Prince Royce Speaks Out About Omission of Bachata in 2026 Latin Grammys Nominations: ‘It’s About Representation’
The artist noted that none of the nominees for best merengue/bachata album belong to that genre.
Prince Royce expressed his disappointment over the exclusion of bachata from the 2026 Latin Grammys nominations, specifically regarding the "best merengue/bachata album" category. In an open letter on his Instagram Stories, the "Prince of Bachata" questioned why there were no bachata albums nominated, and only approximately 15% of the music in the nominated albums was actually bachata.
The letter emphasized that the issue is not about discrediting merengue but about ensuring proper representation of bachata, given its cultural significance and history. The Latin Recording Academy CEO, Manuel Abud, explained that the matter falls under the voting power of the academy's members, and he couldn't provide reasons for the lack of representation.
Both Prince Royce and Romeo Santos have had successful solo careers, with Santos winning a Latin Grammy in 2023 for best merengue/bachata album.
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