5 reasons you should watch the Latin Grammys tonight

For the sixth straight year, the biggest names in Latin music will take the stage in Las Vegas for one of the industry's biggest award show.

The 16th annual Latin Grammys kick off Thursday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, featuring musicians like Juanes, Alejandro Sanz and Maná, among 32 performing artists and 47 total awards up for grabs.

But while the international awards show is mostly geared toward a Spanish-speaking audience, here are five reasons why you should join in on the fun.

Will Smith is debuting his first new music in 10 years

The actor-turned-music artist will join Colombian band Bomba Estereo on stage for a remix of their hit song "Fiesta." Smith last album, "Lost and Found," was released in 2005, featuring singles "Switch" and "Party Starter."

Major Lazer, MØ and Fifth Harmony will be performing

If you haven't heard "Lean On" by Major Lazer and MØ at some point over the last six months, you're one of the few people that hasn't. With over 500 million streams as of this month, "Lean On" is Spotify's most-streamed song of all time.

American girl group Fifth Harmony hasn't had a bad start, either. The two-year-old group's most recent hit, "Worth it," peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 list this summer.

Ricky Martin, too

His first album in four years, "A Quien Quiera Escuchar (Whoever Wants to Listen)," won best album at last month's Latin American Music Awards, and is nominated for the same award at tonight's Latin Grammys.

His latest single, "La Mordidita (The Nibble)" currently sits in the 24th spot on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs list.

The awards aren't just about Spanish-speaking music

Besides some of the big names mentioned above who sing in English, Latin music also includes songs in Portuguese from Brazilian artists. Among the most famous Brazilian stars honored this week is Roberto Carlos, known as "the King of Latin Music," who sings in all three languages.

Many Latin Grammy winners also compete for regular Grammys

With a category for Latin music, February's award show will allow many of Latin Grammy winners a shot at a regular Grammy. Many Latin artists perform at the regular Grammys, too.

Juanes, who owns 20 Latin Grammys, has been nominated for six Grammys, and has won twice. He performed his hit song "Juntos (Together)" at the English-speaking awards.

Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull are perhaps two of the most famous artists to sing in both English and Spanish, also making them perennial contenders for both Latin and regular Grammys.

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