Spanish artist Rosalía secured the album of the year prize for Lux at the 27th annual Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The victory marks Rosalía’s third win in the category, following her triumphs in 2018, 2022, and 2025. She accepted the trophy from Colombian rocker Juanes, whom she thanked for supporting her early concerts in Madrid, back when only 100 people attended a venue in the Spanish capital.
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The 34-year-old artist stood out on the red carpet alongside other top names in Latin music like Karol G, Anitta, and Mon Laferte, where white emerged as a standout color featuring draping, sheer elements, and intricate braiding.
“This is the third time I’ve won this award, and — just as El Mal Querer felt like a dream, or Motomami was a gamble — Lux has been, for me, a leap into the void.”
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She said her creative work needed authenticity and expressed gratitude to Mexico for the inspiration and ranchera music.
“I believe it’s very important to speak your own truth and for others to be able to speak theirs; this album is my truth.”
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The ceremony opened with a performance by Rosalía featuring a medley of tracks from Lux, including “La Rumba Del Perdón,” “La Perla,” and “Dios Es Un Stalker,” according to The Ottumwa Courier. Her single “La Perla,” created alongside Yahritza y Su Esencia, also took home the award for Song of the Year, as detailed by NPR.
Leading the nominations ahead of the night was songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera with 10 nods, while Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler, and the Argentine duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso each earned seven nominations. Silvana Estrada and Mon Laferte followed closely with six nominations apiece.
Voting members selected winners across a pre-televised ceremony handing out the vast majority of 60 total awards, and a main broadcast featuring presenters such as Camila Cabello, Anthony Ramos, Greeicy, and numerous others.
Reggaeton icon Daddy Yankee received the Person of the Year award, presented by US singer Janet Jackson, becoming the first Latin urbano musician to earn the distinction.
Covered by an oversized Puerto Rican flag, the artist delivered a career-spanning performance featuring multiple costume and stage set shifts across multiple stages, referencing reggaeton’s earliest days as a mix tape phenomenon up to his global breakaway hit, Despacito. During his acceptance speech, the Puerto Rican artist announced his retirement from music, expressing deep gratitude and reflecting on the journey.
“Puerto Rico, remember. … Puerto Rico is not small. The map is small.”
Additional moments during the night featured a star-studded homage to the Mexican composer José Alfredo Jiménez punctuated by mariachi and a three-piece rock band, with performances by The Warning, Reik, Sofía Reyes, Yami Safdie, and Camila Fernández.
Nathy Peluso, Luis Figueroa, and Miguel Colon—the son of salsa legend Willie Colón—took part in a tribute to the late pioneer, accompanied by the original 13-piece salsa band of Colón.
The telecast featured appearances by various presenters, among them Pablo Alborán, Camila Cabello, Ryan Castro, William Contreras, Howie D, Lila Downs, Greeicy, Joaquina, Daniela Mercury, Debi Nova, Memo Ochoa, Anthony Ramos, Sara Schell, Luísa Sonza, and Trueno.
Earlier coverage: Karol G and Colombian Artists Shine at the 2026 Latin Grammys
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