La Academia Latina de la Grabación® Anuncia las homenajeadas de  Leading Ladies of Entertainment de 2020

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La Academia Latina de la Grabación® Anuncia las homenajeadas de Leading Ladies of Entertainment de 2020

Latin GRAMMYs/Oct 21, 2020 - 05:00 PM

El evento celebra los logros de destacadas profesionales del sector de las artes y entretenimiento, y será patrocinado por Mastercard y TURESPAÑA
 

MIAMI (21 DE OCTUBRE DE 2020) La Academia Latina de la Grabación® anunció hoy las Leading Ladies of Entertainment de 2020 —una distinción que forma parte de las celebraciones de la semana del Latin GRAMMY— que otorga reconocimiento al trabajo de mujeres profesionales dentro del sector de las artes y entretenimiento cuya consciencia social, así como sus importantes aportes, han inspirado a la siguiente generación de mujeres líderes. Debido a los desafíos impuestos por la pandemia del COVID-19, las homenajeadas de este año serán reconocidas mediante una celebración virtual el 17 de noviembre.

Las homenajeadas de Leading Ladies of Entertainment de 2020 son:

  • Selena Gomez, artista con múltiples éxitos musicales, actriz, productora y activista
  • Gloria "Goyo" Martínez, cantante, productora y cofundadora de ChocQuibTown
  • Angela N. Martinez, Esq., abogada de entretenimiento
  • María Elena Salinas, periodista, presentadora de noticias y autora

Erika Ender, cantautora, actriz, ganadora de dos Latin GRAMMYs y nominada al GRAMMY —y una de las homenajeadas de Leading Ladies of Entertainment en 2017 — será la conductora del evento.

"Como cada año, quedo asombrado por el grupo seleccionado para recibir el reconocimiento de Leading Ladies of Entertainment, y me siento orgulloso de celebrar y honrar líderes tan destacadas que han forjado el camino para tantas personas", dijo Gabriel Abaroa Jr., presidente/CEO de La Academia Latina de la Grabación. "Estas cuatro mujeres, exitosas, son apasionadas, objetivas y extraordinariamente inspiradoras. Estamos agradecidos por el impacto positivo que logran dentro de nuestras comunidades y por el ejemplo que dan a la siguiente generación de líderes, demostrando que todo es posible".

El evento anual de Leading Ladies of Entertainment no solo es una oportunidad para que La Academia Latina de la Grabación otorgue reconocimiento y destaque el trabajo de mujeres excepcionales, sino que también sirve como plataforma para recaudar fondos para la Fundación Cultural Latin GRAMMY®. Una parte de los fondos recaudados de patrocinios corporativos se donará para subsidiar una beca para una joven interesada en estudiar música.

Para apoyar el evento, TURESPAÑA se incorporará por primera vez como patrocinador oficial. Además, Mastercard se une como patrocinador oficial de pagos y, junto con La Academia Latina de la Grabación, rendirá homenaje a mujeres destacadas. Después del evento, Mastercard presentará contenido exclusivo en priceless.com que recapitulará la celebración y la importancia del éxito de las mujeres en la industria del entretenimiento.

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ACERCA DE SELENA GOMEZ:

Selena Gomez es una artista musical, actriz y productora. Ha alcanzado gran éxito comercial como vocalista y artista del género pop. Ha vendido más de 145 millones de sencillos mundialmente y conseguido más de 25 mil millones de transmisiones. "Lose you to love me", el primer sencillo de su aclamado álbum Rare, disponible vía Interscope Records, marcó un momento histórico para la cantante, pues fue su primer número uno en la lista de Billboard Hot 100. Como actriz, protagonizó en Spring Breakers de Harmony Korine, The Big Short — nominada al Oscar — con Brad Pitt y Ryan Gosling, y Fundamentals of Caring con Paul Rudd. Gomez también es productora ejecutiva de la exitosa serie 13 Reasons Why de Netflix. Ha usado su plataforma para destacar causas sociales durante su carrera y ha sido productora ejecutiva de la serie documental Living Undocumented, en Netflix, que no solo generó atención muy necesaria, sino también discusión sobre el divisivo tema de los inmigrantes indocumentados en Estados Unidos. Gomez también es productora ejecutiva del nuevo programa de cocina Selena + Chef en HBO Max, además de la recién estrenada película Broken Hearts Gallery. Próximamente protagonizará la nueva serie de Hulu Only Murders in the Building, junto a las leyendas de la comedia Steve Martin y Martin Short, proyecto del cual también será productora ejecutiva. 

