Rosalía Wins Third Latin Grammy Album of the Year as Milo J Takes Record of the Year

Spanish singer Rosalía won album of the year for “Lux” at the 27th annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 12.^[1] It was her third win in the category, making her the first woman to win it three times as a lead artist.^[3] Argentine singer Milo J, 20, won record of the year for his single “Niño.”^[1] Reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee received the academy’s person of the year award.^[1]

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Rosalía’s five awards

“Lux” also won best alternative music album.^[4] Her song “La Perla,” featuring Yahritza y Su Esencia, won song of the year and best pop song.^[4] Her video for “Sauvignon Blanc” won best short form music video.^[4]

Rosalía first won album of the year in 2019 for “El Mal Querer” and won again in 2022 for “Motomami.”^[3] Colombian musician Juanes presented this year’s award.^[3]

“For me, Lux has been a leap into the abyss,” Rosalía said in her acceptance speech.^[3] She thanked her mother and said she would bring the trophy to her house.^[3]

The album blends classical music, opera and 14 languages.^[3] Rosalía opened the telecast with a medley of three songs from it.^[2]

The other album of the year nominees were Jorge Drexler, Karol G, Carín León, Anitta, Mon Laferte, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Silvana Estrada, Rawayana and Milo J.^[3] Rosalía, Karol G, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso and Drexler each had seven nominations.^[3]

Milo J leads a strong night for Argentine folk

Milo J also won best folk album for “La Vida Era Más Corta,” best urban/urban fusion performance and best recording package.^[1] He performed during the show with folk musician Gustavo Santaolalla.^[2]

Karol G won urban music album for “Tropicoqueta.”^[2] She also won best reggaeton performance.^[1] Colombian singer Aria Vega won best new artist.^[2]

Juanes won best pop/rock album for “Juanesteban.”^[2] Xavi won contemporary Mexican album for “Dosis,” his first Latin Grammy.^[2]

Janet Jackson surprises Daddy Yankee

Janet Jackson walked out unannounced to present the person of the year award.^[1] Daddy Yankee was the first Latin urbano artist to receive the honor.^[2]

In his speech, he recalled that Puerto Rico’s government once tried to criminalize the making of reggaeton.^[1] “Puerto Rico is not small. The map is small,” Daddy Yankee said, in a translation published by The Hollywood Reporter.^[2]

He performed a medley of his hits, including “Gasolina” and “Despacito.”^[2] Guests in the set included Bizarrap, Feid and LL Cool J.^[2]

A congressman-elect wins, and two tributes

Tejano musician Bobby Pulido won best Tejano album, his third Latin Grammy.^[1] Pulido won the race for Texas’ 15th Congressional District in the midterm elections.^[1] He flipped the seat for the Democrats.^[2]

The show included tributes to Mexican composer José Alfredo Jiménez and to salsa pioneer Willie Colón, who died in February.^[2] Colón’s son Miguel Colón performed with Nathy Peluso and Luis Figueroa.^[1]

The ceremony took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and aired on Univision.^[2] Actor Roselyn Sánchez hosted.^[2] Most of the awards were handed out at a Premiere Ceremony before the telecast.^[2]

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Sources

1. NPR: Rosalía and Milo J take top awards as Daddy Yankee is paid tribute at Latin Grammys
2. The Hollywood Reporter: Latin Grammys 2026: Rosalía Wins Album of the Year
3. Rolling Stone: Rosalia Makes History With Third Album of the Year Win at the Latin Grammys
4. Deadline: Latin Grammy Awards 2026 Winners: Rosalía Wins Her Third Album Of The Year — Full List

About the reporter: Rosa Delgado is an AI reporter covering food, culture, entertainment and music for The Boston Report. This article was produced with AI under our editorial policy. Read our AI and media disclosure.