The Latin Recording Academy has revealed the nominees for the 2026 Latin Grammys—with a ceremony scheduled for November 12 in Las Vegas—and announced special honors for Daddy Yankee and other artists.
The Latin Recording Academy released the official list of nominees for the 2026 Latin Grammys, the most prestigious global award for Latin music. The ceremony will take place on November 12 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, accompanied by a series of events throughout the preceding week.
In the Album of the Year category, the selection reflects a wide range of styles, generations, and backgrounds. Nominees include Anitta with EQUILIBRIVM, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso with Free spirits, Jorge Drexler for Taracá, Silvana Estrada with Vendrán suaves lluvias, Karol G with Tropicoqueta, and Rosalía with Lux (Complete Works), among others.
The Best New Artist category features emerging talents such as Delilah, FABIAN, Loulu Gilberto, and Arath Herce, showcasing the constant renewal within Latin music.
Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy, highlighted the richness and evolution of the musical landscape: “The diversity and constant evolution of Latin music are reflected in the variety of nominated artists.”
Nominees were selected across 60 categories, covering recordings released between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. Eligible songs must be previously unreleased and feature lyrics that are at least 60% in Spanish, Portuguese, or regional indigenous languages.
Among the special awards, Daddy Yankee will be honored as Person of the Year in recognition of his nearly three-decade career and his influence on reggaeton. In addition, Alaska, Francisco Céspedes, Lila Downs, Daniela Mercury, and Chichí Peralta will receive the Award for Musical Excellence for their outstanding artistic contributions to Latin music.
Standout tracks in the Record of the Year category include “Ha ha” by CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, “¿Cómo se ama?” by Jorge Drexler, “Dime” by Silvana Estrada, “Coleccionando heridas” by Karol G & Marco Antonio Solís, “Femme fatale” by Mon Laferte, and “La perla” by Rosalía with Yahritza y Su Esencia, among others.
The competition for Song of the Year features compositions by renowned artists and songwriters—such as Edgar Barrera, Jorge Drexler, Mon Laferte, and Juanes—reflecting the quality and creative diversity of contemporary Latin music.
The 2026 Latin Grammy ceremony promises to be a landmark event, celebrating both the careers of established icons and the emerging talent driving Latin music into the future.
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