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Five Acts Tie for Most Latin Grammy Nominations

by Associated Press

   NEW YORK --

   There's a five-way tie for most nominations at the upcoming Latin
   Grammy Awards.

   Julio Reyes Copello, Djavan, Fonseca, Ricardo Lopez Lalinde and Jesse &
   Joy scored four nominations each, the Latin Recording Academy announced
   Wednesday. The Latin Grammys will air live November 17 from Las Vegas.

   Ten acts are nominated for album, song and record of the year, unlike
   the traditional Grammy Awards, in which five nominees compete. Album of
   the year nominees are Andrea Bocelli, Pablo Alboran, Andres Cepeda,
   Djavan, Jose Lugo & Guasabara Combo, Fonseca, Juan Gabriel, Jesse &
   Joy, Diego Torres and Julieta Venegas.

   Enrique Iglesias and Shakira also earned nominations in the 48
   categories.

   This year marks the first time the Latin Grammys allowed members to
   vote digitally. The show will air on Univision.