The Latin Recording Academy has announced the nominations for the 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, and one name towers above the rest: Bad Bunny With a staggering 12 nominations, the Puerto Rican superstar has once again proven why he is the reigning force in global Latin music. From Album of the Year to Record of the Year, and across urban, reggaetón, and even roots categories, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio continues to blur boundaries and set new standards.
The ceremony will take place on November 13, 2025, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, airing live on TelevisaUnivision for U.S. audiences, with a pre-show at 7 p.m. ET.
Bad Bunny: King of the 2025 Latin GRAMMYs
Bad Bunny's album Debí Tirar Más Fotos secured nominations for both Album of the Year and Best Urban Music Album, while standout singles Baile Inolvidable and DTmF earned him dual nominations in Record of the Year and Song of the Year. He also scored nods for Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance, Best Reggaeton Performance, and Best Urban Song with La Mudanza and DTmF.
In a surprise crossover, the artist even appears in the newly created Best Roots Song category with Lo Que Le Pasó A Hawaii. Add to that a nomination for Best Short Form Music Video with El Club, and Bad Bunny's versatility shines as brightly as his dominance.
For fans and industry watchers, this sweep underscores how Bad Bunny is the defining artist of a generation.
Other Major Nominees
While Bad Bunny leads the pack, he faces strong competition. Argentine duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso scored 10 nominations for their album Papota and songs El Día del Amigo and #Tetas. Their daring blend of pop, rap, and alternative has positioned them as one of the most talked-about acts of the year.
Natalia Lafourcade, one of Mexico's most cherished singer-songwriters, secured six nominations for Cancionera and her live album Natalia Lafourcade Live at Carnegie Hall. She's a heavy contender in the Singer-Songwriter and Roots categories, once again proving her ability to merge tradition with innovation.
Spanish legend Alejandro Sanz, Brazilian rising star Liniker, Dominican powerhouse Vicente García, and Colombian star Rauw Alejandro also feature prominently across major categories.
Edgar Barrera: The Behind-the-Scenes Powerhouse
Not all of the spotlight belongs to performers. Édgar Barrera, the Mexican-American songwriter and producer, landed nine nominations in the PDF nomination list and is tied in press reports with 10. His name appears in everything from Songwriter of the Year to Producer of the Year, and in high-profile works by Karol G, Maluma, Carín León, Grupo Frontera, and Shakira.
Barrera's presence across pop, tropical, and regional Mexican categories highlights the way Latin music today is interconnected across genres and geographies.
Special Awards and New Categories
The Latin Recording Academy is also expanding its scope in 2025. For the first time, the awards will feature two new categories:
- Best Music for Visual Media – spotlighting soundtracks and scores.
- Best Roots Song – celebrating composers of traditional music.
Special awards this year include Lifetime Achievement Awards for Susana Baca, Enrique Bunbury, Ivan Lins, Pandora, and Olga Tañón. Spanish legend Raphael will be honored as Person of the Year, while the Trustees Award goes to Eric Schilling. The Academy also launches its first Latin Music Educator Award, which includes a $10,000 instrument donation for the winner's school.
Non-Latino Contributors
While the Latin GRAMMYs celebrate music in Spanish, Portuguese, and Ibero-American dialects, the nominations highlight the work of non-Latino collaborators too. Producers and engineers such as Josh Gudwin, Jean Rodriguez, and Adam Ayan share credit on some of the year's biggest works, underscoring Latin music's global reach.
Why It Matters
The 2025 Latin GRAMMY nominations tell a story of both continuity and change. Bad Bunny remains the unrivaled king, but new categories like Best Roots Song open the door for traditional music to gain wider recognition. The presence of CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso signals a generational shift, as younger, experimental artists take center stage. Meanwhile, veterans like Natalia Lafourcade and Alejandro Sanz show the staying power of artistry rooted in authenticity.
With over 12 nominations, Bad Bunny heads into November's ceremony as the artist to beat. Whether he sweeps the night or faces upsets from challengers like Lafourcade or CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, the Latin GRAMMYs 2025 promise to be a landmark event for the industry and for fans worldwide.
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