 

ACERCA DE GLORIA "GOYO" MARTÍNEZ:

Como la apasionada y conmovedora voz del grupo colombiano ChocQuibTown —ganador de Latin GRAMMY y nominado al GRAMMY— Gloria "Goyo" Martínez ha pasado a ser una de las letristas más impactantes de la música latina. La cantautora y rapera afrocolombiana ha promovido mayor inclusividad e igualdad desde el comienzo de su carrera. Nacida en Chocó, un departamento colombiano ubicado en la costa del Pacífico, Martínez creció en un dinámico hogar musical. Fue gracias a su tema favorito, "Goyito Sabater" de El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, que surgió su apodo "Goyo". Con ChocQuibTown ha explorado los géneros urbanos, alternativos y tropicales, y trasmitido siempre su pasión por el folclor colombiano. Esta habilidad para moverse entre diferentes estilos musicales ha producido colaboraciones memorables con artistas como Tego Calderón, Farruko, Carlos Santana, Carlos Vives y Zion & Lennox.

 

ACERCA DE ANGELA N. MARTINEZ, ESQ.:

Angela "Angie" Martinez ha trabajado en la industria musical durante dos décadas. Nacida en Miami, Martinez ha adquirido experiencia jurídica en prestigiosas disqueras como BMG US Latin, Universal Music Publishing Group y EMI Music Latin America. Además de su experiencia corporativa, ha trabajado independientemente con artistas, cantautores y productores, entre ellos Mike Bahía, Claudia Brant, Camilo, Mau y Ricky, Luis Fonsi, Ricardo Montaner, Pitbull y Ozuna. La revista Billboard la nombró "Mejor Abogada Musical" dos años seguidos, y recientemente recibió el premio "Wonder Woman" de la música latina durante la Latin Alternative Music Conference.

 

ACERCA DE MARÍA ELENA SALINAS:

María Elena Salinas es una galardonada periodista y autora. Fue copresentadora del noticiero en Univision durante más de 30 años y en 2019 fue nombrada colaboradora de CBS News. Su trabajo periodístico ha recibido múltiples reconocimientos, entre ellos varios premios Emmy y Gracie, como también el Peabody, el Edward R. Murrow y el Walter Cronkite a la excelencia en periodismo político televisivo. La reportera bilingüe ha entrevistado a todos los presidentes de Estados Unidos desde Jimmy Carter. Salinas fue una de las primeras periodistas en Bagdad en tiempos de guerra y en 2014 participó en el debate sobre asuntos hispanos. En 2017, fue comoderadora de los primeros debates presidenciales en español entre el partido Demócrata y el Republicano, transmitidos por Univision. Salinas es miembro fundador de la Asociación Nacional de Periodistas Hispanos y ha otorgado decenas de becas con su nombre a estudiantes de periodismo en las últimas dos décadas.

ACERCA DE LA ACADEMIA LATINA DE LA GRABACIÓN:

La Academia Latina de la Grabación es una organización internacional sin fines de lucro dedicada a fomentar, celebrar, honrar y engrandecer la música latina y sus creadores. Fundada como el referente internacional de la música latina, la organización está compuesta por profesionales de la música y produce la Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY, La Noche Más Importante de la Música Latina, que reconoce la excelencia en las artes y ciencias de la grabación, además de ofrecer programas educativos y de asistencia a la comunidad musical por medio de su Fundación Cultural Latin GRAMMY®. Para más información, por favor, visite LatinGRAMMY.com.

 

ACERCA DE LA FUNDACIÓN CULTURAL LATIN GRAMMY:

La Fundación Cultural Latin GRAMMY fue establecida por La Academia Latina de la Grabación para promover la difusión y el reconocimiento internacional de las importantes contribuciones de la música latina y sus creadores a la cultura mundial, así como para proteger su rico legado y patrimonio musical. El objetivo principal de la Fundación es otorgar becas a estudiantes de música latina que tengan dificultades financieras, así como subvenciones a estudiantes e instituciones para la investigación y preservación de diversos géneros de la música latina. Apoye nuestra misión realizando una donación hoy en nuestra página de Facebook. Para obtener información adicional, visite www.fundacionculturallatingrammy.com. Únase a nuestras redes sociales, @latingrammyfdn en Twitter e Instagram, y Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation en Facebook, para las últimas noticias y contenido exclusivo.

