The 27th Latin Grammy Awards took place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, delivering an expansive celebration of artistic achievement across the Americas and the Iberian Peninsula. Broadcast live internationally on Univision, the three-hour primetime telecast recognized exceptional recordings released during the eligibility window of June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026.
Puerto Rican actress and singer Roselyn Sánchez returned to host the festivities for a milestone tenth time, anchoring an evening defined by record-shattering victories, intergenerational collaborations, and poignant tributes to Latin musical pioneers.
Rosalía Secures Historic Third Album of the Year Triumph
Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía achieved a historic milestone when her ambitious, multi-genre work LUX (Complete Works) claimed the premier prize of Album of the Year. The victory makes her the first woman in the history of the Latin Recording Academy to win the flagship category three times, following her earlier triumphs for El Mal Querer in 2019 and Motomami in 2022.
Colombian superstar Juanes, an early champion of Rosalía during her formative club shows in Madrid, took the stage to present the trophy. Accepting through tears, the Barcelona-born artist described LUX as a leap into the unknown and dedicated the win to creative perseverance and authenticity.
Rosalía collected five total trophies over the course of the day. Her hit single "La Perla," featuring Mexican-American group Yahritza y Su Esencia, secured both Song of the Year and Best Pop Song for songwriters Noah Goldstein, David Rodríguez, Rosalía, Ryan Tedder, and Dylan Wiggins. She also took honors for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Shortform Music Video for "Sauvignon Blanc."
Milo J Sweeps Four Honors as New Voices Breakthrough
The night marked a massive triumph for 19-year-old Argentine artist Milo J, who claimed Record of the Year for his emotionally stirring track "Niño." The ballad, written from the vantage point of a departed father offering guidance to his young child, outpaced celebrated nominees including Silvana Estrada, Karol G, Jorge Drexler, Mon Laferte, and Carin León.
Milo J took home four statuettes across the ceremony, underscoring the explosive reach of South America's urban-folk movement. In addition to Record of the Year, he secured Best Folk Album for La Vida Es Más Corta, Best Urban Performance for "Gil" alongside rapper Trueno, and Best Recording Package.
The premier newcomer accolade went to Colombian singer-songwriter Aria Vega, who was named Best New Artist at the 27th Latin Grammy Awards. Meanwhile, prolific Mexican-American songwriter and producer Édgar Barrera entered the evening leading all nominees with ten nominations, securing recognition across multiple production and songwriting fields.
Daddy Yankee Celebrated as Person of the Year
Reggaeton trailblazer Daddy Yankee was celebrated as the 2026 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, honoring three decades of transformative contributions to global culture and philanthropy. Academy officials lauded his singular role in elevating reggaeton from the streets of San Juan to global stadium ubiquity.
Taking the stage for a high-octane career retrospective, Daddy Yankee performed anthems including "Gasolina" and "Con Calma." In a historic cross-cultural showcase, he was joined by hip-hop veterans LL Cool J and French Montana, as well as Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who stepped away from his Indian tour to become the first Indian artist to perform on the Latin Grammy stage. Daddy Yankee dedicated his honor to Puerto Rico, community resilience, and early urban artists who persisted in the face of industry skepticism.
Special Honorees and Moving In Memoriam Tributes
Beyond the main competition, the Latin Recording Academy conferred Lifetime Achievement Awards upon Spanish pop icon Alaska, Cuban crooner Francisco Céspedes, Mexican folklorist Lila Downs, Brazilian legend Daniela Mercury, and Dominican merengue innovator Chichí Peralta. Panamanian composer Omar Alfanno received the prestigious Trustee Award for his catalog of Latin classics.
The live broadcast also paused for deeply felt homages to legacy artists. Performers staged a vibrant tribute to the late Mexican ranchera composer José Alfredo Jiménez, while a poignant in memoriam segment led by international vocalists honored salsa titan Willie Colón, wrapping up the 27th Latin Grammy Awards on a resonant note of cultural unity.
