour

5/14/2026

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Karol G Receives Award

Karol G will receive the International Artist Award of Excellence and perform at the 52nd AMA on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas.
The award, last given to Whitney Houston in 2009, has honored Aerosmith, Beyoncé and Michael Jackson.
Barry Adelman and Alexi Mazareas said Karol G has redefined the global artist model.
Her Tropitour sold over 2 million tickets in four days, and her 2023 album Mañana Será Bonito debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200.

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Karol G Headlines Coachella

Karol G, the Colombian reggaeton star, became the first Latina to headline Coachella, marking a historic breakthrough for Latin representation.
The Coachella set featured surprise appearances by Becky G, American singer; J Balvin, Colombian reggaeton star; Ryan Castro, Colombian singer; and Peso Pluma, Mexican rapper.
Rolling Stone named Karol G one of its 2025 Voices of the Year, underscoring her influence beyond chart performance.

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Historical Context

The International Artist Award of Excellence, presented by the American Music Awards in 2009, first honored posthumous pop icon Whitney Houston, who that same year had set a record by winning eight AMAs in 1994. In 2024, Latin star Karol G receives the honor at the 52nd AMA in Las Vegas, reflecting the ceremony’s expanding genre and market reach.

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Karol G Receives Award

Karol G will receive the International Artist Award of Excellence and perform at the 52nd AMA on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas.
The award, last given to Whitney Houston in 2009, has honored Aerosmith, Beyoncé and Michael Jackson.
Barry Adelman and Alexi Mazareas said Karol G has redefined the global artist model.
Her Tropitour sold over 2 million tickets in four days, and her 2023 album Mañana Será Bonito debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200.

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