Why Hayden Bower Launched a PRO for the ‘Significant Middle Class’ of Songwriters

Does America need another performing rights organization? Hayden Bower thinks so.

Bower, who leads AllTrack, the industry’s newest PRO as of 2017, says he was inspired by the rise of independent musicians making and releasing music from their bedrooms. “If you look at the marketplace in the early 2000s, ASCAP and BMI [the two leading PROs in the United States] combined had about 350,000 or so members. Today, they have 2.5 million members. Meanwhile, the U.S. population only grew 18% in that time,” Bower says. “Technology opened the floodgates.”

Bower defines this surge as the formation of a “significant middle class of professional or aspiring professional songwriters,” and he says he saw an opportunity to serve those creators’ specific needs with a PRO that manages not only performance rights but also mechanical and neighboring rights. And by founding a new organization, he says he has avoided taking on the baggage of nearly a century of old catalog and metadata that plagues the incumbents. “The [others] were basically competing for the same narrow sliver of top-tier talent,” Bower says, pointing to the opaque ways that PROs court that talent by, for instance, offering what are called bonuses.

Bower pledges to keep AllTrack simple. Royalty calculations are transparent, and radio bonuses are not paid to big-name artists. The PRO’s searchable repertory of songs and writers is open to anyone’s use. AllTrack can assist with multiple types of royalty collections for an additional administration fee, including liaising with the Mechanical Licensing Collective and neighboring rights sources. Bower says operations for royalty collection and distribution are streamlined using proprietary technology. “Some of our writers are now collecting more money than they were previously,” he claims.

Early adopters of AllTrack include writers/producers of songs performed by No Doubt, Future, Sublime, Elle King, Ty Dolla $ign, NOFX, Whethan and Gucci Mane. The organization has also made significant headway in gaining the approval of the industry establishment. In 2024, AllTrack joined the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) — the global standard-bearer for collection societies — as a rights management entity. AllTrack’s website also cites partnerships and affiliations with the National Music Publishers’ Association, the Association of Independent Music Publishers and the Music Managers Forum.

With more PROs operating in the United States than any other country — ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, Global Music Rights, PRO Music Rights and now AllTrack (SESAC and GMR operate on an invitation-only basis) — the government has taken notice. In February, the U.S. Copyright Office opened a notice of inquiry into “emerging issues” with PROs here at the behest of Congress, which expressed concerns about the “proliferation” of new PROs, as well as the sector’s alleged lack of transparency.

Bower says AllTrack’s existence is justified because it serves creators who are underserved by its predecessors. “We’re proud of the fact that not only did we successfully start a PRO, but we then bolted on mechanical and neighboring rights,” he says. “There’s nothing else like it.”

What was the greatest hurdle you faced in the creation of AllTrack, and how did you overcome it?

There’s a few. There’s a technology hurdle: how to have people come to your site, register songs, track all the metadata and distribute it throughout the world. That was extremely complicated. There’s also the business hurdle of “How do you get writers to sign up if you don’t have licenses?” and “How do you get licenses if you don’t have writers?” It’s a chickenor-egg problem that needed to be solved. We went several years before we were able to even enter into a single license with a licensee [any public platform that uses music services like Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube, as well as bars, restaurants and other venues]. And in the meantime, we were compensating our songwriters because why would someone join AllTrack if we weren’t? We needed to show we were a reputable business partner.

We took funding from artist managers, business managers, agents and other rights organizations. It started with me asking people’s opinions of whether there should be a PRO for independent creators, and everyone gave a resounding yes — 100%. Then we did a venture round for strategic music investors.

In most countries, there’s only one PRO or collection society. Why did you feel there needed to be another player in the United States?

We thought there could be a better solution in terms of managing multiple terms [performance, mechanical and neighboring rights] so that this middle class of songwriters would be able to earn to their full potential. For talent today, you can’t just put out an album once a year — you’ve got to feed the content machine all the time. To have to layer rights management on top of that is really complicated. What we’ve done is create a single-use portal that, to us, feels like a large leap forward and fills the gap of what the industry has been missing. Also, there’s a lot of chatter out there about how large, incumbent PROs have distribution methodologies where — how do I put this? — some songwriters are compensated more than others.

