The 2026 Latin Grammy nominations are here — and full of diversity.
For starters, a recording artist isn’t at the forefront of the pack. Instead, superproducer Edgar Barrera leads this year’s nominations with 13 nods. Barrera was recognized in the Producer
of the Year category and in major categories like Album of the Year and Song of the Year for his work on albums like Karol G’s Tropicoqueta and Carín León’s Muda, as well as Becky G and Santana’s powerful anti-ICE collaboration.
Beyond Barrera, some of the biggest names in Latin music also notched numerous nominations. Karol G, Rosalía, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso and Jorge Drexler are all tied with seven nominations each, picking up nods in major categories. This year’s nominations recognized recordings released between June 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026.
Meanwhile, other noteworthy nods include six for both Silvana Estrada and Mon Laferte. Milo J scored five nominations recognizing his latest album, La Vida Era Más Corta, which was crafted with help from Argentina rapper Trueno. The Argentine artist has been nominated before, but has yet to win his first Latin Grammy.
“We are honored to present this year’s nominees for the 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards,” Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy, said. “These artists reflect the extraordinary diversity and constant evolution of Latin music, and our Academy continues to evolve in response to this dynamic, creative landscape. At the heart of our Awards Process are our members, whose participation and expertise ensure that the Latin Grammy remains the benchmark for excellence in Latin music.”
Take a look at the full nomination list below.
Record of the Year
“Ha Ha,” CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
“¿Como Se Ama?,” Jorge Drexler
“Dime,” Silvana Estrada
“O Amor Nos Encontrou,” Loulu Gilberto”Coleccionando Heridas,” KAROL G, Marco Antonio Solís
“Femme Fatale,” Mon Laferte
“Desde Que Te Tengo,” Carín León
“Niño,” Milo J
“La Perla,” Rosalía Featuring Yahritza y Su Esencia
“Alma,” Elena Rose
Album of the Year
EQUILIBRIVM, Anitta
Free Spirits, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
Taracá, Jorge Drexler
Vendrán Suaves Lluvias, Silvana Estrada
Tropicoqueta, Karol G
Femme Fatale, Mon Laferte
Muda, Carín León
La Vida Era Más Corta, Milo J
¿Dónde Es El After?, Rawayana
Lux, Rosalía
Song of the Year
“Coleccionando Heridas,” Edgar Barrera, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz, Luis Miguel Gomez Castaño & Karol G (Karol G, Marco Antonio Solís)
“¿Como Se Ama?,” Jorge Drexler & Mauro (Jorge Drexler)
“Dime,” Silvana Estrada (Silvana Estrada)
“Femme Fatale,” Mon Laferte (Mon Laferte
“Hasta Jesús Tuvo Un Mal Día,” Rafa Arcaute, Renee Barri, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Vicente Jimenez “Vibarco,” Martin Kierszenbaum, John Ryan, Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner & Federico Vindver (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso Featuring Sting)
“Humano Emmanuel Briceño,” Juanes, Felipe Navia & Vivir Quintana (Juanes, Vivir Quintana)
“La Perla,” Noah Goldstein, David Rodríguez, Rosalía, Ryan Tedder & Dylan Wiggins (Rosalía Featuring Yahritza y Su Esencia)
“Mi Gran Amor,” Edgar Barrera, Becky G, Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, Manuel Lorente, Daniel Rondón & Carlos Santana (Santana Featuring Becky G)
“Nilo,” Massimo Giovanardi & Zanna (Zanna)
“Solifican12,” Santiago Alvarado, Milo J & Santiago Ruiz (Milo J)
Best New Artist
Delilah
FABIAN
Loulu Gilberto
Arath Herce
Macario Martínez
maye
Sofia Monroy
Kendall Peña
Dora Sanches
Aria Vega
Zeca Veloso
Best Contemporary Pop Album
KM0, Pablo Alborán
Instrucciones, Para Ser Feliz Monsieur Periné
(Enamorada), nic
Todo Puede Convertirse En Canción, Debi Nova
¿Y Ahora Qué +?, Alejandro Sanz
Best Traditional Pop Album
Amorío Esteman, Daniela Spalla
Puerta Abierta, Kany García
Yo Canto 2, Laura Pausini [Warner Music Italy]
TQ+, Reik
Querida Yo, Yami Safdie
Best Pop Song
“A La Niña Que Fui,” Rafa Arcaute, Nate Campany, Kany García, Richi López & Sara Schell (Kany García)
“Amarillo,” Joaquina (Joaquina)
“(favorito),” nic & Raquel Sofía(nic)
“La Perla,” Noah Goldstein, David Rodríguez, Rosalía, Ryan Tedder & Dylan Wiggins (Rosalía Featuring Yahritza y Su Esencia)
“Melancolía,” Mon Laferte (Mon Laferte)
Best Latin Electronic Music Performance
“Beto’s Horns” (Fred Remix), CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Fred Again..
