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Edgar Barrera Leads 2026 Latin Grammy Nominations: Full List

The Mexican composer/producer leads with 10 nods, followed by CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Jorge Drexler, Karol G and Rosalía, with 7 each.

Edgar Barrera leads the 2026 Latin Grammy nominations with 10 nods. The Mexican songwriter and producer received the awards for his work with Karol G and Carín León. Other notable nominees include CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Jorge Drexler, Karol G, Rosalía, Silvana Estrada, and Mon Laferte, all with 7 nominations each. Argentine rapper Milo J has five nominations, including for album of the year, despite being just 19 years old.

Cuban singer Omara Portuondo, at 95 years old, received her first nomination in the best traditional tropical album category. The Latin Recording Academy CEO, Manuel Abud, praised the diversity of nominations, highlighting artists from Mexico, Argentina, Spain, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. The Latin Grammy Awards will be held on November 12, 2026, in Las Vegas, with the awards ceremony broadcast live on TelevisaUnivision platforms.

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