KAREN LIZARAZO EN GRANDE
Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES. Talented vallenato star Karen Lizarazo continues to solidify her power in the music industry. Her presence rests not only on her indisputable talent but also on the exceptional quality she delivers to her fans—evident in her repeated nominations at the genre’s most prestigious awards. This dedication has earned her a confirmed spot by The Latin Recording Academy® as one of the performing artists at the Premiere of the 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, taking place on Thursday, November 12, in Las Vegas. Her performance comes at a particularly milestone moment in her career, following her third nomination to these iconic awards for Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album with her latest release, El Tiempo Perfecto.
For the second consecutive year, the Colombian singer-songwriter stands as the sole female nominee in her category, adding to her previous honors for Voz de Mujer in 2020 and De amor nadie se muere last year. Her appearance at the Premiere marks another vital step in a career spent blazing trails for women in vallenato, bringing her artistic identity, vocal power, and rich Colombian roots to one of Latin music’s most elevated stages.
This showcase coincides with the remarkable journey of El Tiempo Perfecto, a 12-track album that marks Karen’s return to traditional vallenato roots. To bring this project to life, the artist moved to Valledupar to immerse herself alongside legendary musicians, accordionists, and songwriters deep within the culture—including Rolando Ochoa, Sergio Luis Rodríguez, Carlos Rueda, and Melkis Suárez, as well as a fresh generation of writers. The album features standouts like “Enamórate de Mi,” “El Valle es el Valle” (named Song of the 2025 Vallenato Festival), “Te Vas Pa’l Carajo,” and “La Pastillita” featuring master Farid Ortiz, exploring love, heartbreak, strength, and personal growth while showcasing her artistic maturity.
The Latin GRAMMY® Premiere will take place at the MGM Conference Center Marquee Ballroom in Las Vegas starting at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT. During this ceremony, where most awards are presented, Karen will share the musical lineup with artists such as Pablo Alborán, Jorge Celedón, Gusi, Carminho, Akapellah, Yerai Cortés, Kakalo, Víctor Nain Jr., and Marina Sena. Hosted by Lila Downs, Daniela Mercury, and Niña Pastori, the event will celebrate premier creators from across Ibero-American music.
Meanwhile, the main broadcast of the 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® will air live on Thursday, November 12, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas via Univision at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT (7:00 p.m. Central), following a one-hour pre-show.
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