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- ↑ Fernandez, Suzette (January 16, 2019). "Draco Rosa and Milly Quezada To Be Honored at ASCAP Latin Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
- ↑ "ASCAP Latin Heritage Award". ASCAP. Retrieved December 8, 2020.