Rosalía utilized her acceptance speech at the WSJ. Magazine's Innovator Awards to address a devastating tragedy in her home country. Speaking from the podium at The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Catalan pop star expressed her sorrow over a recent high-speed rail collision in Spain that resulted in 69 deaths. She addressed the audience in Spanish, stating she was sending her love and support to every person affected by the accident.
The disaster occurred on Wednesday morning, October 28, in the central region of Castilla La Mancha. It marks the second train crash in Spain this year and stands as one of the deadliest rail incidents in Europe for the century. In response, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced a full investigation, pledging to work around the clock to support victims' families and strengthen safety measures to prevent future occurrences. The nation has entered a three-day period of mourning.
Rosalía was recognized as this year's Music Innovator at the event held on Thursday night, October 29. This accolade follows her recent success at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, where she received multiple honors including the Billboard Hall of Fame Award. Her latest project, the 2025 album LUX, debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and topped five different charts, including Top Latin Albums and Classical Albums. The record features 13 languages and was supported by a tour that concluded with 57 sold-out dates.
The WSJ. Magazine's Innovator Awards, launched in 2011, celebrate groundbreaking talents across various disciplines such as fashion, art, technology, and music. Other notable guests at the ceremony included Dua Lipa, Ciara, Cara Delevingne, and A$AP Rocky.
Sources: Billboard.