The accolade was established to recognize the most talented performers of Latin music.
[1] The nominees and winners were originally selected by a voting poll conducted among program directors of Spanish-language radio stations in the United States and also based on chart performance on Billboard Latin music charts, with the results tabulated and certified by the accounting firm Deloitte.
[3] The trophy awarded is shaped in the form of a treble clef.
[1] The award was first presented to American band Grupo Montez de Durango in 2007, they are the most nominated and awarded performers, with four wins out of eight nominations.
[4] Listed below are the winners of the award for each year, as well as the other nominees.