The song received an American Society of Composers , Authors and Publishers award for Tropical Song of the Year . At the Latin Grammy Awards of 2004 , the song won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Tropical Song . At the ceremony , '' Regalo del Alma '' was awarded the Latin Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album . It also received the Grammy Award for Best Salsa/Merengue Album at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards . At the 2004 Latin Billboard Music Awards , the song received a nomination for " Tropical Airplay Track of the Year by a Female Artist " . " Rie y Llora " was awarded Best Latin Dance Song at the 19th Annual International Dance Music Awards . It is considered one of Cruz 's most significant songs . According to the Spanish-language newspaper , '' El Pais '' , the song helped relieve the " nostalgia " caused by Cruz 's death . The song was covered by Raul Bier and Pablo Delvillar on the tribute album '' Tributo a Celia Cruz : Bachata Con Azucar '' ( 2003 ) , by Maruja on her debut studio album '' Azuca ! '' ( 2005 ) ,
46th Annual Grammy Awards
46th Annual Grammy Awards
Ríe y Llora