The AMAs are the third major awards show that CBS has picked up in the past few years, following the CMT Music Awards and the Golden Globes.
A bilingual evening with many high points.
Here's everything that happened backstage at the red carpet and media center on Thursday night.
The iconic Mexican band performed alongside Carin León, Los De La S and A.B. Quintanilla in a special medley.
The Colombian quartet performed new single "Faltas Tú."
The Mexican and Puerto Rican superstars join forces on "Peso Completo."
Thalia, Silvestre Dangond & more honored Montaner with a heartfelt tribute medley.
The Mexican singer performed new single "Cuando La Vida Sea Trago."
The Colombian singer performed a candid rendition of a salsa classic with his own "El Cantante del Ghetto."
The awards ceremony took place in Las Vegas on Thursday (April 25).