Rosalía, Milo J lead winners at 2026 Latin Grammy Awards

Spanish singer Rosalía and Argentine artist Milo J emerged as major winners at the 27th Latin Grammy Awards, held in Las Vegas, AFP reported on Friday.

The ceremony, one of the most prestigious events celebrating Spanish- and Portuguese-language music, recognized artists across a wide range of genres, CE Report quotes AGERPRES.

Rosalía, who received seven nominations, opened the ceremony with a medley of her songs "La Perla," "Dios Es Un Stalker" and "La Rumba del Perdón."

Her album LUX (Complete Works) won Album of the Year, the ceremony’s top honor, awarded by the Latin Recording Academy.

Her collaboration with Yahritza y Su Esencia, "La Perla," received Song of the Year and Best Pop Song.

Rosalía also secured awards for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Short Form Music Video.

Milo J celebrates major victories

Argentine singer Milo J, 20, claimed Record of the Year for his song "Nino," marking one of the evening’s notable results.

"I think ‘Nino’ is the song I’m most proud of among everything I’ve written so far," the artist said.

"Long live Argentine folklore!" he added.

Milo J also received awards in other categories, including Best Urban Performance and Best Folk Music Album, competing against established names in Latin music.

Daddy Yankee honored as Person of the Year

Puerto Rican reggaeton star Daddy Yankee was recognized as Person of the Year.

"Your music has inspired an entire generation," Janet Jackson told the singer as the audience applauded.

Daddy Yankee took to the stage waving a large Puerto Rican flag and performed a selection of hits, including "Rompe," "Dura," "Con Calma," "Gasolina" and "Despacito."

He was joined by artists including LL Cool J, French Montana, Bad Gyal and Bizarrap.

Alongside Rosalía, Karol G, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso and Jorge Drexler each received seven nominations at this year’s ceremony.

Anitta and Karol G among other winners

Brazilian singer Anitta won Best Contemporary Pop Album in Portuguese for her spiritually themed record Equilibrivm.

She described the album as a tribute to Afro-Brazilian culture, which she said had faced censorship and had been marginalized in Brazil for many years.

The Best New Artist award went to Aria Vega, while Alejandro Sanz won Best Contemporary Pop Album.

Italian singer Laura Pausini received the award for Best Traditional Pop Album.

Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G won Best Urban Music Album for Tropicoqueta, while Shine by Argentine musician Fito Páez was named Best Rock Album.

Luis Enrique’s El Alma En Clave received the award for Best Salsa Album.

Photo: instagram/rosalia.vt