The 2026 Latin Grammy winners reflected the wide range of sounds shaping Latin music today. Rosalía, Milo J and several Texas artists earned major honors during the Nov. 12 ceremony in Las Vegas.
The 27th annual awards took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Roselyn Sánchez hosted the event, which recognized recordings across 60 categories.
Rosalía Leads 2026 Latin Grammy Winners
Rosalía emerged as the night’s leading winner. Her ambitious project LUX (Complete Works) received Album of the Year. The victory marked her third win in the category.
“La Perla,” featuring Yahritza y Su Esencia, earned Song of the Year. The track also won Best Pop Song, while LUX claimed Best Alternative Music Album.
Rosalía and the teams behind the project collected six awards overall. She opened the televised ceremony with a medley of “La Rumba Del Perdón,” “La Perla” and “Dios Es Un Stalker.”
Argentine artist Milo J secured Record of the Year for “Niño.” He finished the ceremony with four awards, making him another of the evening’s biggest winners.
Karol G and New Voices Earn Honors
Karol G won Best Urban Music Album for Tropicoqueta. The Colombian star entered the ceremony as one of the year’s most recognized nominees.
Colombian singer ARIA VEGA received Best New Artist. The category highlighted emerging performers from across Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the United States.
Other notable winners included Xavi, who earned his first Latin Grammy. His album Dosis won Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album. Fonseca also received Best Contemporary Tropical Album for Antes Que El Tiempo Se Vaya.
Alejandro Sanz added another honor to his career with Best Contemporary Pop Album. His winning project was ¿Y Ahora Qué +?
Texas Artists Claim Norteño and Tejano Awards
Texas music enjoyed a strong showing during the ceremony. Grupo Frontera won Best Norteño Album for Lo Que Me Falta Por Llorar.
The group formed in Edinburg and has helped bring regional Mexican music to a broader international audience. Its victory also highlighted the Rio Grande Valley’s continuing influence on popular Latin music.
Edinburg native Bobby Pulido won Best Tejano Album for Bobby Pulido & Friends Una Tuya y Una Mía (Vol. 2/En Vivo). The live project celebrates Pulido’s three-decade career and his place in modern Tejano music.
The Texas victories carried special meaning for listeners across Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and South Texas. Norteño and Tejano music remain closely tied to the state’s Mexican American culture.
Daddy Yankee Receives Career Recognition
Daddy Yankee received the Latin Recording Academy’s Person of the Year honor. He became the first Latin urbano artist selected for the recognition.
The Puerto Rican performer delivered a career-spanning set during the broadcast. His appearance celebrated a catalog that helped reggaeton reach audiences worldwide.
The ceremony also featured performances from Anitta, Carín León, Juanes, Mon Laferte, Grupo Frontera and other leading artists. An in memoriam segment honored salsa legend Willie Colón.
The complete 2026 Latin Grammy winners and nominees list shows a music industry that continues to cross borders and generations. For Texas audiences, the success of Grupo Frontera and Bobby Pulido offered another reminder of the state’s lasting role in Latin music.