The Latin Recording Academy(R) Names Lizbeth Ortiz as the Official Artist for the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards

The Latin Recording Academy(R) Names Lizbeth Ortiz as the Official Artist for the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards

Houston-Based Artist Unveils Artwork at Today's Nominations Announcement

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Lizbeth Ortiz has been named the official artist of the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards, it was announced today by The Latin Recording Academy(R). She was selected by two panels among 15 top finalists that participated in a celebratory contest in Houston. Ortiz's artwork will be proudly used as the official image for the world's premier Latin music event and will grace the cover of the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards invitation, show tickets, poster, program book, and other important applications. Ortiz unveiled her artwork nationally today in Los Angeles at the press conference announcing this year's Latin GRAMMY nominees.

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"We are elated to announce Ms. Lizbeth Ortiz as the official artist of the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards," said Latin Recording Academy President Gabriel Abaroa. "Her art reflects her passion and love for Texas culture and tradition, and she has created a brilliantly vibrant piece that captures the rich spirit and prestige of our Latin GRAMMY Award. We are truly honored to have such an imaginative artist be part of this year's celebration in Houston."

Born in Mexico City, Lizbeth Ortiz moved to Houston to attend the High School for Visual and Performing Arts where she majored in visual arts. After graduation, Ortiz continued her studies in majoring in fine arts at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. In 2001, the innovative artist -- known for her signature style of art that includes incorporating recycled materials, various modeling paste and gels, as well as seamlessly combining painting and sculpture -- opened her first of many solo exhibits. As she continues to develop her unique style, Ortiz looks to daily life and the landscape surrounding her as inspiration. Her art captures the innocence she sees in her culture and the tenderness of the people she loves, and reflects her social, familial and moral interpretations.

The 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be held at the Toyota Center in Houston on Nov. 13 and will be broadcast live on the Univision Network at 8 p.m. ET/7 Central. In addition, the broadcast also will be distributed internationally to more than 100 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.latingrammy.univision.com/.

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit http://www.grammy.com/.

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CONTACT: Lourdes Lopez of The Recording Academy, +1-310-392-3777,
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Web site: http://www.grammy.com/
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