Adding yet another success to her career, Laura Pausini has been named the 2023 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year. The recognition comes just as she is about to celebrate 30 years of musical career on stage.
According to Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy, Pausini will be recognized for her multifaceted and multilingual career, as well as for her commitment to supporting causes of social justice such as equality and world hunger.
Laura Pausini is one of the most talented and beloved artists of her generation whose commitment to great causes is exemplary. Throughout her more than three decade career her extraordinary voice continues to break barriers across languages and genres, captivating audiences around the world.
– Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy
Pausini’s next appointment will take place in November and there will be a gala-concert in which other singers (not yet confirmed) will perform the songs of the Italian.
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For her part, Pausini thanked the appointment of The Latin Recording Academy, because she never thought she would be recognized in that way.
I am extremely honored to receive this incredible recognition from The Latin Recording Academy. Being named Person of the Year at this moment when I am celebrating 30 years of my career is something that I still cannot describe, I can only feel a deep gratitude for The Latin Academy and its members, for my colleagues who have always welcomed me with open arms, but, above all, for my dear public that has made a dream born in my town in Italy a beautiful reality, and that has taken me to places that I never dreamed I would reach with my music.
The Spanish language has opened doors for me from a very young age, it has made me feel at home, it has inspired me to move forward and explore and live music without barriers or limits. Saying today that I will receive this important recognition fills me with great pride, joy, and strength to continue taking strong steps and to inspire the new generation of artists who enhance the music they carry within their hearts. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I’m very excited. See you very soon in Seville.
With this recognition, Pausini joins singers such as Marco Antonio Solís, Rubén Blades, Juanes, Maná, Alejandro Sanz, Shakira, among others. As expected, previous winners have already sent him their best wishes, as have his fans, who do not stop applauding his talent on and under the stage.