The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards featured many memorable moments, including Rosalía and Milo J as the top winners of the night. The former nabbed song of the year for “La Perla” and album of the year for Lux, and the latter won record of the year for “Niño.”
Additionally, Aria Vega won the highly-anticipated best new artist award, dedicating her award to her mother, her fans, her team, and her native Barranquilla—noting that her win serves as an inspiration to all of the aspiring artists hailing from the caribbean coast of Colombia.
Broadcast live on Thursday (Nov. 12) from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas via Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavisión and with streaming on ViX, the 27th annual awards show also aired head-turning performances from Mon Laferte, Anitta, Grupo Frontera, and Rawayana, to name a few. As well as heartfelt tributes to the late Willie Colón and José Alfredo Jiménez.
One of the evening’s biggest highlights was when Daddy Yankee performed a medley of his hits alongside top-notch artists such as Bad Gyal, Diljit Dosanjh, French Montana, Feid, Jay Wheeler, and LL COOL J. The exhilarating performance came on the heels de the Boricua star receiving the the coveted Person of the Year award on Wednesday night (Nov. 11).
“Never in my life have I felt an emotion as powerful as the one I felt today,” he said in his speech at the invite-only gala. “As I was enjoying the moment and reflecting, I couldn’t believe everything I had built, and it reminded me that these songs are not mine—they belong to you.”
Earlier in the day, the telecast was preceded by the Latin Grammy Premiere via a livestream across the Latin Recording Academy’s digital platforms and social channels, where the majority of the categories were awarded. And while the premiere and awards ceremony were both made accessible to viewers back home, Billboard was at the red carpet and media center capturing all the action you didn’t see on TV or the livestream.
Check out everything you missed from the 2026 Latin Grammys, below:
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Anitta’s a New Woman
Image Credit: Ian Maule/Getty Images Anitta won best Portuguese language contemporary pop album for Equilibrivm—a set that has made her a brand new woman. “These songs make me feel relaxed, grateful, and happy… I never imagined people would be moved to tears, given that I’m always shaking my ass!” she jokingly said of her winning album. “We should never forget the past—it was great—but I don’t lack anything now. I’m truly living life.”
When asked by a journalist what’s left for her to achieve in her career, the Brazilian star admitted: “I do things for the sheer pleasure of it; I’m financially secure enough to lead a good life. The things I still seek are more internal—places I want to travel to and discover. I don’t have many professional ambitions left, but I really love what I do.”
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Ca7riel y Paco Amoroso Talk Harry Styles
On Thursday, Ca7riel y Paco Amoroso nabbed three Latin Grammys, including Best pop/rock song for “Hasta Jesús Tuvo Un Mal Día” in collaboration with Sting. And while the Argentine duo was all smiles at the carpet for their big night, they also revealed their upcoming gig as an opening act for Harry Styles.
“How many wouldn’t like to be there with him?” said Paco at the red carpet, while Ca7riel said the opportunity happened thanks to their great contacts. The duo assured they will take their joy and authenticity to the stage once they hit the road with Styles.
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Camila Fernández Cries Backstage
Camila Fernández could not hold her emotions after winning her first Latin Grammy award for best ranchero/mariachi album with her album La Fernández. In a heartfelt moment, the Mexican singer reacted to her father’s, Alejandro Fernández’s social media post, where he expressed how proud he felt of her for being the first woman in the family to win the coveted trophy.
“My dad taught me how to work, how to be a disciplined woman, and how to believe in myself. He always said I could do it on my own… and here I am—on my own and winning,” she shared as she cried of happiness.
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A Trueno & Milo J Joint Album?
Milo J and Trueno won Best urban performance for their bonafide track “Gil,” which is a clear demonstration of a powerful Argentina collaboration. In celebration of their win, and second collaborative effort after “Pumas,” Trueno said a joint album sounds like a possible idea in the future. “Anything is possible—we love the two tracks we made, and we did a great job on them. We’re also very close friends; we’re always hanging out, playing soccer, and jamming on the guitar—so, honestly, anything could happen,” the Argentine rapper shared.
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Memo Ochoa Teases Music Project
After attending Billboard Latin Music Week, where he moderated a Q&A with Fuerza Regida, Memo Ochoa arrived at the Latin Grammys red carpet teasing a wider project. “The soccer and music industries have a lot in common—beyond just dedication and hard work. They have the power to bring many people together, whether through playing or singing,” the Mexican soccer icon shared. “I have several upcoming projects that aim to bridge music and soccer, specifically for the Latinx community in the United States and Mexico, and I hope you’ll follow along here.”
