The 2026 Latin Grammy nominations are in: Edgar Barrera may set a new record for wins

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Set us as preferred The Latin Recording Academy has unveiled the nominees for its 27th Latin Grammy Awards.The ceremony will air live Nov.

12 on Univision from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.Edgar Barrera leads the count with a total of 10 nominations, followed by Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Jorge Drexler, Karol G and Rosalía, who each received seven nods.Trailing behind them are indie folk artists Silvana Estrada and Mon Laferte, who each received six nominations.All nominations are for recordings released between June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026.Hit songwriter Barrera — who now holds the record for the most Latin Grammy nominations, reaching 84 this year — could make history once more if he wins in any category.The Texas-born composer — who has collaborated with the likes of Bad Bunny, Karol G, Shakira and Maluma, along with anglophone divas like Ariana Grande and Madonna — is currently tied with Calle 13’s Residente for the title of most-awarded individual in Latin Grammy history.Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso took home five Latin Grammy awards last year, which tied them for the most wins that night alongside Bad Bunny — who received no nominations this year.Now, the kooky Argentine pair are nominated in multiple top categories, following the release of their experimental 2026 LP “Free Spirits” — which features collaborations with British musicians Sting and Fred Again, as well as California’s very own Anderson .Paak and Jack Black.

The duo is competing for album of the year, as well as record of the year for the song “Ha Ha.”Karol G is also contending for top prizes, including album of the year for “Tropicoqueta,” her 2025 survey of Latin American pop.(She previously won the honors back in 2023 for her heartbreak album, “Mañana Será Bonito.”) Her tender pop duet with Marco Antonio Sol...