The televised awards ceremony featured performances by important national and international artists like Robbie Williams, Sarah Brightman, Shakira, Juanes, Paul McCartney and Lily Allen among others.
The awards were established in 2002 by the ANAMUSA (Academia Nacional de la Música) in order to reward composers, artists, record companies and every person who is involved in the music industry.
The Muse consisted of an alloy with bronze and polished silver, creating a unique contrast that enhanced the aesthetic appeal of the trophy.
Also the Academy dedicated a special tribute to the careers of Timbiriche, Marco Antonio Solís, Los Tigres del Norte and Miguel Bosé that was first awarded in 2008.
PricewaterhouseCoopers is in charge of tabulating the results of votes from more than 1,700 members of the jury in order to obtain five nominees or six in case of a tie.
But the controversy came when Yahir won Breakthrough of the Year because he thanked TV Azteca in a live show transmitted in Televisa Network.
Some prominent media figures disagreed with the presentation of an award to Angélica Rivera because they said she was an actress, not a singer and the other nominees had more seniority in the music field.