 

CONTACTOS PARA LA PRENSA:

The Lippin Group en nombre de La Academia Latina de la Grabación:

Elina Adut

EAdut@lippingroup.com

 

La Academia Latina de la Grabación:

Iveliesse Malavé

Iveliesse.malave@grammy.com

305.576.0036

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® Opens Applications For Its 2026 Latin Music Research And Preservation Grant Program

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The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® Opens Applications For Its 2026 Latin Music Research And Preservation Grant Program

Latin GRAMMYs/Jun 18, 2026 - 01:00 PM

Four talented music institutions, nonprofit organizations, musicologists and researchers will receive a total of $20,000 for research and preservation of Latin music

Deadline to apply is August 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET

MIAMI (JUNE 18, 2026) — The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced that applications are now open for its 2026 Latin Music Research and Preservation Grant Program. This program provides grants to support music institutions, nonprofit organizations, musicologists and researchers worldwide who are committed to preserving and advancing the legacy of Latin music through research and archival initiatives.

This year, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation will award a total of four grants as follows:

  • Two (2) Research Grants for a maximum amount of $5,000 each, funding one project focused on historical research, folklore and anthropology of a Latin music genre.

  • Two (2) Preservation Grants for a maximum of $5,000 each, supporting one project aiming to archive and preserve Latin music heritage.

“The research and preservation of Latin music is essential to honoring its cultural impact and these grants ensure future generations remain connected to the stories, traditions and communities that shaped it,” said Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, Executive Director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

Since its inception in 2015, the program has awarded more than $285,000 in grants to support projects, one of which received both a Latin GRAMMY® and GRAMMY®.

To apply, view guidelines, and learn about past project winners please click here (the materials can be submitted in English, Spanish or Portuguese). The deadline to apply is Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. If you have any additional questions, please email LGCF@grammy.com and/or visit http://www.latingrammyculturalfoundation.org/en.

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ABOUT THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION:

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established by The Latin Recording Academy® with the vision of becoming a global champion of music education and empowering communities through Latin music and culture. For over a decade, the Foundation has fostered the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarships, education programs and grants that advance Latin music and celebrate its rich cultural heritage. To date, the Foundation has invested more than $15 million with the support of The Latin Recording Academy’s members, artists, corporate sponsors and other generous donors. For additional information or to donate, please visit latingrammyculturalfoundation.org or our Facebook page. And follow us @latingrammyfdn on Instagram, and at Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation on Facebook and LinkedIn.

MEDIA CONTACT:

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Nathalie Alberto

Nathalie.alberto@grammy.com

Silvestre Dangond Joins Latin GRAMMY In The Schools™ Program Benefiting Students In Bogotá, Colombia

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Silvestre Dangond Joins Latin GRAMMY In The Schools™ Program Benefiting Students In Bogotá, Colombia

Latin GRAMMYs/May 15, 2026 - 01:45 PM

The program expands access to music education through a donation of instruments to two local schools

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Credit: Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images for the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (MAY 15, 2026) — The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®, in partnership with Latin GRAMMY® winner and GRAMMY® nominee Silvestre Dangond, hosted a Latin GRAMMY In The Schools™ program in Bogotá, on Thursday, May 14. The program included a donation of musical instruments to two local schools—Colegio Enrique Olaya Herrera and Fundación Sendero de Acordeones de Riohacha—and students participated in a meet and greet and conversation with Dangond and accordion player, José Juan Camilo.

Dangond continues to support the growth and development of vallenato and previously sponsored two Latin Music Research and Preservation Grants for the Foundation dedicated to funding the folkloric music genre from Colombia.

“I am so proud to be able to support emerging young talent, especially in a country like Colombia, where music is a fundamental part of our identity,” said Dangond. “I see myself reflected in these students—in their dreams, in their passion—and I hope this experience reminds them that, with dedication and a love for music, anything is possible.”

