Spanish singer Rosalía won album of the year for her orchestral project Lux at the 27th annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on Thursday night also capping a star-studded ceremony marked by historic milestones.
Opening the broadcast at the MGM Grand Garden Arena hosted by Roselyn Sánchez Rosalía performed a medley from Lux, an album inspired by female saints. Accepting her third career album of the year trophy, she called the record "a leap into the void" and urged listeners to "speak your own truth." She also won song of the year for "La Perla" sharing the stage with collaborators Yahritza Y Su Esencia.
Reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee was honoured as the 2026 Person of the Year also becoming the first Latin urbano artist to receive the distinction. After Janet Jackson presented the award, the Puerto Rican star delivered a career-spanning medley featuring guests including Bizarrap, Feid, LL Cool J and Diljit Dosanjh.
Songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera made history by raising his career total to 30 Latin Grammys, surpassing René Pérez (29) to become the most awarded individual in the show’s history.
Other major winners included Argentine rapper Milo J won record of the year for "Niño" and Colombian singer Aria Vega named best new artist under tightened eligibility rules. Karol G won best urban music album for Tropicoqueta, Juanes took best pop/rock album for Juanesteban and Brazilian star Anitta won Portuguese-language contemporary pop album.
Earlier, Tejano singer Bobby Pulido recently won a Texas seat in the US House of Representatives announced his retirement from music after winning best Tejano album. The evening also featured tributes to late Mexican icon José Alfredo Jiménez and salsa pioneer Willie Colón who died in February.
