Edgar Barrera, Karol G, Rosalía Lead Latin Grammy Nominations

By Maya Georgi

Maya Georgi

The 2026 Latin Grammy nominations are here — with a few surprises.

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

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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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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