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Karol G, Rosalía Lead 2026 Latin Grammy Nominations
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In Short: Edgar Barrera tops the list with 10 nods, while Karol G and Rosalía each receive 7 nominations, highlighting the versatility of Latin music artists.
Edgar Barrera leads the 2026 Latin Grammy nominations with 10 nods, according to Billboard. Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy, praised the flexibility and mobility of artists, noting nominations for urban singers like Karol G and flamenco stars like Niña Pastori in unexpected categories.
Karol G and Rosalía are among the most-nominated artists, each receiving 7 nods. The Mexican composer/producer, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Jorge Drexler, and Silvana Estrada and Mon Laferte also received significant recognition, with 6 nominations each. The nominations reflect the diverse and dynamic nature of Latin music.
Rosalía's album 'LUX (Complete Works)' is nominated for album of the year, while her song 'La Perla' with Yahritza y Su Esencia is up for record and song of the year. Jorge Drexler, known for his work in film and music, also received several nominations. Karol G and Rosalía's nominations highlight the versatility of their music across different genres.
The nominations were announced on Wednesday, with Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy, expressing his excitement about the nominations. He noted that the Latin Grammys are a testament to the excellence and innovation in Latin music. The 27th edition of the Latin Grammys will feature a fight of titans, with many of the most prominent names in Latin music vying for awards.
Prince Royce, however, was disappointed that his collaboration with Romeo Santos did not receive a nomination, suggesting that the Latin Recording Academy's criteria might not always align with streaming numbers or popularity. Despite this snub, the nominations still reflect the diverse and innovative nature of Latin music, with Barrera and other artists receiving multiple nods for their work.
What's confirmed
- Edgar Barrera leads the 2026 Latin Grammy nominations with 10 nods, according to Billboard. Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy, praised the flexibility and mobility of artists, noting nominations for urban singers like Karol G and flamenco stars like Niña Pastori in unexpected categories.
- Karol G and Rosalía are among the most-nominated artists, each receiving 7 nods. The Mexican composer/producer, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Jorge Drexler, and Silvana Estrada and Mon Laferte also received significant recognition, with 6 nominations each. The nominations reflect the diverse and dynamic nature of Latin music.
- Rosalía's album 'LUX (Complete Works)' is nominated for album of the year, while her song 'La Perla' with Yahritza y Su Esencia is up for record and song of the year. Jorge Drexler, known for his work in film and music, also received several nominations. Karol G and Rosalía's nominations highlight the versatility of their music across different genres.
- The nominations were announced on Wednesday, with Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy, expressing his excitement about the nominations. He noted that the Latin Grammys are a testament to the excellence and innovation in Latin music. The 27th edition of the Latin Grammys will feature a fight of titans, with many of the most prominent names in Latin music vying for awards.
- Prince Royce, however, was disappointed that his collaboration with Romeo Santos did not receive a nomination, suggesting that the Latin Recording Academy's criteria might not always align with streaming numbers or popularity. Despite this snub, the nominations still reflect the diverse and innovative nature of Latin music, with Barrera and other artists receiving multiple nods for their work.
What's still developing
- Since it was announced that Catalan star Rosalía would be releasing a multilingual album inspired by the lives of female saints, the bells of a probable Latin Grammy nomination began ringing and suspicions were confirmed on Wednesday when “LUX (Complete Works)” was nominated for album of the year.
- FILE - Karol G appears at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026.
- FILE - Rosalia appears at the Brit Awards 2026 in Manchester, England, on Feb.
- FILE - Ca7riel, left, and Paco Amoroso pose in the press room with the awards for best long and short form music video, best pop song, best alternative music video and best alternative song during the 2025 Latin Grammys on Nov.
- FILE - Edgar Barrera, winner of the awards for best tropical song and song of the year for "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido," and award for songwriter of the year, poses in the press room during the 2025 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas on Nov.