The Latin Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 27th annual Latin Grammy Awards, set to be held on November 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and broadcast live on Univision. Leading the nominations is songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera, who received a record 10 nods, followed closely by four artists—Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler, and the Argentine duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso—each with seven nominations.
Barrera’s nominations span key categories including producer of the year, album of the year, and two for song of the year, highlighting his significant influence on recent Latin music. The Texas-born composer and producer, who has collaborated with such stars as Bad Bunny, Karol G, and Shakira, now holds the record for most Latin Grammy nominations in history, with a total of 84 to date. He is also tied with Residente for the most Latin Grammy wins as an individual.
Among the front-runners, Karol G earned recognition for her 2025 album “Tropicoqueta,” which blends diverse Latin American genres such as vallenato, cumbia, reggaeton, and ranchera. She is nominated for album of the year and has additional nods in urban, reggaeton, and regional song categories. Karol G, who recently became the first Latin woman to headline the Coachella music festival, is also recognized for her duet “Coleccionando Heridas” with Marco Antonio Solís, nominated in both song and record of the year categories.
Spanish singer Rosalía’s seven nominations reflect her experimental 2026 album “Lux (Complete Works),” which incorporates multiple languages and styles. Her song “La Perla,” featuring the Mexican sibling trio Yahritza y Su Esencia, received nominations for record, song, and best pop song of the year.
Jorge Drexler, a Uruguayan singer-songwriter and former physician known for his genre-defying music, is also up for album of the year for “Taracá,” along with nominations for record and song of the year with the track “¿Cómo Se Ama?”. Drexler is a past Latin Grammy winner and Oscar recipient for best original song.
The Argentine duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, who won five Latin Grammys last year, received multiple top category nods this year for their 2026 album “Free Spirits.” The album features collaborations with international artists such as Sting, Anderson .Paak, and Jack Black, showcasing a blend of funk, hip hop, bossa nova, and hyperpop. Their track “Ha Ha” is nominated for record of the year.
Other prominent nominees include Chilean-Mexican singer Mon Laferte and Mexican folk artist Silvana Estrada, each with six nominations. Newcomers in the best new artist category include Arath Herce, Macario Martínez, and Loulu Gilberto, among a total of eleven contenders following rule changes limiting eligibility to artists with fewer than three albums or 25 singles.
The album of the year category features a diverse range of artists such as Brazilian pop star Anitta for “Equilibrivm,” Mexican singer Carín León for “Muda,” Venezuelan band Rawayana for “¿Dónde Es El After?,” and Argentine rapper Milo J with “La Vida Era Más Corta.”
The variety of nominees this year reflects the evolving and genre-blurring nature of Latin music, highlighted by Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy, who emphasized the importance of adapting award categories to the changing landscape. Streaming trends and cultural moments, including Latin artists’ growing visibility on global stages, have contributed to the genre’s expanding influence worldwide.
This year’s ceremony will also honor Daddy Yankee as Person of the Year, marking the first time a Latin urban artist has received this accolade. The Latin Grammy Awards continue to spotlight both established icons and emerging talent within the dynamic Latin music scene.