The first Latin AMAs debuted on October 8, 2015, on Telemundo and was hosted by Lucero.

The record for the most Latin American Music Awards won in a single year is held by Karol G (in 2022, 2023 and 2024) and Feid (in 2024).

Enrique Iglesias (in 2015 and 2016), Anuel AA (in 2019), and Bad Bunny (in 2021 and 2022) follow with 5 awards won in a single year.

J Balvin is the most nominated act overall of the award show with 44 nominees, followed by Bad Bunny with 41.

Banda MS is the most nominated group of the show, with 33 nominees, followed by Calibre 50 with 15 mentions.