Ana Bárbara’s BMI Icon Award

She’s gone on to release more than 10 studio albums and has sold over six million records to date, crafting countless singles, including “Lo Busqué,” “Fruta Prohibida” and “Quise Olvidar,” among many others. Bárbara has amassed 33 hits which have landed in top spots across several Billboard charts including Hot Latin Tracks, Regional Mexican Airplay, Latin Pop Airplay and Latin Tropical Airplay. 

Most recently, her single “Reza y Reza” topped radio charts in Mexico, and “El Consejo” with Paquita la del Barrio and “Mi Corazón” with legendary group Bronco have racked up over 25 and 50 million YouTube views, respectively. Throughout her career, Bárbara has received countless accolades and honors including a Latin GRAMMY for Best Grupero Album for Loca de Amar, four Premio Lo Nuestro awards, seven Premios Furia Musical awards and one GRAMMY nomination for Best Mexican/Mexican-American album for No Es Brujería. 

The BMI Icon Award is presented to songwriters or composers who have distinctly and profoundly influenced the music industry, leaving an indelible and unique influence on generations of music makers.  As the 2023 honoree, Bárbara joins an elite group of music creators who have received BMI’s highest honor including Carlos Santana, Gloria Estefan, Juan Luis Guerra, Los Tigres Del Norte and Los Lobos, among others.