“Armándola De Pedo,” Kinky
“Circular Peces,” Raros Featuring Nick Warren
“Motopirueta,” Soucream & Mazzarri
“III. Ojalá!” (Bronquio Remix), Violeta, Bronquio
Best Urban/ Fusion Performance
“Daddy Yankee: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 0/66,” Bizarrap & Daddy Yankee
“La Villa,” Ryan Castro, Kapo & Gangsta
“Se Lo Juro Mor,” Feid
“Dile Luna,” Karol G Featuring Eddy Lover
“Gil,” Milo J Featuring Trueno
Best Reggaeton Performance
“Contrabando,” Rauw Alejandro, Wisin & Ñengo Flow
“Choque,” Bad Gyal Featuring Chencho Corleone
“Verano Rosa,” Karol G Featuring Feid
“Una Aventura,” Ozuna
“Uñas Afiladas,” Sofía Reyes & Luísa Sonza
Best Urban Music Album
Más Cara, Bad Gyal
Omerta, J Balvin & Ryan Castro
Borondo (5020 Rcrds Sessions), Beéle
Tropicoqueta, Karol G
Do Not Disturb: Late Checkout, Young Miko
Best Rap/Hip Hop Song
“Antisistema,” J Noa & Trooko (J Noa & Trooko)
“El Pana Deiby,” Akapellah, Farlin Rafael Alonzo Flete & Melony Nathalie Redondo(Akapellah)
“Gohan y Goku,” Arcangel (Arcangel)
“Mono,” Kase.O, Okeiflou & Tokischa (Tokischa, Kase.O)
“Poder,” Feid & Lil Supa (Lil Supa, Feid & Tru Comers)
Best Urban Song
“Buenos Términos,” Rauw Alejandro, René Basabe, Javier Cortes Del Peso, Eduardo Puche, Miguel Puche, Nino K. Segarra & Daniel Silva De Sousa (Rauw Alejandro)
“Daddy Yankee: Bzrp Music Sessions Vol. 0/66,” Santiago Alvarado, Bizarrap & Daddy Yankee (Bizarrap & Daddy Yankee)
“Por Si Mañana No Estoy,” Omar Courtz(Omar Courtz)
“Reliquia Do 2T,” DJ GU, Mc Dkziin, Mc FR da Norte, Mc Joãozinho VT, Mc Tuto & Mc Vine7 (Various Artists)
“Yo y Tú,” Beele, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz “Keityn”, Diego Leon Vélez, Ovy On The Drums, Quevedo & Cristian Andrés Salazar (Ovy On The Drums, Quevedo & Beele)
Best Rock Album
A La Mitad, Beta
Malicia, Mägo De Oz
Ceremonia, 1915
Shine, Fito Paez
La Frontera, Viniloversus
Best Rock Song
“Destruirse,” Juan Victor Belisario, Rodrigo Gonsalves, Orlando Martinez & Emerson Swinford (Viniloversus)
“Ego,” Anton Curtis Delost, Mónica Vélez Domínguez, Niko Rubio, Alejandra Villarreal, Daniela Villarreal & Paulina Villarreal (The Warning)
“Las Fuerzas Armadas Del Amor,” Fito Paez (Fito Paez)
“Montserrat,” Draco Rosa (Draco Rosa)
“Rojo Profundo,” Dillom, Franco Dolzani, Eugenio García Carlés & Fermín Ugarte (Dillom)
Best Pop/Rock Album
“Mi Año Gótico,” Emmanuel Horvilleur
“Juanesteban,” Juanes
“Tierra De Nadie La Vida,” Bohème
“Olas De Luz,” Draco Rosa
“Términos & Condiciones,” Usted Señalemelo
Best Pop/Rock Song
“Antes De Que El Mundo Se Acabe,” Paty Cantú, Oscar Manuel Domínguez Montañez, Miguel Angel Mendoza Arana & Fatima Carolina Valdez Lira (Paty Cantú)
“Hasta Jesús Tuvo Un Mal Día,” Rafa Arcaute, Renee Barri, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Vicente Jimenez, Martin Kierszenbaum, John Ryan, Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner & Federico Vindver (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso Featuring Sting)
