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Latin Grammys 2026 preview: Edgar Barrera leads with 10 nods as Daddy Yankee is honoured

The 27th ceremony takes place Thursday, November 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with Karol G, Rosalía and Jorge Drexler at seven nominations each.

Latin Grammys 2026 preview: Edgar Barrera leads with 10 nods as Daddy Yankee is honoured

The 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, according to event guides published this week.

Edgar Barrera leads the nominations with 10, including record, producer and songwriter of the year. Karol G, Rosalía and Jorge Drexler each have seven.

Daddy Yankee is the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, and Roselyn Sánchez returns as host for a tenth time. The awards cover work released between June 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026.

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