The merengue icon will perform “La Graciosa” alongside Quevedo and exclusively premiere an unreleased song.
Miami, FL (August 13, 2026) – Merengue icon Elvis Crespo will make his highly anticipated Premios Juventud debut on Thursday, September 3, as part of the awards show’s first-ever European edition, airing live from Starlite Marbella in Spain across TelevisaUnivision platforms.
Crespo will take the Premios Juventud stage with two televised world premieres. The Puerto Rican artist will perform “La Graciosa” alongside Spanish singer Quevedo and will also premiere an unreleased song on television for the first time, making his awards show debut a night of major career premieres.
“I feel incredibly fortunate and blessed to still be considered for Premios Juventud. I’m thrilled to be part of the stage at one of the most anticipated events of the year! I’m excited, and I’ll give it my all to make the show unique and special,” expressed Elvis Crespo.
The performance comes at an exciting moment for Elvis Crespo, who earned three Premios Juventud nominations this year: Best Euro-Song and Tropical Hit, both for “La Graciosa” with Quevedo, as well as Best Tropical Album for Poeta Herío, reaffirming his enduring relevance and impact on Latin music.
With a career that has taken merengue to stages around the world, Elvis Crespo now adds another chapter to his legacy with his Premios Juventud debut in Spain, during an edition that will bring together some of Latin music’s most prominent stars and mark the first time the ceremony is held in Europe.
Premios Juventud 2026 will air live on Thursday, September 3, from Starlite Marbella in Spain across TelevisaUnivision platforms at 7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT).
