The 27th edition of the Latin Grammys took place on Nov. 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, where Rosalia claimed both Album of the Year for "Lux (Complete Works)" and Song of the Year for "La Perla." I view this double win as a clear statement of dominance, especially since she also took home Best Alternative Album and Best Short Form Music Video for "Sauvignon Blanc." Her acceptance speech for the top prize was direct: "LUX ha sido un salto al vacio y creo que es muy importante que puedas decir tu verdad, y este disco es mi verdad." She noted that it is her third Album of the Year award, a milestone handed to her by Juanes. The songwriter credits for "La Perla" include Noah Goldstein, David Rodriguez, Ryan Tedder, and Dylan Wiggins, alongside Yahritza y Su Esencia.
The Night’s Other Winners
Milo J captured Record of the Year with "Nino," a category Rosalia missed despite her other victories. Karol G won Best Urban Music Album for "Tropicoqueta" and shouted "Latina forever" while accepting the trophy. She added that when she sings the track, people feel proud to be Latina. Aria Vega, from Barranquilla, received Best New Artist and described the honor as "un sueno premium." Daddy Yankee was named Persona del Ano and performed hits like "Gasolina" and "Despacito" during the ceremony. He also sang "Dura" with Bad Gyal. The event included tributes to Jose Alfredo Jimenez for his centennial birth anniversary and Willie Colon, who passed away in February of this year.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Album of the Year | Rosalia ("Lux") |
| Record of the Year | Milo J ("Nino") |
| Song of the Year | Rosalia ("La Perla") |
| Best New Artist | Aria Vega |
| Best Urban Album | Karol G ("Tropicoqueta") |
Edgar Barrera led the nominations with ten nods before the show began. Jorge Drexler, Rosalia, Karol G, and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso each had seven nominations. CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso won Best Electronic Music Performance with Fred Again.. and Best Long Form Music Video for "FREE SPIRITS (The Film)." They also won Best Pop/Rock Song for "Hasta Jesus Tuvo Un Mal Dia" featuring Sting. Juanes took Best Pop/Rock Album for "JuanEsteban." Alejandro Sanz won Best Contemporary Pop Album for "?Y Ahora Que +?". Xavi secured Best Contemporary Mexican Album with "Dosis." Fonseca won Best Contemporary Tropical Album for "Antes Que El Tiempo Se Vaya." Gonzalo Rubalcaba took Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album for "Gonzalo Plays Pino." Marcos Witt, Marco Barrientos, and Marcos Vidal won Best Christian Album for "Inquebrantable." Bobby Pulido won Best Tejano Album. Facundo Balta and Jorge Drexler won Best Roots Song for "El tambor chico." Laura Pausini won Best Traditional Pop Album for "Yo Canto 2." Bizarrap and Daddy Yankee won Best Urban Song. Sara Schell was named Compositora del Ano, and Edgar Barrera was Producer of the Year.
I find the breadth of these wins impressive because they cover multiple genres and formats. The fact that Rosalia opened the ceremony with an ethereal performance mixing hits from her latest album sets the tone for her continued relevance. However, the loss of Record of the Year to Milo J shows that even a dominant night has limits. The tribute to Willie Colon adds emotional weight to the proceedings, honoring a salsa legend whose impact remains significant. Daddy Yankee’s performance demonstrated his enduring appeal across generations. The specific songwriting credits for "La Perla" highlight the collaborative nature of modern pop production. These details matter more than just the headline wins. The ceremony clearly prioritized current trends while respecting legacy artists. I would point to the mix of new and established winners as the defining feature of this year’s event. It balances fresh talent like Aria Vega with veterans like Juanes and Daddy Yankee. This approach keeps the awards relevant to a wide audience. The specific categories won by Rosalia prove her versatility beyond a single genre. Her ability to win in alternative and pop categories simultaneously is rare. The data supports the idea that her artistic range is her strongest asset. Critics might argue that the number of nominations for some artists skewed the field, but the results speak for themselves. The final tally confirms that quality work resonates with the voting body. I recommend focusing on the specific tracks mentioned here if you want to understand why these artists won. The music itself is the primary driver of their success.