You mean bonuses, right?

Yes, there’s a bonus system. There might be collections in the general licensing market [money collected from bars, restaurants and other venues where music is played], and no one knows exactly which song was played when. So the question becomes “If you collect this money, how do you distribute it?” The existing PROs tend to take that money and pay it out in the form of radio bonuses. There’s nothing wrong with that, and it’s within their rights. Our target audience of independent artists is probably not part of that radio bonus pool. They’re predominantly streaming artists. So we said, “Why don’t we just take those collections and distribute them across digital performances?” We feel it’s more of a democratized way of paying out royalties.

AllTrack is a byproduct of the proliferation of creators that exist. There are now eight times more songwriters than existed 20 years ago. We’re talking millions more songwriters. People need to not look at this as “Oh, another PRO popped up for the sake of it.” If we hadn’t seen this tidal wave of new creators, AllTrack would not exist.

What’s your response to venues, bars and restaurants that complain about rising licensing costs?

We are the smallest PRO and that’s reflected in our rates to licensees. We’re the smallest licensing fee out there, and for many organizations it’s just a hundred [dollars] or so a year — not tens of thousands. Yes, because AllTrack arrived, you might have a small increase in cost if you’re a bar, but it’s just a drop in the bucket relative to the inflation in other areas of life.

Do you feel this inquiry should be happening at all?

Music is a fairly highly regulated industry. The U.S. economy was built on the idea of free markets — buyers and sellers working out issues independently without interference. AllTrack is a testament to free markets and how, with that freedom, music can solve its own problems. If the independent artist community was feeling frustrated Revise to: with PROS, AllTrack is an option that fits their needs.

What was your response to the Copyright Office?

One thing we noted in our letter to the Copyright Office is that in CISAC’s 2024 report, they ranked countries around the world based on royalty collections as a percentage of [gross domestic product], and guess what the U.S. ranked? Forty-fifth. For so many years, the U.S. has been a leader in entertainment, and to see a statistic like that is shocking. As leaders in entertainment, we should be figuring out how to compensate songwriters more, not less. This stat is a testament to how regulations and government interference have placed a limit on the value of music copyrights in this country. We don’t need to discuss any changes to the system that could potentially depress that value even more.

In the middle of this inquiry, President Donald Trump fired Shira Perlmutter, the Register of Copyrights. Do you think the new regime change will affect the outcome?

It certainly could impact the outcome, but I don’t have a pulse on it. Only time will tell.

September 17, 2025/by Yveto

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Robert Irwin Gets Motors Running With Thrilling ‘Born To Be Wild’ Debut on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

In a competition in which he’s up against a few song and dance ringers in the form of Pentatonix’s Scott Hoying and former Fifth Harmony member and solo singer Lauren Jauregui, conservationist Robert Irwin made a big impression in his Dancing With the Stars debut on Tuesday night (Sept. 16).

Paired with professional hoofer Witney Carson, Irwin helped kick off the ABC competition show’s 34th season in style with an energetic jive to Steppenwolf’s 1968 Billboard Hot 100 No. 2 classic “Born to Be Wild.” Wearing tan slacks and a colorful Hawaiian-print shirt, Irwin executed the complicated spins, dips, leaps and intricate footwork like a seasoned pro.

When the votes were tallied at the end of the night, Irwin and the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt both landed the highest scores with a pair of 15/20s; the typical 30-point scale was ratcheted down after judge Carrie Ann Inaba missed the show due to illness.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Irwin’s show-closing performance inspired judge Derek Hough to proclaim that it was the “best first dance I’ve ever seen on the show.” Irwin has some family history with DWTS, with his debut coming a decade after his older sister, Bindi Irwin, won season 21 with Hough as her partner.