“We thank Silvestre Dangond for his partnership and continued support of our shared mission to nurture future Latin music creators,” said Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, Executive Director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. “His generosity today created what we hope is an experience that these students will never forget and further ensures the legacy of Latin music.”

Latin GRAMMY In The Schools is an educational program that inspires students ages five-to-18 through music education and mentorship. The program informs and connects music students with professionals in the Latin music industry, supporting educational music departments that face financial limitations. The Foundation invites renowned musicians, performing artists, and sound engineers to share their personal stories and experiences with students, highlighting the effort it takes to overcome career obstacles. The goal is for students to learn to optimize the educational opportunities presented to them, giving them an advantage and strong academic preparation to be able to compete in the music industry.

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ABOUT SILVESTRE DANGOND:

Silvestre Dangond is a world-renowned artist from Colombia, who is especially known for globalizing the vallenato genre. In his nearly 25 years in the industry, Dangond has won multiple Latin GRAMMYs®, including Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album in 2025 for his latest LP El Último Baile, which also earned him a GRAMMY® nomination. Dangond is preparing for his fourth Estadio El Campín show in less than two years in Bogotá, where he will present “El Baile de Todos Tour,” an international production poised to mark another major milestone in his musical journey. With confirmed dates in key markets such as Argentina, Peru, Chile, Spain, and other cities across Europe, Dangond is bringing vallenato to increasingly wider audiences and solidifying himself as one of the leading figures in contemporary Latin music. He has collaborated with artists including Nicky Jam, Natti Natasha, Carín León, Emilia, Sebastián Yatra, Fonseca and Carlos Vives, and he often works with initiatives in support of the next generation of vallenato artists.

ABOUT THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION:

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established by The Latin Recording Academy® with the vision of becoming a global champion of music education and empowering communities through Latin music and culture. For over a decade, the Foundation has fostered the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarships, education programs and grants that advance Latin music and celebrate its rich cultural heritage. To date, the Foundation has invested more than $15 million with the support of The Latin Recording Academy’s members, artists, corporate sponsors and other generous donors.For additional information or to donate, please visit latingrammyculturalfoundation.org or our Facebook page. And follow us @latingrammyfdn on Instagram, and at Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation on Facebook and LinkedIn.

MEDIA CONTACT:

The Latin Recording Academy

Nathalie Alberto

Nathalie.alberto@grammy.com

Daddy Yankee Named 2026 Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year™

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Daddy Yankee Named 2026 Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year™

Latin GRAMMYs/Apr 07, 2026 - 01:00 PM

The artist will be honored at a special gala on November 11 in Las Vegas, during Latin GRAMMY® Week

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MIAMI (APRIL 7, 2026)— The Latin Recording Academy® announced that multi–Latin GRAMMY® winner and multi-GRAMMY® nominee, Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, known as Daddy Yankee, will be the 2026 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™.

Daddy Yankee, a pioneer and driving force behind the globalization of reggaeton music, will be honored for his nearly three-decade career as a singer, songwriter and performer within the urban genre, as well as for his humanitarian efforts. His career represents an example of perseverance, resilience and creativity.

“Daddy Yankee has been a defining force in the global rise of Latin music,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “His leadership, discipline and vision opened the doors for a genre and inspired an entire generation of creators, and he remains as relevant today as ever. We are proud to honor him as our 2026 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year.”

“This recognition from The Latin Recording Academy is a dream come true. It means a lot because it represents more than just a successful career; it’s recognition of years of discipline, struggle, faith and commitment to our culture,” said Daddy Yankee. “Receiving something like this is to honor Puerto Rico, to honor all Latinos, and specifically to that entire generation that believed in our music when no one else understood it.”

From his humble beginnings in the barrios of Las Lomas and Villa Kennedy in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Daddy Yankee channeled a complex social reality—marked by violence, censorship, and exclusion—into a musical language of his own. In a context where reggaeton music was stigmatized by society, he not only defended artistry but also played a decisive role in its cultural legitimization.

The historic turning point came in 2004 with Barrio Fino, an album that redefined Latin music in the 21st century, selling over eight million copies and spending 24 consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. With the global phenomenon of “Gasolina,” Daddy Yankee opened the international doors to reggaeton and popularized it among new generations. He became the first reggaeton performing artist to embark on an international tour, visiting more than 29 countries and bringing urban music to stages worldwide. Among his international hits are “Limbo,” “Con Calma,” and “Dura,” which reached number one in multiple countries.

