The 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards (Latin Grammy 2025) celebrated the best in Latin music last night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Hosted by Maluma and Roselyn Sánchez, the live ceremony featured a mix of veteran stars and emerging talent. Stand‑out winners included Bad Bunny, who took home Album of the Year, and the Argentine duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso who claimed multiple awards. The show underscored a balance between tradition and innovation in Latin music.
Major Winners and Highlights
Who: Bad Bunny, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, along with a broad field of Latin music creators.
What: At Latin Grammy 2025, Bad Bunny secured Album of the Year for DeBÍ TIRAR MÁS FOTOS (a major milestone). Meanwhile, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso won in categories including Best Alternative Album and Best Alternative Song, underscoring genre‑bending recognition.
When: November 13, 2025
Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
Why: The awards honor “excellence in the recording arts and sciences” of Latin music.
How: Broadcast coverage, live performances spanning generations, and a red‑carpet telecast.
Additional highlights included Karol G’s duet with Marco Antonio Solís, cross-genre performance by Carín León and Kacey Musgraves, and a spotlight segment on Música Mexicana featuring Kakalo, DannyLux, and Ivan Cornejo. Los Tigres Del Norte delivered a politically resonant performance celebrating immigrant contributions.
Quotes and Industry Reactions
Analysts noted Bad Bunny’s Album of the Year win as a breakthrough from repeated nominations to major victory.
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso’s recognition was cited as a shift toward embracing alternative and experimental Latin music.
Social media highlighted Karol G and Marco Antonio Solís’ collaboration as a key cross-generational moment.
Overall commentary framed Latin Grammy 2025 as a “healthy transition” balancing legacy acts with rising artists.
Industry Impact
Bad Bunny’s win solidifies his mainstream position, likely boosting streaming numbers, collaborations, and festival headlining opportunities. Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso’s awards may encourage labels to invest more in genre-bending and alternative acts. Performances showcasing both legacy and new artists reinforce Latin music’s global reach and stylistic diversity. Latin Grammy 2025 positions the Academy as a benchmark for both tradition and innovation in the industry.
What’s Next After the Awards
Full winners list and category breakdown release via the Latin Recording Academy.
Streaming and chart activity increases for award-winning albums and songs.
Festivals and tours may capitalize on winners’ buzz.
Expansion of the Latin Grammy brand into new markets or media platforms is anticipated.
Behind-the-scenes interviews and coverage with performers and winners will follow.