Things did not go so well for some of the other celebs, with Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, Pentatonix’s Hoying, The Traitors‘ Dylan Efron and former NBA all-star Baron Davis each putting up a 10/20 score, while singer/actor Corey Feldman and former Conan O’Brien sidekick Andy Richter scraped the bottom with 9/10s; Jauregui scored a 13/20 for her elegant tango to Ariana Grande’s “Yes, And?“

With no celebs eliminated on the first episode, next week’s show will feature a double-elimination. DWTS airs and streams simultaneously on ABC and Disney+ on Tuesdays, with new episodes streaming on Hulu on Wednesdays.

Watch Irwin’s debut on Dancing With the Stars below.

September 17, 2025/by Yveto

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aespa Reacts to Charting on Billboard 200 as ‘Golden’ Fights for No. 1 | The Hot 100 Show

In this week’s Hot 100 show, we’re breaking down Justin Bieber’s return to music, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Tears,” aespa reacts to charting on the Billboard 200 and its song “Rich Man,” and KPop Demon Hunters‘ success on the chart from HUNTR/X and Saja Boys.

Keep watching for the full breakdown of the Hot 100 with Billboard staff, fans and more!

Tetris Kelly: Welcome to Billboard‘s brand new countdown, The Hot 100 Show. I’m your host, Tetris, and every week we’re going to run down the top 10 of the chart, and we’re gonna do it with our experts, of course, you the fans and some of your favorite musicians dropping by today. We got our girls aespa — you’re gonna wanna stick around for that. But for now, let’s run it down. This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated Sept. 20. “Daisies” is back in the top 10

Jerah Milligan: Tell me how do you feel about this new like, grown man Bieber.

Fan 1: You know, he’s been through a lot.

Fan 2: I think that “Daisies” is just, like, a really good song to, like, play and, like, have in the background. It’s just, like, easy listening.

Fan 1: The last two albums were very pop heavy, and now he’s working more R&B influences, back in the Purpose days, he’s working with Eddie Benjamin, a lot. Swag II just came out. I think both albums are fantastic.

Tetris Kelly: “Love Me Not” slips to No. 9.

Fan 3: I have been a fan of Ravyn Lenae since I was 16, which was the same age she started making music and getting into it.

Fan 4: I love her music. It’s a very like chill, soulful vibe, and she just always puts me in a good mood.

Tetris Kelly: HUNTR/X don’t miss, they’re up to eight.

Jerah Milligan: How you feel about “How It’s Done?”

Fan 5: Really good. I feel like it encapsulates K-pop as a genre really well. It’s just like a really nice introduction to the wider public about K-pop.

Keep watching for more!

September 17, 2025/by Yveto

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Taylor Swift to Return to ‘The Graham Norton Show’ to Discuss ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Taylor Swift is living that life of a Graham Norton Show girl. On Wednesday (Sept. 17), the BBC announced that the pop superstar is making her return to the iconic red couch for her latest interview with the quirky British presenter, with Cillian Murphy, Greta Lee and more stars set to join her.

The episode Swift will appear on is set to broadcast live in London at 10:40 p.m. local time on Oct. 3, the same day her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, is arriving. In addition to the Oppenheimer star and Past Lives actress, Jodie Turner-Smith and Domhnall Gleeson will take part in host Graham Norton’s signature group interview.

Plus, Lewis Capaldi will perform on the program, which will mark the second episode of season 33 of The Graham Norton Show.

Swift is a seasoned veteran of the talk show at this point, having guested multiple times over the years. In 2013, she made her debut on Graham Norton following the release of her Red album, and in 2014, her terse exchange with John Cleese over his musings on cats and women went viral. She also appeared in 2019 and performed “Me!” on the show, and sat down again for a chat with Norton and Eddie Redmayne in 2022.

Her upcoming stop by the Graham Norton Show marks the latest step in Swift’s promo for The Life of a Showgirl, which she announced in August via an appearance on then-boyfriend, now-fiancé Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast. The 14-time Grammy winner made all 12 songs on the LP with past collaborators Max Martin and Shellback.