“Hasta Que Me Quede Sin Voz,” Leiva (Leiva)
“Me Levanté De La Cama,” Arath Herce Blanco (Arath Herce)
“Ratera,” Bruses & Luis Javier Contreras (Bruses)
Best Alternative Music Album
Cuerpos, Vol. 1, Babasonicos
Desde el Coma, Bruses
Free Spirits, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
Demian,Teo Planell
Lux (Complete Works), Rosalía
Best Alternative Song
“Ante la duda, baila,” Ben Aler, Carlos Casacuberta, Jorge Drexler, Manuel Lorente Freire “Spread Lof,” Gabriel Lugo “Gabo”, Jesús Martos Castillo “Presser,” Mauro, Alberto Montenegro “Beto,” Pj Sin Suela, Andrés Story & Mateo Sujatovich (Jorge Drexler)
“Bugambilia,” Francisca Valenzuela & Francisco Victoria(Francisca Valenzuela)
“El Reset,” Dante Spinetta(Dante Spinetta)
“Querida Amalia: Bruses,” Alex Goose & Mauro Munoz (Bruses)
“1:30,” Aarón Cruz, Mon Laferte, Gabriel Puentes & Emilio Reyna (Mon Laferte)
Best Salsa Album
Invicto, Charlie Cruz
El Alma En Clave, Luis Enrique
El Relevo, Luis Figueroa
Más Que Palabras, Grupo Niche
Malportada, Nathy Peluso
Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album
Jorgito,Jorge Celedón y Víctor Nain Jr.
Vallenato Social Club, Gusi
Corazón Ausente, Ke Personajes
El Tiempo Perfecto, Karen Lizarazo
El Último Disco Vol. 1, Carlos Vives
Best Merengue/Bachata Album
Música Para Bailar, Fariana
Todo Llega, Manerra
No Era El Plan, Gabriel Pagán
Oye Eta Vaina, Covi Quintana
Chula, Techy
Best Traditional Tropical Album
Algo Nuevo De Ayer, Dayhan Díaz
Orgánico, Los Tri-O
Eternamente Omara, Omara Portuondo
Íntimo (En Vivo), Gilberto Santa Rosa
Cualquiera Se Enamora, Leoni Torres
Best Contemporary Tropical Album
De Amor, Sueños y Cantares, Jorge Luis Chacín
Indole, Alex Cuba
Antes Que El Tiempo Se Vaya, Fonseca
Candela, Greeicy
Color Fania, Niña Pastori
Best Tropical Song
“Crayola,” Manuel Lara, Eddy Lugo, Danny Ocean, Daniel Rondon & Eudis Ruiz (Danny Ocean)
“Latino,” Yeisy Rojas (Yeisy Rojas Featuring Manolito Simonet & Ricardo Amaray)
“Nombre y Apellido,” Luis Enrique, Ender Thomas & Leon Yamil (Luis Enrique, De La Ghetto)
“Realidad-Es,” José Aguirre (Grupo Niche)
“Todo Llega,” Manerra (Manerra)
Best Singer-Songwriter Album
Improviso, Djavan
Taracá, Jorge Drexler
Vendrán Suaves Lluvias, Silvana Estrada
Musas en Mi, Arath Herce
Femme Fatale, Mon Laferte
Best Singer-Songwriter Song
“Dime,” Silvana Estrada(Silvana Estrada)
“generación digital,” Joaquina (Joaquina)
“Las Palabras,” Jorge Drexler (Jorge Drexler)
“Musas en Mi,” Arath Herce (Arath Herce)
“Temblor Y Réplica,” Covi Quintana (Covi Quintana)
Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album
Mi Suerte Es Ser Mexicano II, Pepe Aguilar
La Fernández, Camila Fernández
La Voz De Mi Trompeta (50 Años), Mariachi Sol De México De José Hernández
Bandera Blanca, Christian Nodal
