{"id":2655,"date":"2026-10-13T14:11:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T14:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nbcuniversalnewsgroup.com\/telemundo\/?p=2655"},"modified":"2026-10-13T14:11:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T14:11:04","slug":"cristian-castro-to-receive-the-billboard-lifetime-achievement-award-and-perform-at-the-2026-billboard-latin-music-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nbcuniversalnewsgroup.com\/telemundo\/2026\/10\/13\/cristian-castro-to-receive-the-billboard-lifetime-achievement-award-and-perform-at-the-2026-billboard-latin-music-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Cristian Castro to Receive the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award and Perform at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Latin pop icon will be honored for his more than three decades of music and enduring influence during the live awards show Thursday, October 22, on Telemundo and Peacock<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets to the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards<\/em> are available through Ticketmaster<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Miami, FL \u2013 October 13, 2026<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> Internationally acclaimed Mexican singer Cristian Castro<\/strong> will receive the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award<\/strong> at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards<\/em><\/strong>, recognizing an exceptional career spanning more than three decades and his enduring influence on Latin music. Castro will also take the stage for a special performance during the awards show, which will take place at the James L. Knight Center in Miami on Thursday, October 22, LIVE at 8 p.m. ET \/ 7C on Telemundo and Peacock<\/strong>. Hosted by Carmen Villalobos<\/strong> and Javier Poza<\/strong>, the event will also be available on Universo<\/strong> and the Telemundo app<\/strong>, as well as throughout Latin America and the Caribbean via Telemundo Internacional<\/strong>. Tickets to the event are available through Ticketmaster<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award<\/em><\/strong> is presented to an artist with an enduring and exceptional career whose work has expanded the reach of Latin music worldwide. The honor recognizes artists who remain relevant through their artistic and personal contributions, and whose influence has made a significant impact on Latin music around the world. Past recipients include Andrea Bocelli, Armando Manzanero<\/strong>, Carlos Santana, Jos\u00e9 Jos\u00e9, Man\u00e1, Marco Antonio Sol\u00eds, Ricardo Arjona and Roberto Carlos<\/strong>, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cReceiving the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award<\/em> is a tremendous honor and a very special moment in my career. Music has given me the privilege of connecting with audiences for more than three decades and knowing that these songs have become part of people\u2019s lives means more to me than I can express. I\u2019m deeply grateful to Billboard<\/em> for this recognition and to the fans who have accompanied me throughout this journey. I look forward to celebrating with them on the Billboard Latin Music Awards<\/em> stage,\u201d said Cristian Castro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cristian Castro<\/strong> has established himself as one of the defining voices of Latin pop and romantic music<\/strong>. His history on the Billboard<\/em> charts began in 1992, when \u201cNo Podr\u00e1s\u201d became his first entry on Hot Latin Songs, reaching No. 3. His debut album, Agua Nueva<\/em>, reached No. 2 on Top Latin Pop Albums in January 1993. Since then, Castro has earned six No. 1s on Hot Latin Songs<\/strong>, including \u201cNunca Voy a Olvidarte,\u201d \u201cAmor\u201d and \u201cAzul,\u201d which spent four, 11 and nine weeks at the top, respectively. Years later, Viva el Pr\u00edncipe<\/em>, his tribute to legendary Mexican singer Jos\u00e9 Jos\u00e9, spent seven weeks at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums<\/strong> in 2011. With more than 12 million records sold<\/strong>, Cristian Castro<\/strong> continues to connect with audiences through his Nada Solo \u00c9xitos<\/em> tour, performing at major venues including Mexico City\u2019s Auditorio Nacional and New York\u2019s Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards<\/em><\/strong> will bring together the biggest names in Latin music for a night of unforgettable performances, collaborations and special honors. Along with Cristian Castro<\/strong>, other performers include Carlos Rivera, Chuyin, Elvis Crespo, Erick Brian, Fuerza Regida, Ha*Ash, Jessi Uribe, Kapo, La Nueva Ola de la Cumbia, Manuel Turizo, Melymel, Nanpa B\u00e1sico, Nella, Ozuna, Pablo Albor\u00e1n, Paola Jara, Pututi & Nesty,<\/strong> RIZA, SANTOS BRAVOS<\/strong>, Tito Double P, V\u00edctor Manuelle, Xavi<\/strong> and Yahritza y Su Esencia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the latest news, exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access to the Billboard Latin Music Awards<\/em><\/strong>, follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n