Bad Bunny, Gloria Estefan, and Karol G are Among Nominees for 2025 Latin Grammy Awards
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The Latin Recording Academy recently announced the nominees for the 26th annual Latin Grammy Awards. The ceremony is set to take place on November 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Among the notable nominees for Album of the Year are Rauw Alejandro, Bad Bunny, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Gloria Estefan, Vicente García, Joaquina, Natalia Lafourcade, Carín León, Liniker, Elena Rose, and Alejandro Sanz.
In the Record of the Year category, Bad Bunny and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso each received two nominations, while artists like Jorge Drexler & Conociendo Rusia, Zoe Gotusso, Karol G, Natalia Lafourcade, Liniker, and Alejandro Sanz earned one nomination each. The Best New Artist category also features a diverse array of talent, including Alleh, Annasofia, Yerai Cortés, Juliane Gamboa, Camila Guevara, Isadora, Alex Luna, Paloma Morphy, Sued Nunes, and Ruzzi.
This year’s Latin Grammys include some new additions. A new field for Visual Media has been introduced, along with two new categories: Best Music for Visual Media and Best Roots Song. Manuel Abud, the CEO of The Latin Recording Academy, expressed his pleasure in presenting this year’s nominees, highlighting the global impact Latin music has been making.
The 2026 Latin Grammys will feature a total of 60 categories that reflect a wide range of artists who released recordings during the eligibility period spanning from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025. The ceremony will honour Raphael, the Spanish singer and actor, as the 2025 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year. Additionally, artists like Susana Baca, Enrique Bunbury, Ivan Lins, Pandora, and Olga Tañón will be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Eric Schilling is set to receive the Trustees Award. The Latin Grammy Awards will be broadcast on November 13 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be aired across TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. platforms starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Some of the nominees for the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards in various categories include “Baile Inolvidable” and “DtMF” by Bad Bunny, “El Día Del Amigo” and “#Tetas” by CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, “Desastres Fabulosos” by Jorge Drexler & Conociendo Rusia, “Lara” by Zoe Gotusso, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” by Karol G, “Cancionera” by Natalia Lafourcade, “Ao Teu Lado” by Liniker, and “Palmeras En El Jardín” by Alejandro Sanz, among others.
This year’s Latin Grammy Awards promise to be a celebration of Latin music’s diversity and richness, showcasing the iconic sounds that make the music unique. As the anticipation builds for the event, fans and industry insiders alike are eager to see which artists will take home the prestigious awards in their respective categories.
In conclusion, the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards are shaping up to be a memorable event, with a star-studded lineup of nominees representing the best in Latin music. From established icons like Gloria Estefan to rising stars like Rauw Alejandro, the awards show is set to highlight the incredible talent and creativity present in the Latin music industry. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage leading up to the exciting ceremony in November!