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Karol G Leads 2026 HEAT Latin Music Awards Nominations: Complete List

The awards show will take place Nov. 5 in Jalisco, Mexico.

Karol G Leads 2026 HEAT Latin Music Awards Nominations: Complete List

On September 24, the HEAT Latin Music Awards announced their 2026 nominees. Colombian superstar Karol G emerged as the frontrunner with ten nominations across various categories, including Best Female Artist, Best Urban Artist, Album of the Year for Tropicoqueta, and Best Viral Song for "Bby WOW." Following her are nine-time nominees Bad Bunny, Carlos Rivera, and Shakira, each with seven nominations.

This marks the first time the awards ceremony will take place in Mexico, in collaboration with the government of Jalisco and the municipality of Puerto Vallarta. HEAT Latin Music Awards general director Diana Montes expressed her excitement, stating that Jalisco is giving them a home and a place to come together around music. The awards ceremony is scheduled for November 5 at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center and will be streamed live on LosHeat.tv.

Fans will be able to vote for their favorite nominees. The complete list of nominees is provided below, encompassing genres such as Pop, Urban, Tropical, Salsa, Southern Region, and more.

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