Best Banda Album
Tequila y Guaro, Luis Ángel “El Flaco”
Piratita, Banda Los Recoditos
Piedras a La Luna, Eden Muñoz
Best Tejano Album
Mi Gran Noche – Raphael En La Voz De Kevin Aguilar, Kevin Aguilar
3, Destiny Navaira
Le Seguiremos, Jay Pérez
Bobby Pulido & Friends Una Tuya y Una Mía (Vol.2/En Vivo), Bobby Pulido
Capítulo 8, Vilax
Best Norteño Album
El Mundo Es Del Que Se Anima, Calibre 50
Gravedad, Duelo
Mis Compas Vol. 2, Joss Favela
Lo Que Me Falta Por Llorar, Grupo Frontera
50/50, Sofi Saar
Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album
De Parte Mía, Kakalo
Dinastía (Deluxe), Peso Pluma, Tito Double P
Contra Todo, Rivs
Dosis, Xavi
Metamorfosis, Yahritza y Su Esencia
Best Regional Song
“Ese Hombre Es Malo,” Edgar Barrera, Andres Jael Correa Rios & Karol G (Karol G)
“Estamos Todos,” Johnny Lee Rosas, Ricardo Javier Muñoz & Pablo Preciado Rojas (Intocable)
“No Capea,” Edgar Barrera, Iván Gámez, Fabio Iván Gutierrez Ramírez, Joshua Xavier Gutierrez, Luis Mexia & Adelaido “Payo” Solís III (Xavi, Grupo Frontera)
“Ojitos Bellos,” Miguel Armenta, Edgar Barrera, Ivan Gamez & Alex Hernandez (Grupo Frontera)
“Osadía,” Eden Muñoz (Eden Muñoz, Cristian Castro)
Best Instrumental Album
Peregrino, Yamandú Costa & Hermanos Saboya
Nova, Hamilton De Holanda feat. Salomão Soares, Thiago Big Rabello
Obra Viva De Hermeto Pascoal – Vol 1: Flautas, Andrea Ernest Dias, Aline Gonçalves, Eduardo Neves, Carlos Malta
La Huella De Las Cuerdas, Berta Rojas
A Tribute To Benny Moré And Nat King Cole, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Joey Calveiro, Yainer Horta
Best Folk Album
Concierto De Gala (Desde El Gran Teatro Nacional) (Versión Eva) [Live], Eva Ayllón
La Quinta Esencia, Yamandu Costa, Alexis Cárdenas & Ensemble Recoveco
Cambias Mi Mundo, Lila Downs
La Vida Era Más Corta, Milo J
Candombe (En Vivo, Teatro Solís), Julieta Rada
Best Tango Album
Neopía, Anibal Berraute
Somos, Lidia Borda & Ariel Ardit
Fueyerías, Pablo Jaurena
Revolucionario Filarmónico, Quinteto Revolucionario & Orquesta Filarmónica Juvenil de Bogotá
Le Grand Tango, Quinteto Astor Piazzolla
Best Flamenco Album
Popular, Yerai Cortés
Origen & Revolución, Mercedes Luján
José Mercé Canta A Manuel Alejandro, José Mercé
In Illo Tempore, Mayte Martín
Best Roots Song
“El Alma Mía,” Silvana Estrada (Silvana Estrada)
“El Tambor Chico,” Facundo Balta & Jorge Drexler (Jorge Drexler & Rueda De Candombe)
“La Puñalá,” Andre & Nuria Azzouzi Idrissi Ghoziel (Andre)
“Spiritual Energies,” Eli Alvarado (Eli Alvarado)
“Urano,” Nathasha Bravo & Jorge Glem (Nathasha Bravo, Jorge Glem & Elvis Martínez)
Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album
Folklore, Caracas Trio
Paco De Lucia Music For Big Band, Alex Conde
Verve, Lívia Mattos
Gonzalo Plays Pino, Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Vanguardia Subterránea: Live at The Village Vanguard,Miguel Zenón Quartet
