Peso Pluma Tops Latin Music Awards Nominations with 17 Entries
Peso Pluma leads the finalists for the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards with 17 nominations, including Artist of the Year and Top Latin Album. Tito Double P follows with 15 nods, while Karol G is the top female finalist with nine. The ceremony is set to air on Telemundo on October 22.
The ceremony will present 47 categories spanning Latin pop, tropical, Latin rhythm, and regional Mexican, alongside honorary recognitions such as the Vanguard and Spirit of Hope awards. Eligibility is measured via streaming, sales, airplay, and touring data from Luminate, covering recordings released between September 13, 2025, and September 5, 2026.
Airing from Miami's James L. Knight Center, the event reaches over 22 countries through Telemundo Internacional. Bad Bunny's seven nods follow his record-setting 27 last year, while Karol G leads female finalists with nine, and Prince Royce's collaboration with Romeo Santos earns album recognition.
The heavy presence of regional Mexican acts may solidify that genre's mainstream dominance, potentially steering industry investment and radio play toward corridos tumbados. Karol G's leading female nominations could inspire greater label support for women in Latin music. The international broadcast may amplify cultural exchange, while the Miami ceremony could boost local tourism and streaming engagement among global audiences.