2026 Latin Grammy Nominations Announced, Edgar Barrera Leads the Pack
The nominations for the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards were announced on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. According to a report compiled by Consequence, Mexican-American songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera leads this year's field with the most nominations, while Argentine duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Uruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler, Colombian singer Karol G, and Spanish singer Rosalía also rank among the top nominees this cycle.
Who's leading this year's nominations
- Edgar Barrera — songwriter/producer, leads this year's nomination count
- CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
- Jorge Drexler
- Karol G
- Rosalía
For the complete nominations list and details on the awards ceremony, check the Latin Recording Academy's official channels — those specifics were not included in the source report.
Barrera's track record behind the scenes
Edgar Barrera has been one of the busiest names working behind the boards in Latin pop and regional mexicano in recent years, active on both the writing and production sides. He has crafted hit singles for artists including Karol G, Becky G, and Santana, and now tops this year's nomination count in his behind-the-scenes role.
What's not yet clear
The report does not specify the full nominations list, individual award categories, ceremony date, or venue — those details await official confirmation from the Latin Recording Academy. One thread worth watching, though: the overlap between behind-the-scenes creators and front-facing artists among the top nominees. Barrera's long-running collaboration with Karol G means the two intersect on this year's list — a reminder of how tightly the writing/production and performing sides of Latin music are intertwined.