Best Christian Album (Spanish Language)
Tú, Hakuna Group Music
Días Contigo, Majo y Dan
Inquebrantable, Sarai Rivera
Eterno, Marcos Witt, Marco Barrientos & Marcos Vidal
Mayday, Alex Zurdo
Best Portuguese Language Christian Album
Primeiro (Ao Vivo), Ziza Fernandes
Avenida Do Arrependimento, Thalles Roberto
Betel (Ao Vivo), Eli Soares
O Que Atravessa O Peito, Verboemcarne
Shuv, Victin
Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album
Equilibrivm, Anitta
Ludom, Ludom
Antes Que A Terra Acabe, Luedji Luna
BRava, Jenni Mosello
Marinada vol.01, Marina Sena
Best Portuguese Language Rock or Alternative Album
Resistência! Ao Vivo no Circo Voador, Black Pantera
Let It Burn / Deixa Arder, Chico Chico
Rádio Love Nacional, Detonautas
Foto Em Grupo, Foto Em Grupo
Carranca, Urias
Best Portuguese Language Urban Performance
Novo Testamento, Ajulliacosta
Frequência Lunar, Budah
Caro Vapor II – qual a forma de pagamento? , Don L
Emicida Racional VL 2 – Mesmas Cores & Mesmos Valores, Emicida
Terra Vermelha: Do interior pro interior, Matuto S.A.
Best Samba/Pagode Album
50 Anos De Carreira, Leci Brandão
Jessé – As canções de Zeca Pagodinho, Teresa Cristina
Nos Braços do Povo, Vol 2 (Ao Vivo), Xande De Pilares
Sentimento, Ferrugem
Quinhão, Mosquito
Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira)/MAPB (Música Afro Portuguesa Brasileira) Album
Criolo, Amaro e Dino, Criolo, Amaro Freitas, Dino d’Santiago
Vende-se Lembrança, Pedro Emílio
Améfrica, Bia Ferreira
Afim, Zé Ibarra
Eita, Lenine
Best Sertaneja Music Album
Fire Arena, Ana Castela
Cantando Sua História 2 (Ao Vivo), Simone Mendes
Raiz BH (Ao Vivo / Deluxe), Lauana Prado
Registro Histórico (Ao Vivo), Luan Santana
Traia Acústico (Ao Vivo), Traia Véia
Best Portuguese Language Roots Album
Eu Vou Morrer de Amor ou Resistir, Carminho
Dominguinho Vol. 2 (Ao Vivo), João Gomes, Mestrinho, Jota.pê
Até Cansar o Cansaço, Juliana Linhares
Molho Lambão, Psirico
Amor Perene, Zaynara
Best Portuguese Language Song
“Águas De Um Mar Azul,” Fábio & Hyldon (Urias)
“Memória,” Carminho, Noah Goldstein, Armando Machado, Rosalía & Dylan Wiggins (Rosalía, Carminho)
“No Vento De Nós,” Djodje Almeida, Criolo, Dino d’Santiago & Amaro Freitas (Criolo, Amaro Freitas, Dino d’Santiago)
“Sua Onda,” Arnaldo Antunes, Carlinhos Brown & Marisa Monte (Marisa Monte)
“Viver e Morrer De Amor Na América Latina,” Johnny Hooker (Johnny Hooker e Ney Matogrosso)
Best Children’s Album
Mil Secretos, Cantoalegre, Marta Gómez
¡A Jugar!, Danilo & Chapis
Mardearena, Magdalena Fleitas
Aprendo Jugando, OTA El Hipopotamo
Dinosaurios: Una Travesía Cretácica, Tu Rockcito
Best Classical Album
Gabriela Ortiz: Yanga, Alisa Weilerstein; Gustavo Dudamel, Dmitriy Lipay – Los Angeles Philharmonic)
Odyssey, Gustavo Dudamel, Dmitriy Lipay – Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra Of Venezuela
