Juanes, J Balvin and Maluma, the Colombians who will perform at the Latin Grammys

The Puerto Rican artist Residente, with nine nominations, and the interpreter of "Felices los cuatro" and Shakira, with seven and six nominations, respectively, start out as the big favorites.

Juanes, Luis Fonsi, J Balvin and Maluma are some of the artists confirmed this Monday by the Latin Recording Academy to take the stage of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 16 in the next edition of the Grammys Latin.

The list also includes Bad Bunny, Toloache Flower, Mon Laferte, Natalia Lafourcade, Resident, Sofia Reyes, Alejandro Sanz, Steve Aoki, Alessia Cara, Logic and French Montana.

Sanz, who will perform some of his greatest hits, will receive a tribute as "Person of the Year 2017" during a gala that will take place one day before the awards ceremony.

The Spanish singer-songwriter, winner of three Grammy Awards and 18 Latin Grammys, will be honored for his art and his important philanthropic contributions to organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, Save the Children and Greenpeace, among others.

Mexican actor and singer Jaime Camil will be in charge of presenting the ceremony with the Puerto Rican actress, Roselyn Sánchez .

The Puerto Rican artist Residente , with nine nominations, and the Colombians Maluma and Shakira, with seven and six nominations, respectively, start as the big favorites for the 18th edition of the Latin Grammys.

The Latin Recording Academy will also recognize the trajectory of Los del Río, Lucecita Benítez, João Bosco, Ilan Chester, Víctor Heredia, Guadalupe Pineda and Cuco Valoy with the Latin Grammy Award for Musical Excellence.