Spanish singer Rosalía has etched her name into music history by becoming the first woman to win the Best Album award at the Latin Recording Academy's Grammy Awards three times. The accolade was presented to her for her latest project, Lux, during a ceremony held in Las Vegas on Thursday evening. In total, the artist walked away with five trophies, cementing her status as one of the most celebrated figures in contemporary Latin music.
Among her wins, Rosalía received recognition for the track La Perla, which was named both Song of the Year and Best Pop Song. Although the song was also a contender for Record of the Year, it ultimately lost that specific category to Niño by Argentine artist Milo J. When accepting the Best Album prize, Rosalía addressed critics who had previously questioned her artistic direction. She stated that she was thankful for not listening to those who told her she was not good enough or that her music was too unusual, adding simply that she is now winning these prizes.
The Barcelona-born star also secured the award for Best Alternative Music Album. Additionally, she won Best Short Form Music Video for her track Sauvignon Blanc. Rosalía opened the ceremony with a performance featuring several of her most popular songs. Her previous Best Album victories came for El Mal Querer in 2019 and Motomami in 2022. Industry observers note that Lux is expected to be a strong contender when nominations for the main Grammy Awards are announced next week.
The evening also marked a significant milestone for Puerto Rican reggaeton legend Daddy Yankee, who received the Person of the Year award. He performed a set of his classic hits, including Gasolina and Con Calma, alongside guest appearances from rappers LL Cool J and French Montana. The performance featured a special collaboration with Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh, who joined Yankee on stage for their track Pokito.
Dosanjh took a break from his Aura India tour to participate in the ceremony, making him the first Indian artist to perform at the Latin Grammys. The appearance was met with enthusiasm by fans. Devanshi Arora, a dedicated fan of Dosanjh, described the moment as a cultural revolution. She expressed how motivating it is to see an artist from her country achieve global success and hopes the event will inspire more musical collaborations between South American and Punjabi communities.
Janet Jackson presented the lifetime achievement award to Daddy Yankee, telling him in Spanish that his music had inspired an entire generation. The ceremony also highlighted the rising talent of Argentine artist Milo J, who won four awards in total. He claimed the Record of the Year prize for Niño, beating out competition from Karol G, Jorge Drexler, Carin León, and Rosalía. The 20-year-old expressed surprise at his victory and dedicated part of his acceptance speech to the legacy of Argentine folk music, calling Niño the song he is most proud of.
Other key awards from the night included Best New Artist, which was presented to ARIA VEGA. The Songwriter of the Year honor went to Sara Schell. The event served as a showcase for both established legends and emerging talent, highlighting the diverse and evolving landscape of Latin music on the global stage.
