Las Vegas:Spanish singer Rosalía won the prestigious album of the year award at the 27th annual Latin Grammy Awards for her album 'Lux.' The event took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, showcasing a variety of spectacular performances from artists across different musical genres.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Rosalía was visibly emotional as she accepted the award, delivering her speech in Spanish. She described 'Lux' as a significant artistic leap, comparing it to her previous works 'El Mal Querer' and 'Motomami.' Her song 'La Perla' also claimed the song of the year award, where she expressed gratitude to Mexico and invited her collaborators, Yahritza Y Su Esencia, to join her on stage.
The ceremony opened with Rosalía performing a medley of three songs from 'Lux,' featuring dancers in halo-like headpieces. Another highlight of the evening was a tribute to Daddy Yankee, who was honored as the 2026 Latin Grammy Person of the Year. Known as the 'King of Reggaeton,' he performed hits like 'Gasolina' and 'Despacito' alongside artists such as Bizarrap and LL Cool J. Janet Jackson presented him with the award, to which he paid tribute to Puerto Rico in his acceptance speech.
Additional performances included acts by Karol G, Anitta, and Kany García. Edgar Barrera made history by surpassing René Pérez's record with his 30th Latin Grammy win. Other award recipients included Milo J for record of the year with 'Niño' and Karol G for urban music album with 'Tropicoqueta.' Aria Vega was named best new artist, and Xavi won for contemporary Mexican album with 'Dosis.' Bobby Pulido won best Tejano album at the pre-televised ceremony and announced his retirement from music after winning a political seat in Texas.