Christina Aguilera to Perform at Latin Grammys for First Time in Over 20 Years

It’s been over 20 years since Christina Aguilera performed at the Latin Grammys which was during its inaugural awards show in 2000. She sang “Genio Atrapado,” the Spanish-language version of her smash single “Genie in a Bottle” from her self-titled debut album from the year before.

Two decades later, Aguilera is returning to the Latin Grammys stage for an extended performance at the 22nd annual event. Part of Aguilera’s performance will include the recently released single “Pa Mis Muchachas” with Becky G, Nicki Nicole, and Nathy Peluso.

“You ready?!” Aguilera tweeted. “Here we come! I’m so excited to perform ‘Pa Mis Muchachas’ with these talented women and can’t wait for you to see the other surprises we have for you.”

Becky G also chimed in on social media answering Aguilera’s question. “So ready!” she tweeted.

Earlier this year, Aguilera said she was working on her second Spanish-language album of her career. Her first was Mi Reflejo, which was released the same year as the Latin Grammys first awards ceremony.

“It’s a big deal right now and it’s really nostalgic and part of my Latin culture and history,” she told Billboard in July. “So, this is really, really fun to get into some family roots and explore who I am now as a woman musically. Things are coming from a different approach.”

This year’s Latin Grammys theme is “Rediscovering Life Through Music,” which is reflective of what Aguilera is doing when she says she is returning to her Latin roots as a musician. Bad Bunny and Juanes are among the artists who have been added to the lineup for the 2021 Latin Grammys. The latest additions also include Pablo Alborán, Alejandro Fernández, Maná and Myke Towers. J

The 22nd Latin Grammys will be hosted by Ana Brenda Contreras, Carlos Rivera, and Roselyn Sánchez. The show will air live on Univision, as well as TNT, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on November 18, 2021.

–Silviya Y