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Rosalía and Milo J Lead at Latin Grammys
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In Short: Rosalía and Milo J dominated the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards, with Rosalía winning Album of the Year and Milo J taking Record of the Year.
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Rosalía's album 'Lux (Complete Works)' swept the night, earning Album of the Year at the 27th Latin Grammy Awards, held Thursday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Milo J, at just 20 years old, won Record of the Year for his track 'Niño,' a song dedicated to his father.
The ceremony was marked by several historic moments, including the first televised Brazilian category, highlighting the diversity of Latin American music.
Milo J celebrated his win by praising Argentina and his folk-driven album 'La Vida Era Más Corta,' which received critical acclaim.
The Latin Recording Academy also honored four women in the Leading Ladies of Entertainment category, recognizing their significant contributions to Latin music.
The Latin Grammys continue to evolve, with this year's ceremony showcasing the genre's rich diversity and the rising stars making waves in the industry.
What this adds
The Latin Grammys highlighted the importance of recognizing women in traditionally male-dominated fields like Mexican music.
Billboard editors noted the significance of these moments in the broader context of Latin music's ongoing evolution and success.
What's confirmed
- Rosalía's album 'Lux (Complete Works)' swept the night, earning Album of the Year at the 27th Latin Grammy Awards, held Thursday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
- Milo J, at just 20 years old, won Record of the Year for his track 'Niño,' a song dedicated to his father.
- The ceremony was marked by several historic moments, including the first televised Brazilian category, highlighting the diversity of Latin American music.
- Milo J celebrated his win by praising Argentina and his folk-driven album 'La Vida Era Más Corta,' which received critical acclaim.
- The Latin Recording Academy also honored four women in the Leading Ladies of Entertainment category, recognizing their significant contributions to Latin music.
- The Latin Grammys continue to evolve, with this year's ceremony showcasing the genre's rich diversity and the rising stars making waves in the industry.
What's still developing
- The Latin Grammys never delivers the same show twice, and that was apparent at the 2026 ceremony, which was filled with high highs, low lows, and plenty of surprises.
- Here’s some more highlights, misses, and head-scratching moments.
- She also used the moment to highlight her homeland, and remind audiences what the Latin Grammys are all about.
- But for all of the ways the Latin Grammys got it right this year, there were also some hiccups.
- The Argentine songwriter Milo J won record of the year for “Niño,” sung to a child by the ghost of his father.
- “ Música mexicana has historically been a male-dominated field, making it more important than ever to champion the women creatives who are shaping its future,” said Lilibeth Patron, BMI’s associate director of creative for Latin, in a statement.
- Hosted by Enrique Santos and Dayanara Torres, the concert event will feature performances by Anuel AA, Myke Towers, Farruko, Manuel Turizo, Eladio Carrión, FloyyMenor, Greeicy, Alleh and Rey Tony y Helabusador “Los Titi.” The award recognizes Miranda’s lasting contributions to Latin music and culture, while the event will also bring together artists and presenters from across entertainment.
- From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
- Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.