The nominations for the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards were announced today, with Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny leading the pack with an impressive 12 nominations. This recognition highlights his significant impact on the global Latin music scene.
Following closely behind Bad Bunny are producer Edgar Barrera and the Argentinian duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, who each secured 10 nominations. Bad Bunny's achievement is particularly notable as he displaced Edgar Barrera, who had led in nominations for the previous two years. Barrera's extensive career includes 72 nominations and 24 wins, underscoring his consistent influence in the industry. Bad Bunny's nominations span major categories such as Record of the Year and Song of the Year for his tracks "Baile Inolvidable" and "DtMF," with his album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" also a strong contender for Album of the Year.
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso received nominations for Record and Song of the Year for their popular songs "El Día Del Amigo" and "#Tetas," and their album "Papota" is also recognized in the Album of the Year category. Other notable artists nominated in prestigious categories include Karol G and Natalia Lafourcade for Record of the Year, and Rauw Alejandro, Gloria Estefan, and Alejandro Sanz for Album of the Year.
The 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. The eligibility period for these nominations covered June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025. The Latin Recording Academy has introduced new categories, including Best Roots Song, and a new Visual Media direction with the category Best Music for Visual Media, to further acknowledge the evolving landscape of Latin music.
The global influence of Latin American music continues to grow. According to RIAA data, in 2023, revenues from Latin American music in the U.S. reached a record $1.4 billion, a 16% increase from the previous year. Streaming accounts for over 98% of total Latin American music revenue, with paid subscriptions contributing more than two-thirds of the total. Latin American music, along with country, is one of the fastest-growing genres in the U.S. Further growth is expected in 2025 due to new releases and the popularity of artists like Bad Bunny.