Rosalía’s ‘Lux’ wins album of the year at the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards
Rosalía’s Lux dominated the 2026 Latin Grammys, winning album of the year and its song of the year for La Perla, as she opened the Las Vegas ceremony with a sweeping medley that highlighted her orchestral, saint-inspired artistry. The show featured high-profile performances and tributes, including Daddy Yankee receiving Person of the Year, a Puerto Rico-centered montage, and a Willie Colón tribute. The evening showcased a broad array of artists across genres, with Karol G, Anitta, and others delivering standout numbers, while the Academy announced category-eligibility changes to favor artists with smaller discographies. The event, broadcast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena, combined celebratory performances with cultural tributes and a sense of industry transition. Looking ahead, the Latin Grammys underscored evolving standards and highlighted emerging voices within a reorganized awards landscape.
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Rosalía won the album of the year prize for Lux (2025), with La Perla earning song of the year, underscoring the album's expansive, orchestral scope rooted in classical training and saint-inspired themes.
The gala opened with Rosalía performing a medley of Lux tracks, accompanied by dancers in halo-like adornments on a cloud-themed stage, signaling the record’s grand, spiritual concept.
Daddy Yankee was named Person of the Year, delivering a stamina-filled performance of major hits and receiving the award from Janet Jackson, while delivering a Puerto Rico-focused closing remark about the island’s significance.
The ceremony featured diverse acts, including Karol G with a full orchestra and mariachi, Anitta performing in multiple languages, and tributes to José Alfredo Jiménez and Willie Colón.
The Latin Recording Academy announced changes to category eligibility, limiting winners to artists with fewer than three albums or 25 singles, a shift reflecting the industry’s evolving landscape.
Premiere Ceremony honorees included Xavi for contemporary Mexican album, Fonseca for contemporary tropical, and Aria Vega as Best New Artist, highlighting a mix of established and rising talent.
Days prior to the main event, the show’s lineup and tributes reflected a broader aim to celebrate regional sounds while acknowledging cultural and musical crossovers across Latin genres.