REGIONAL MEXICAN SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR:
ALEX HERNÁNDEZ
POP/LATIN RHYTHM SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR:
LENNY TAVÁREZ
REGIONAL MEXICAN SONG OF THE YEAR:
“LA DIABLA” written by ALEX HERNÁNDEZ
POP/LATIN RHYTHM SONG OF THE YEAR:
“BELLAKEO” written by ÁNGEL SANDOVAL
PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR:
SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING
Los Angeles, Calif. (May 29, 2025) – SESAC Latina celebrated the global successes of its songwriters and publishers at its annual SESAC LATINA MUSIC AWARDS at The Beverly Hills Hotel on Wednesday, May 28. SESAC Latina awarded the year’s biggest hit songs, along with several prestigious awards to its affiliated songwriters and publishers.
Presenting awards throughout the evening were Celeste Zendejas (SVP, SESAC Latina), Scott Jungmichel (President & COO, SESAC Performing Rights), Sam Kling (Chief Creative Officer, SESAC Performing Rights) and Ana Rocha (Director, Creative Services). SESAC executives also gave a special thanks to City National Bank, A&I Music Entertainment, and Rossi Baldivia Klein Fine & Spector for sponsoring the event.
“Celebrating the vibrant spirit of the Latin music community is a long-standing tradition here at SESAC, and we are proud to honor the incredible work and talent of this amazing community of songwriters, producers, publishers, and artists,” said Jungmichel. “Their music not only entertains, but also tells powerful stories, bridges generations, and unites audiences across the globe.”
“For more than three decades, we’ve come together to celebrate the dedication and creativity that go into the music that inspires us. I couldn’t be prouder of our incredible songwriters and publishers for making this another outstanding year in music,” said Zendejas.
After previously taking home the award in 2023, Lenny Tavárez was named Pop/Latin Rhythm Songwriter of the Year for hits such as “Piscina,” “Tu Feo,” “La Ranger,” and more. Pop/Latin Rhythm Song of the Year was awarded to “Bellakeo,” written by Ángel Sandoval, published by Rolitas Exóticas Publishing, and recorded by Peso Pluma & Anitta. Alex Hernández received the Regional Mexican Songwriter of the Year honor for his works including “La Diabla” (Regional Mexican Song of the Year)recorded by Xavi, and published by Little Houses Music, BK Publishing, and Sony Sounds.
Sony Music Publishing was named Publisher of the Year across both award genres after dominating the show with an unbeatable 14 award-winning songs.
Guests were treated to a wonderful performance from Pop/Latin Rhythm Songwriter of the Year Lenny Tavárez, who has established himself as one of the top artists of the Latin urban genre. Additionally, Banda Carnaval brought a taste of the renown Carnaval de Mazatlán to the awards gala with their standout performance.
To see the full list of winners, click here.
