Entertainment
Edgar Barrera leads 2026 Latin Grammy nominations with 10 nods
Producers and artists top the list for the 27th annual ceremony in Las Vegas.
Latest update: Daddy Yankee will be honored as the Person of the Year at the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards.
The short version
- Songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera earned 10 Latin Grammy nominations, leading all contenders for the 2026 awards.[Billboard · The Hollywood Reporter]
- Artists Karol G, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía, and Jorge Drexler tied for the performer lead with seven nominations each.[ABC News · The Hollywood Reporter]
- Daddy Yankee will be honored as Person of the Year, becoming the first Latin urban artist to receive the distinction.[ABC News]
- The 27th annual awards ceremony will be broadcast live from Las Vegas on November 12.[Billboard · ABC News · The Hollywood Reporter]
Key facts
- Edgar Barrera secured 10 nominations overall for the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards.[Billboard · ABC News · The Hollywood Reporter]
- Karol G, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía, and Jorge Drexler tied with seven nominations each.[Billboard · ABC News · The Hollywood Reporter]
- Silvana Estrada and Mon Laferte received six nominations each.[Billboard · ABC News]
- Daddy Yankee will receive the Person of the Year honor.[ABC News]
- The awards will air live on November 12 from Las Vegas.[Billboard · ABC News · The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Edgar Barrera Leads 2026 Latin Grammy Nominations: Full ListBillboard
- Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía, Drexler nab most Latin Grammy nominationsABC News - Entertainment
- Latin Grammy Nominations 2026: Karol G, Rosalia, Jorge Drexler, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso Lead with 7The Hollywood Reporter metered