“I was so mentally stimulated and excited to be creating,” she said on New Heights. “[The album is] a lot more upbeat, and it’s a lot more fun pop excitement. My main goals were melodies that were so infectious, you’re almost angry at it … We’ve made songs that I’m so proud of.”

With a couple weeks left to go before Swift talks more about Showgirl on Graham Norton, get ready for the interview by looking back on all the times she’s previously appeared on the show below.

September 17, 2025/by Yveto

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Emotional ‘Ozzy: No Escape From Now’ Documentary About Final Years Sets October Air Date: ‘I Had a Great Life’

The documentary Ozzy: No Escape From Now was never intended to be a look back at Ozzy Osbourne‘s life. But now, the definitive chronicle of the heavy metal icon’s final six years will tell the story of those difficult times via interviews with friends and family, including the prep for what would be Ozzy’s final show, the July 5 all-star Back to the Beginning blow-out in his home town of Birmingham, England.

The movie directed by BAFTA Award-winner Tania Alexander will premiere on Paramount+ on Oct. 7 in the U.S. and internationally (excluding Japan). The project was produced in collaboration with the Osbourne family, with Ozzy and wife/manager Sharon — as well as their children, Aimee, Jack and Kelly — opening up about the late-night fall Ozzy suffered in Feb. 2019 that led to the rocker canceling his planned two-and-a-half-year farewell tour.

“The thing about getting older, you know, I used to take pills for fun,” Ozzy says in the new two-minute trailer for the doc (see below). “Now I take them just to stay alive.” The couple’s eldest daughter Aimee, 42 — who has typically eschewed publicity and participation in the family’s TV and film ventures — says in the film that the fall was devastating for her dad.

“He was in hospital for weeks. To fall like that and not be able to bounce back like he had in the past, and then having to cancel the tour – that was his biggest heartbreak,” she says. The film details the series of corrective surgeries Ozzy endured following the accident, as well as the cascade of health issues he suffered after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and the mental and physical impact of the chronic pain on the music he made in the years after.

The trailer opens with Sharon saying that inveterate road dog Ozzy’s one big regret was that he “never really said goodbye his fans” after his series of health issues. Kelly talks about the fall that resulted in Ozzy breaking his “f–king neck,” with Jack adding that his dad came out of the surgery “far worse.” The subsequent cancellation of the planned 2019 and 2023 No More Tours II tour was “his biggest heartbreak” Aimee says.

Kelly describes taking Ozzy to the studio every day, where the “magic would begin” as he worked on what would be his final two solo records, 2020’s Ordinary Man and 2022’s Patient Number 9. Fans will see Ozzy recording his vocals from a red throne, chatting in the studio with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and producer Andrew Watt, with the latter asking him how he was able to tap into being a “psychopath, mental patient” so easily.

“I had a lot of practice,” Ozzy says to both mens’ delight as he calls making music again “the best medicine I ever had. I’m not good at being sick. I belong up there.” At one point, Sharon asks Ozzy what he thinks of having one big, send-off finale show, to which he says, “If I’m going to be go there, I want to be the old Ozzy.”

The movie also has Ozzy revealing that his collaboration with Post Malone on the song “Take What You Want” — which was instigated by Kelly and Watt — helped to kick-start what would turn out to be the final, rousing chapter of his music life. “It got me out of the blues. It helped me. That was the best medicine I ever had at that point,” Ozzy says in the movie of recording the song from Malone’s Hollywood’s Bleeding album.

In addition to the Osbourne family, the film will feature interviews with Ozzy’s Sabbath and solo band members guitarists Tony Iommi and Zakk Wylde, as well as the Chili Peppers’ Smith, Rage Agains the Machine’s Tom Morello, Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan, Metallica singer/guitarist James Hetfield and bassist Robert Trujillo, Billy Idol, Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan, Tool’s Maynard James Keenan and many more.

“If my life’s coming to an end, I really can’t complain,” Ozzy says at the end of the trailer. “I had a great life.”