His impact on the charts is both historic and sustained. “Despacito,” written in collaboration with Erika Ender and Luis Fonsi, marked a turning point in the music industry: 16 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, 56 weeks atop Hot Latin Songs, and more than 8.9 billion streams, establishing itself as one of the greatest musical phenomena of all time.

In 2022, Daddy Yankee announced his retirement from professional music, stating that Legendaddy would be the last album of his career, and subsequently, “La Última Vuelta World Tour” became one of the highest-grossing Latin tours in history. In his most recent phase, Daddy Yankee has developed a new creative direction focused on purpose-driven music, incorporating spiritual reflection, ethical values and personal transformation. His latest album, Lamento En Baile, includes the song “Sonríele,” which reached number one on Billboard Latin Airplay.

Daddy Yankee’s social impact is equally powerful. He is an agent of change in Puerto Rico, offering meaningful and timely social and educational programs through his foundation, and demonstrating a genuine and consistent commitment to the most vulnerable communities. In recent years, his strategic investment in sports—from the baseball team Cangrejeros de Santurce to the NBA Basketball School in Puerto Rico—confirms a legacy-driven vision focused on developing future generations of athletes.

The Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year honors musicians and their artistic achievements in the Latin music industry, as well as their humanitarian efforts. Daddy Yankee will be celebrated at a private gala on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in Las Vegas, as part of Latin GRAMMY® Week. The tribute concert will feature renditions of his renowned repertoire performed by an array of international artists and close friends. To purchase tickets, please contact: lgticketing@grammy.com.

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ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:

The Latin Recording Academy® is an international nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators. Established as the global authority on Latin music, the membership-based organization composed of music professionals produces the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, The Biggest Night in Latin Music®, which honors excellence in the recording arts and sciences, in addition to providing educational and outreach programs for the music community through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

The Latin Recording Academy

Iveliesse Malavé

ive@grammy.com

305.576.0036

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The Latin Recording Academy® Announces New Eligibility Guidelines For The 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, Set To Take Place On Nov. 12

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The Latin Recording Academy® Announces New Eligibility Guidelines For The 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, Set To Take Place On Nov. 12

Latin GRAMMYs/Mar 25, 2026 - 04:00 PM

Nominations will be announced on Sept. 16, and streamed across all social channels

MIAMI (MARCH 25, 2026) – The Latin Recording Academy® announced several category and eligibility changes for the 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, taking place on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with nominations set to be announced on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026.

These changes to the Awards Process, from the music creators and professionals that make up its membership body, are part of The Latin Academy’s commitment to evolve with the ever-changing musical landscape, and to best serve its approximately 7,000 members from 62 countries around the world. All updates go into effect immediately for the upcoming 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards.

“As our Academy continues to evolve, our focus remains firmly on our membership and the integrity of our Awards Process,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “These updates are driven by our members, whose participation each year ensures the Latin GRAMMY Awards continue to stand as a benchmark for excellence in Latin music.”

CATEGORY CHANGE

  • Best Portuguese Language Urban Performance category will evolve to an album category as Best Portuguese Language Urban Album (Portuguese Language Field).

CATEGORY NAME CHANGES

  • Best Latin Electronic Music Performance category will evolve to Best Electronic Music Performance (Electronic Field)

  • Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance category will evolve to Best Urban Performance (Urban Field)

  • Best Classical Contemporary Composition category will evolve to Best Classical Composition (Classical Field)

AMENDMENTS TO ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SEVERAL CATEGORIES

Eligibility requirements for Producer of the Year category:

  • A minimum of five (5) total producer credits, achieved through any combination of album credits, single/track credits or co-production percentage credits. Alternatively, a producer credit on 100% of at least five (5) singles or tracks.

  • Co-production rule: credits are divided evenly among all producers. Example: four (4) producers = 0.25 credits each per track.

Eligibility requirements for Best New Artist category:

  • An artist is not eligible for consideration if they have released more than three (3) albums, or 25 singles, or a combination of albums and singles that surpasses these limits. Singles that are subsequently included as tracks on an album shall not be counted towards the single total.

