Julieta Venegas, Rubén Blades, Emilio y Estefan, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, and more sang versions of Vives’ hits at the gala.
The Colombian star will be honored in November as part of the Latin Grammys 25th anniversary celebrations in Miami.
The star also offered a funny post about sharing the magazine's cover with her cat Benjamin Button.
Andrea Bocelli, Luis Fonsi, David Bisbal, Carlos Vives, Anitta and many more surprised the Italian star during Wednesday's gala in Seville, Spain, on the eve of the Latin Grammys.
The Italian star speaks with Billboard Español before being honored in Seville, Spain on the eve of the Latin Grammy Awards.
The honoree’s band, Bon Jovi, will also perform at the Feb. 2 benefit gala.
"I am extremely honored," the Italian singer said.