Opus 33 “Romantic Cello,” Gregorio Nieto; Josep Vicent, Fernando Arias – London Symphony Orchestra
Sinfonia Em Quadrinhos Hermeto Pascoal; Tiago Costa, Tiago Gomes – Orquestra Jovem Tom Jobim
Tania León: Horizons, Raíces (Origins), Stride, Pasajes [Live], Dima Slobodeniouk; Karina Canellakis, Edward Gardner & Dima Slobodeniouk, Tim Burton, Nick Parker & Andrew Walton – London Philharmonic Orchestra
Best Classical Composition
“Adagio De Las Tres y Diez (for Bandoneón & String Orchestra),” Richard Scofano (Richard Scofano)
“Odisea: Concerto For Venezuelan Cuatro And Orchestra,” Gonzalo Grau (Gustavo Dudamel, Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, Jorge Glem)
“Raices (Origins) – Live,” Tania León (London Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Gardner)
“Tríptico Sudamericano,” Elodie Bouny (Berta Rojas Featuring Pedro Franco, Federico Tarazona & Jorge Glem)
“Yanga,” Gabriela Ortiz (Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Tambuco Percussion Ensemble)
Best Music For Visual Media
Amor Animal, Murci Bouscayrol
La Casa De Los Espiritus (Banda Sonora Original De La Serie De Amazon Prime), Various Artists
Las Muertas, Fernando Velázquez
Menem (Banda Sonora De La Serie Original De Prime Video), Sergei Grosny
O Agente Secreto (Trilha Sonora Original), Mateus Alves & Tomaz Alves Souza
Best Arrangement
“Juanito Alimaña,” Daniel Barón & Henry Villalobos
“Dando Y Dando,” Gonzalo Grau
“Sonho Inca,” Rafael Beck & Felipe Montanaro
“A Deriva (Adrift),” Felipe Salles
“Cazadero’s March,” Teco Cardoso
Best Recording Package
Amores Perros (Banda Sonora Original Reedición 25° Aniversario), Dawn Baillie
Anela, María Blaya Miralles & Maria Elvira Garcia Perez
Florece En El Caos, Nicolas Fervenza
La Huella De Las Cuerdas, Celeste Prieto
La Vida Era Más Corta, Camilo Joaquín Villarruel
Best Engineered Album
Boas Novas, Mauro Araújo & Kira Malevskaia
Esgotada, Tó Brandileone, Kaique Del Giudice, Pedro Emmanuel, Lucas Fernandes & André Whoong
Lux (Complete Works), Daniel Cayotte, Isaac Diskin, Tristan Hoogland, Jake Miller, David Rodríguez & Harry Wilson
Marco, Pedro Peixoto Rievers,Henrique Filizzola
Taracá, Carles Campi Campón, Fred Kevorkian
Best Short Form Music Video
“10 anos de Castelos & Ruínas,” Bk’ Willy Hajli & Poeta Visual
Chingona,” Tamara Flores
“Moleirinha,” Karetus Featuring Isabel Silvestre
“Inri,” Los Tres
“Sauvignon Blanc (Official Video),” Rosalía
Best Long Form Music Video
Free Spirits (The Film), CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
Hasta Que Me Quede Sin Voz, Leiva
Guerras Invisíveis, L7nnon
Back To The Childhood, Maleh
Flamenco, Various Artists
Songwriter of the Year
Edgar Barrera
Iván Gámez
Yoel Henriquez
Jenni Mosello
Sara Schell
Producer of the Year
Edgar Barrera
Julio Raposo
Santiago Ruiz “Tatool”
Juan Pablo Vega
Federico Vindver
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