Eligibility requirements for Best Instrumental Album category:

  • Vocals can be used in up to 40% of the total playing time, while requiring that at least 60% of the work remain instrumental. If vocals are present, 60% of the vocal content must be performed in one of The Latin Academy’s accepted languages.

Eligibility requirements for Singer-Songwriter categories:

  • A singer-songwriter may compose and perform some songs with a colleague, provided the required participation percentages are met.

  • For a singer-songwriter album to be eligible, the artist(s) must both write and perform together on at least 75% of the album.

  • In cases where two singer-songwriters collaborate, eligibility applies only when both artists jointly write and perform the same material; artists who perform together but do not write together are not eligible. “Live” albums may be eligible if they contain at least 51% new material.

  • The statuette is presented only to eligible singer-songwriter artists, with eligibility strictly requiring both songwriting and performance contributions, ensuring consistent interpretation.

Eligibility requirements for Best Contemporary Tropical Album category:

  • Category now includes and accepts recordings influenced by or belonging to Kompa Haitiano.

Eligibility Requirements for Best Music for Visual Media category:

  • Category now requires eligible submissions to include supporting video materials.

USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Latin GRAMMY Awards® recognize creative excellence. Only human creators are eligible to be submitted for consideration for, nominated for, or win a Latin GRAMMY®. A work that contains no human authorship is not eligible in any category. A work that features elements of A.I. material (i.e. material generated by the use of artificial intelligence technology) is eligible in applicable categories, however: (1) the human authorship component of the work submitted must be meaningful and more than de minimis; (2) such human authorship component must be relevant to the category in which such work is entered (e.g. if the work is submitted in a songwriting category, there must be meaningful and more than de minimis human authorship in respect of the music and/or lyrics; if the work is submitted in a performance category, there must be meaningful and more than de minimis human authorship in respect of the performance); and (3) the author(s) of any A.I. material incorporated into the work are not eligible to be nominees or Latin GRAMMY recipients insofar as their contribution to the portion of the work that consists of such A.I material is concerned. De minimis is defined as lacking significance or importance; so minor as to merit disregard.

LABEL COPY CREDITS AND UPDATED FEES

All requests for label copy credit corrections must include the following:

  • A formal statement detailing what information was inaccurately submitted or omitted.

  • Updated (final) label copy.

  • Call sheets or studio logs confirming that the additional individual(s) worked on the recording and specifying their roles.

  • Confirmation that credits have been updated across all applicable DSPs.

  • All requests must be submitted in writing by the person who made the entry.

Changes or corrections to credits will be accepted from the time of submission until the announcement of nominations. If a nominated recording or video requires a credit correction after nominations are announced, a fee will be implemented. New fees and payment requirements are as follows: Record labels: USD $5,000 per label copy and Latin Recording Academy members: USD $1,000 per label copy.

ENTRY PROCESS UPDATED FEE

Early bird entry pricing model for record labels will now be replaced with a single,

set entry fee of USD $2,000 that applies regardless of submission date within the eligibility period.

For complete category descriptions and eligibility requirements, please refer to the new Rules & Guidelines document. And to view this year’s Awards calendar, visit https://www.latingrammy.com/en/awards/calendar.

Key dates for this year’s Awards Process include:

June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026: Product Eligibility Period

April 1 - May 31, 2026: Online Entry Process (OEP)

July 27 - Aug. 10, 2026: First Round of Voting

Sept. 16, 2026: Nominees announced for the 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards

Oct. 1 - 12, 2026: Final Round of Voting

Nov. 12, 2026: 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Univision. Additional broadcasting partners will be announced in the Fall.

For the latest news, visit the official Latin Recording Academy site at LatinGRAMMY.com. Follow us on Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), X (@LatinGRAMMYs) or Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs), and join the conversation using our official hashtag #LatinGRAMMY on all popular social media platforms.

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ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:

The Latin Recording Academy® is an international nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators. Established as the global authority on Latin music, the membership-based organization composed of music professionals produces the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, The Biggest Night in Latin Music®, which honors excellence in the recording arts and sciences, in addition to providing educational and outreach programs for the music community through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

The Latin Recording Academy

Iveliesse Malavé

ive@grammy.com