Rosalía Dedicates New York Award Acceptance to Victims of Spain Rail Tragedy
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Rosalía took a moment during an awards ceremony in New York City to express her condolences to victims of a deadly train collision in Spain. The Spanish singer addressed the tragedy on October 29 while accepting the Music Innovator honor at the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards were held at the Museum of Modern Art. Speaking in Spanish, she sent her love and support to everyone affected by the accident. The collision occurred on October 28 in Spain s Castilla-La Mancha region, killing 69 people. The country declared three days of national mourning as authorities began investigating the disaster. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez pledged a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and efforts to improve railway safety. Rosalía s remarks came during a successful period in her music career. Her 2025 album LUX debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, marking her first top 10 entry on the chart. The singer also recently completed her 57-date sold-out LUX Tour. Her re