The 2026 Latin Grammys delivered a star-studded celebration of Latin music, with Rosalía, Karol G, and Anitta among the powerhouse artists taking center stage. But the ceremony was more than a victory lap: It also offered a snapshot of artists poised to shape the 2027 Grammy race. Rosalía’s wins for Lux and “La Perla” sharpened her awards-season profile, while Anitta and Karol G made compelling cases of their own. What can this year’s Latin Grammy results tell us about music’s biggest night?
Rosalía dominates. Next up, Album of the Year?
The night belonged to Rosalía. The Spanish singer-songwriter and producer made a major statement with Lux, her fourth studio album and one of 2025’s most acclaimed releases. At the Latin Grammys, it won Album of the Year and four other awards. That kind of momentum recalls Bad Bunny, whose Latin Grammy Album of the Year win last year (one of five on the night) preceded his Grammy win in the same category.
Rosalía is already a leading contender for the 2027 Grammys, particularly in Album of the Year. Gold Derby’s current odds place her third in the category. Her Latin Grammy showing gives voters another reason to take Lux seriously, even in a field led by Olivia Dean and Olivia Rodrigo. Could Rosalía emerge as the dark horse?
Album of the Year
1.
Olivia Dean
The Art of Loving
2.
Olivia Rodrigo
You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love
3.
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5.
Raye
This Music May Contain Hope
6.
Taylor Swift
The Life of a Showgirl
7.
8.
Noah Kahan
The Great Divide
9.
Phoebe Bridgers
Lost Weekend
10.
Her wins for “La Perla” also give the song a strong launchpad for the Grammys’ new Best Latin Song category. Karol G’s “Bby Wow” is also part of the conversation. A win for the track would benefit its songwriters, not Lux as an album.
Is Anitta’s first Grammy coming?
After more than a decade and 12 Latin Grammy nominations, Brazilian superstar Anitta finally won her first Latin Grammy, taking Best Portuguese-Language Contemporary Pop Album for Equilibrivm. The album now put her in contention for a Grammy nomination for Best Global Music Album. If nominated, it would be her third Grammy nod, following Best New Artist in 2023 and Best Latin Pop Album for Funk Generation in 2025.
A nomination for Anitta would build on Brazil’s recent success in the Grammy category: Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia won Best Global Music Album at the 2026 Grammys. Songs from Equilibrivm could also enter the race, with “Choka Choka,” featuring Shakira, a possible contender for Best Latin Song.
Karol G’s Latin Grammy tees up next Grammy bid
Karol G’s newest album, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Mucho, will be eligible for next year’s Latin Grammys. But at this year’s ceremony, she made a strong case for the 2027 Grammys with wins tied to Tropicoqueta: Best Urban Music Album and Best Reggaeton Performance for “Verano Rosa,” featuring Feid.
Karol is a leading contender for Best Latin Pop Album at the 2027 Grammys, while “Bby Wow,” her collaboration with Judeline and Rusowsky, has become a major hit. If the Latin Grammy results are any indication, she has plenty of support from the Latin music community.
The alternative race: Milo J, Jorge Drexler, and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso
The 2027 Grammy race for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album is taking shape. Rosalía’s Lux has been positioned in the Grammys’ Best Alternative Music Album field, while three other artists emerged from this year’s Latin Grammys with significant momentum.
Jorge Drexler is considered a frontrunner by many after winning three Latin Grammys, including Best Singer-Songwriter Album for Taracá. The Oscar-winning songwriter has yet to win a Grammy, despite his celebrated career and 16 Latin Grammy wins. Taracá could give him another chance to claim that long-awaited honor.
A new challenger is Milo J, the rapidly rising Argentine singer-songwriter who won four Latin Grammys, including Record of the Year for “Niño,” beating Drexler and Rosalía. The win could signal broad support, particularly among younger voters drawn to Milo J’s blend of urban and folk music. His album La vida era más corta, winner of Best Folk Album, could also become a Grammy contender. The category has welcomed buzzy first-time nominees in recent years, including Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso (more on them in a second), Rawayana and Rosalía.
And Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso should not be counted out. The duo won a trio of Latin Grammys for their latest album, Free Spirits. It did not match the awards haul of their Grammy-winning Papota, but a split race could work in their favor, especially with voters who are still responding to their breakout success.