Watch the Ozzy: No Escape From Now trailer below.

September 17, 2025/by Yveto

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Sei Less Restaurant Honors Cardi B, Fat Joe, Rauw Alejandro & More With Hispanic Heritage Month Menu

Restaurant Sei Less has announced it has a special Hispanic Heritage Month-themed menu, celebrating Hispanic trailblazers such as Cardi B, Fat Joe, Rauw Alejandro and more.

The menu was announced on Wednesday (Sept. 17) and includes dishes such as the Cardi B lobster spoons, featuring poached lobster in a beurre blanc butter with shallots, wine, shiro dashi and chives. Fat Joe is honored with a wonton soup, while Ozuna inspired a shrimp tempura bathed in a spicy aioli and sprinkled with cilantro. Rauw Alejandro, meanwhile, is celebrated with sweet and sour chicken adorned with fresh pineapples, lychees, peppers and onions.

“For Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to honor several of the Hispanic trailblazers that visit our restaurant in a meaningful way,” Sei Less cofounder Ivi Shano told Billboard. “Each of these individuals is an innovator in their field, and we’re proud to champion them by sharing their stories through their favorite dishes. At Sei Less, we believe we’re more than a restaurant — it’s a home away from home that brings people together and celebrates culture and community in unforgettable ways.”

The Hispanic Heritage Month menu will be available until Oct. 15. The $50 prix-fixe menu includes one signature cocktail, four appetizers, four entrées and two desserts. The menu also pays homage to Hispanic stars in other spaces, including Karl-Anthony Towns, Carlos Alcaraz, David Ortiz and Love Island’s Amaya Espinal.

The Hispanic Heritage Month menu follows Sei Less’ celebration of Women’s History Month in March, which spotlighted iconic women such as La La Anthony, Lil Kim, Ice Spice and more.

Sei Less Hispanic Heritage Month Menu

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September 17, 2025/by Yveto

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‘Wicked: For Good’ Soundtrack Release Date & Tracklist Revealed, Featuring 2 Brand New Songs

Good news! The soundtrack for Wicked: For Good now has a release date and official tracklist — featuring the titles of two brand new songs added to the musical’s songbook — as revealed on Wednesday (Sept. 17).

Arriving Nov. 21 — the same day that the Wicked sequel is set to hit theaters this fall — the soundtrack will include a total of 11 songs. In addition to the already beloved titles that will transfer over from the Wicked Broadway musical’s soundtrack, such as “Thank Goodness/I Couldn’t Be Happier,” “As Long as You’re Mine” and “For Good,” the upcoming film will have two original works specially written for the screen adaptation.

“I’m especially happy that the soundtrack album for Wicked: For Good has so much new music on it,” said Stephen Schwartz, who composed the score for the Wicked stage production and has worked on the music for the movies, in a statement. “In addition to two brand new songs, there is a lot that’s new in several other existing songs. So not only listeners coming to the score for the first time, but longtime fans of the original Broadway cast album will have a great deal to discover.”

Cynthia Erivo will perform the first all-new track, titled “No Place Like Home.” In a Variety podcast interview in December, the actress — who plays Elphaba in the Wicked films — teased that the added ballad is sure to be emotional.

“I don’t know if you’re ready for it,” she said at the time, noting that she helped write the track with Schwartz. “I feel like the song is very, very special. I have a feeling that even the title will move you.”

Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda, will sing the other new song, which is called “The Girl in the Bubble.”

The Wicked: For Good soundtrack certainly has big ruby red shoes to fill, as the first Wicked‘s corresponding album — which dropped alongside the film in November 2024 — entered at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. In doing so, it secured the highest ever debut for a big-screen adaptation of a stage musical on the chart.

See the full Wicked: For Good soundtrack tracklist below.

