Miguel Bose, Chambao, Juan Luis Guerra And Ednita Nazario Pay Tribute To 2006 Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year Ricky Martin

LOS ANGELES (Rogers & Cowan/ Latin Recording Academy) - WHO: Honoree Ricky Martin, Latin GRAMMY winner Miguel Bosé, Chambao, GRAMMY and four-time Latin GRAMMY winner Juan Luis Guerra, Ednita Nazario, Latin Recording Academy President Gabriel Abaroa and Neil Portnow, President of The Recording Academy. Additional presenters and performers to be announced shortly. The executive producer of the event is 12-time GRAMMY winner Phil Ramone.

WHAT: The 2006 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year tribute event will honor Ricky Martin for his accomplishments as a world-renowned entertainer, consummate performer and passionate humanitarian. He will receive the honor at a special star-studded tribute dinner and concert. A portion of the proceeds from this special evening will benefit Ricky Martin's charitable efforts. The 2006 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year tribute dinner is one of the most prestigious events during Latin GRAMMY Week and is attended by numerous Latin GRAMMY nominees, celebrities and music industry VIPs. The event will precede the 7th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, which will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Thursday, Nov. 2, and will be broadcast on the Univision Network from 8 - 11 p.m. (ET/PT)

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006
6 - 7 p.m. Media Check-In and Set Up
7 - 8 p.m. Arrivals
8 p.m. Dinner
9 p.m. Tribute Presentation and Concert

WHERE: Sheraton Hotel & Towers - Metropolitan Ballroom
811 7th Ave. (@ 53rd St.)
New York, NY 10019

INFO: For information on purchasing tickets or tables for The Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year tribute to Ricky Martin, please contact The Latin Recording Academy Ticketing Office at 310.314.8281.
Media R.S.V.P. Hotline: 310.854.8351 (R.S.V.P. MANDATORY!!)