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NewsWPLG Local 10November 12, 2026Miami-Dade County

The 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Return to Las Vegas with New Category Rules

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The 27th annual Latin Grammy Awards will broadcast live from Las Vegas featuring Roselyn Sánchez as host and Edgar Barrera leading nominations with 10 nods. Organizers introduced new rules limiting the best new artist category to acts with fewer than three albums or 25 singles. Daddy Yankee will be honored as Person of the Year and perform at the event.

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Why It Matters

Viewers can watch the ceremony live on TelevisaUnivision platforms starting at 8 p.m. Eastern, with pre-show coverage beginning earlier in the evening.

Key Facts

  • The 27th annual Latin Grammy Awards take place at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena.
  • Roselyn Sánchez serves as the host for the 10th time.
  • Producer Edgar Barrera leads all nominees with 10 nods.
  • Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler, and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso each received seven nominations.
  • Silvana Estrada and Mon Laferte received six nominations apiece.
  • The best new artist category now restricts participants to artists with fewer than three albums or 25 singles.
  • There are 11 contenders for the best new artist category in 2026.
  • The main awards broadcast starts at 8 p.m. Eastern on TelevisaUnivision platforms.
  • An hourlong pre-show begins at 7 p.m. Eastern.
  • The Associated Press will livestream the red carpet at 5 p.m. Eastern on YouTube and APNews.
  • Daddy Yankee is recognized as the 2026 Person of the Year and will perform at the event as the first Latin urbano artist to receive the honor.

Who's Mentioned

PersonCarín León“nominee and scheduled performer”OrganizationAssociated Press“livestreaming the red carpet event”PersonSilvana Estrada“nominee with six nods”PersonJorge Drexler“nominee with seven nods”OrganizationTelevisaUnivision“broadcasting network airing the awards”PersonEdgar Barrera“producer with the most nominations this year”PersonMon Laferte“nominee with six nods”PersonRoselyn Sánchez“hosting the Latin Grammy Awards for a 10th time”PersonRosalía“nominee with seven nods”PersonKarol G“nominee and scheduled performer”PersonDaddy Yankee“2026 Person of the Year honoree”OrganizationCa7riel & Paco Amoroso“hip hop duo with seven nominations”PersonRaphael“2025 Person of the Year honoree”PersonCarlos Vives“2024 Person of the Year honoree”