“Every Day More Wicked” – Wicked Movie Cast, Cynthia Erivo feat. Michelle Yeoh, Ariana Grande
“Thank Goodness / I Couldn’t Be Happier” – Ariana Grande, Wicked Movie Cast feat. Michelle Yeoh
“No Place Like Home” – Cynthia Erivo
“The Wicked Witch of the East” – Marissa Bode, Cynthia Erivo, Ethan Slater
“Wonderful” – Jeff Goldblum, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo
“I’m Not That Girl (Reprise)” – Ariana Grande
“As Long As You’re Mine” – Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey
“No Good Deed” – Cynthia Erivo
“March of the Witch Hunters” – Wicked Movie Cast, Ethan Slater
“The Girl in the Bubble” – Ariana Grande
“For Good” – Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande

September 17, 2025/by Yveto

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A Timeline of Cardi B & Stefon Diggs’ Relationship

There were plenty of reasons to speculate why Cardi B and NFL star Stefon Diggs might’ve been an item following her split from rapper Offset. The pair appeared to confirm as much during a cozy courtside date in May 2025, with fans spotting Diggs and the Grammy winner cheering on the New York Knicks during the team’s showdown against the Boston Celtics. At one point, Cardi was seen on the Jumbotron lovingly squeezing Diggs cheeks.

The following month, Cardi and the athlete would make their relationship Instagram official, making this the “Bodak Yellow” rapper’s first public relationship since filing for divorce from Offset in July 2024. Cardi is used to her relationships being in the public eye, dating all the way back to her Love & Hip-Hop days in 2015. Aside from Offset, Cardi’s only other major public relationship was with rapper Tommy Jeez, from whom she split in 2017.

Things would soon get even more serious between the two lovebirds, with Cardi announcing during the rollout for her Am I the Drama? album that she and the football player are starting a family together. While their baby on the way would mark their first child together, both stars were already parents before their romance began. Cardi shares daughters Kulture and Blossom and son Wave with ‘Set, while Diggs is a dad to a little girl named Nova.

As one of the most talked-about romances in pop culture right now continues to unfold, Billboard is keeping track of all the major milestones in Cardi and Diggs’ love story. Check out a timeline of their relationship below.

September 17, 2025/by Yveto

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Illenium Announces Sphere Residency & New Album

Illenium will become the second electronic artist to have a residency at Sphere in Las Vegas when he launches a six-show run called Odyssey in March 2026.

In tandem with this news, the future bass producer born Nick Miller is announcing a new album, also called Odyssey. The project will mark his first new album since his 2023 self-titled LP and his first since signing to Republic Records in May.

A release date for the album has not yet been announced, though dates for the Sphere run were revealed: March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14. Presale tickets for Odyssey at Sphere go on sale next week, on Sept. 23, with the general on sale starting Sept. 26.

A press release about the project notes that Sphere “will be the only place fans will be able to experience Illenium’s forthcoming sixth studio album live.” The artist posted a teaser video of the project earlier this week on his social media.

“Odyssey is a journey of self discovery and acceptance,” Illenium says in a statement. “It’s a moment where fans feel understood, a space where we’re all together and present for that same emotional escape. I’m looking forward to welcoming everyone to this experience, especially at Sphere.”

The news also comes alongside a new Illenium track called “Forever,” which will show up in the Odyssey show along with Illenium’s recently released single “In My Arms,” a collaboration with Hayla.

Illenium’s residency further carves out a space for dance music at Sphere. In late 2024 and early 2025, Anyma became the first electronic act to headline the venue, with his residency featuring an A list of support acts including Peggy Gou, John Summit, Solomun, Mike Dean and Layla Benitez.

Unity, a collaborative show from dance festival brands Tomorrowland and Insomniac Events, also recently opened its Sphere run, with each night featuring a different artist that over the run have included Kaskade, Chase & Status and Alan Walker. The Unity run continues later this month and into October with Meduza and James Hype, Slander, Sara Landry and Subtronics.

September 17, 2025/by Yveto

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Bad Bunny, Edgar Barrera and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso Lead 2025 Latin Grammy Nominations: Full List

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny tops the list of nominees for the 2025 Latin Grammys, announced on Wednesday (Sept. 17). The artist received 12 nods for the awards ceremony, including for album of the year with DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS and double mentions in record of the year and song of the year, in both cases for “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” and “DTmF.”

