Rosalía Wins Album of the Year at 2026 Latin Grammy Awards With ‘Lux’

Spanish singer and songwriter Rosalía has won Album of the Year at the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards for her critically acclaimed album, Lux, capping a memorable night at the 27th edition of the prestigious music ceremony.

The awards ceremony took place on Thursday, November 12, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, United States, bringing together some of the biggest names in Latin and international music.

Rosalía’s victory marked her third Album of the Year win at the Latin Grammys, following previous successes with El Mal Querer and Motomami.

The singer also won Song of the Year for La Perla, a collaboration featuring American music trio Yahritza y Su Esencia. She performed a medley of songs from Lux to open the ceremony, accompanied by dancers in a theatrical production inspired by the album’s religious and orchestral themes.

During her acceptance speech, an emotional Rosalía described Lux as a personal leap and an expression of her truth, reflecting on the creative risks she took in making the project.

The album, released in 2025, has attracted attention for its ambitious musical direction, combining orchestral arrangements, classical influences and contemporary pop sounds, with inspiration drawn from the lives of female saints.

Rosalía was among the night’s biggest winners, with the Spanish star collecting six awards overall, including Best Alternative Music Album and Best Short Form Music Video for Sauvignon Blanc.

Argentine rapper Milo J also enjoyed a successful evening, winning Record of the Year for Niño, while Colombian singer Aria Vega emerged as Best New Artist.

Karol G secured the Best Urban Music Album award for Tropicoqueta, while Mexican singer Juanes won Best Pop/Rock Album for Juanesteban.

Another major highlight was the recognition of Puerto Rican reggaeton star Daddy Yankee as the 2026 Latin Grammy Person of the Year. He became the first Latin urbano artist to receive the distinction.

His career-spanning performance featured several of his popular songs, celebrating his contribution to the global popularity of reggaeton. Janet Jackson presented him with the honour

The ceremony also featured tributes to late Mexican singer-songwriter José Alfredo Jiménez and salsa legend Willie Colón, who died in February 2026.

Producer Edgar Barrera further made history by reaching 30 career Latin Grammy wins, becoming the most-awarded individual in the history of the awards.

The 2026 ceremony celebrated achievements across Latin pop, urban music, regional Mexican, alternative, Brazilian and other musical genres, highlighting the diversity and growing international influence of Latin music.