Latin Grammy 2026: Bad Bunny, Gloria Estefan Among Notable Winners
The Latin Grammy Awards 2026 celebrated outstanding achievements in Latin music on February 1. Among the notable winners were Gloria Estefan and the dynamic duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso. The awards ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and was hosted by Darren Criss.
Key Winners of the Latin Grammys 2026
In a pre-ceremony event, Gloria Estefan received the award for Best Latin Tropical Album for her work, *Raíces*. This accolade marked her fifth Grammy win. Estefan expressed her gratitude, stating, “Fifty years later, and my heart still races.” She shared the moment with her husband and producer, Emilio Estefan.
Bad Bunny also triumphed, winning the Best Global Music Performance for his song “EoO.” He was competing for six awards, including Album of the Year. The Puerto Rican star made history by becoming the first Spanish-speaking artist to be nominated in all three major categories during the same year.
Other Noteworthy Awards
- Natalia Lafourcade won Best Latin Pop Album for *Cancionera*.
- Carín León took home the award for Best Mexican Music Album for *Palabra De To’s (Seca)*.
- CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso were recognized for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album for *PAPOTA*.
Darren Criss, the ceremony host, is also nominated for Best Musical Theater Album for *Maybe Happy Ending*. The event was broadcast live, allowing fans to celebrate alongside their favorite artists.
Upcoming Highlights
As the night progressed, Bad Bunny was still in contention for several major awards, including Album of the Year for *Debí Tirar Más Fotos*, as well as Song of the Year and Record of the Year for “DtMF.” Furthermore, this year marked a significant achievement as “DtMF” became only the second song in Spanish nominated for Record and Song of the Year, following “Despacito.”
Notable Nominees and Participants
Other remarkable nominees included Edgar Barrera, recognized for his songwriting contributions across various artists. The classical categories featured prominent figures like Gustavo Dudamel and Gabriela Ortiz. In jazz, musicians including Paquito D’Rivera and Gonzalo Rubalcaba were also highlighted.
The Latin Grammy Awards continue to honor the richness and diversity of Latin music, celebrating artists who have made significant contributions to the industry.
