Vying for seven honors, Dominican singer/songwriter Juan Luis Guerra tops the list of finalists for the 19th Billboard Latin Music Awards. Guerra and his group 440, whose album “La Llave de Mi Croazón” (EMI Televisa) and its eponymous single garnered critical acclaim, is up for honors in several tropical categories, including Tropical Album of the year, duo or group and Tropical Airplay song of the year. Guerra is also up for Songwriter of the year and Producer of the year awards.

Following Guerra in sheer number of finalist slots is Colombian newcomer Fanny Lu, whose pop/tropical album “Lágrimas Cálidas” (Universal Music Latino) and its eponymous single are up for six awards, including Tropical Album of the year, female and Tropical album of the year, new artist.

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