These nominations add to the 40 he has received in the past, of which he has won 12 over the years. He is closely followed by acclaimed Mexican musician Edgar Barrera and Argentine duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, each with 10 nominations.

Barrera, who led the list of nominees the last two years, is once again competing for songwriter of the year and producer of the year, and appears in multiple categories for his work with artists such as Karol G, Shakira, Maluma, Fuerza Regida, and Grupo Frontera. Similarly to Bad Bunny, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso are also nominated for album of the year, for Papota, and got double nominations in the record of the year and song of the year categories, for “El Día Del Amigo” and “#Tetas.”

As in previous years, the album of the year category includes artists from a variety of genres, reflecting the diversity within Latin music. In addition to Bad Bunny and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, they include Rauw Alejandro, Gloria Estefan, Vicente García, Joaquina, Natalia Lafourcade, Carín León, Liniker, Elena Rose and Alejandro Sanz.

Additionally, this year a new field for Visual Media has been added along with two new categories: best music for visual media and best roots song.

The best new artist award will be contested by Alleh, Annasofia, Yerai Cortés, Juliane Gamboa, Camila Guevara, Isadora, Alex Luna, Paloma Morphy, Sued Nunes, and Ruzzi.

“We’re pleased to present this year’s nominees for the 26th Annual Latin Grammys,” Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy, said in a statement. “The impact of Latin music continues to grow on a global level, and all the nominated artists encompass its diversity and richness while continuing to preserve the iconic sounds that make our music unique.”

Other contenders with multiple nominations include Rafa Arcaute, Natalia Lafourcade, Roberto Rosado, and Federico Vindver, with eight each; MAG, with seven; Liniker and Lewis Picket with six each; and Gino Borri and Vicente Jiménez with five. Artists with four nominations include Antonio Caraballo, Joaquina, Elena Rose, and Alejandro Sanz. Among those with three are Andrés Cepeda, Karol G, and Carín León. Two-time nominees include Akapellah, Rauw Alejandro, Rubén Blades, Gloria Estefan, Mon Laferte, Maluma, Fito Páez, and more.

The 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards will be broadcast live from Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. ET/PT in the U.S. on TelevisaUnivision platforms. Prior to the live broadcast, the Latin Grammy Premiere, a non-televised event where the majority of winners are announced, will take place.

Check out the full list of nominees for the 2025 Latin Grammys below:

GENERAL FIELD

Record of the Year

“Baile Inolvidable,” Bad Bunny; Big Jay, Elikai, Julito Gaston, La Paciencia & Mag, record producers; Antonio Caraballo, Luis Amed Irizarry, Armando López & Roberto Rosado, recording engineers; Josh Gudwin, mixer; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer

“DTmF,” Bad Bunny; Scotty Dittrich, Hydra Hitz, La Paciencia, Julia Lewis, Mag & Tyler Spry, record producers; Antonio Caraballo, Roberto Rosado & Tyler Spry, recording engineers; Josh Gudwin, mixer; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer

“El Día Del Amigo,” CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso; Rafa Arcaute & Federico Vindver, record producers; Rafa Arcaute, Luis Tomás La Madrid & Federico Vindver, recording engineers; Rafa Arcaute, Felipe Bernal, Lewis Pickett & Federico Vindver, mixers; Lewis Pickett, mastering engineer

“#Tetas,” CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso; Rafa Arcaute & Federico Vindver, record producers; Rafa Arcaute, Luis Tomás La Madrid & Federico Vindver, recording engineers; Rafa Arcaute, Felipe Bernal, Lewis Pickett & Federico Vindver, mixers; Lewis Pickett, mastering engineer

“Desastres Fabulosos,” Jorge Drexler & Conociendo Rusia; Nico Cotton, record producer; Nico Cotton & Julio Gómez Núñez, recording engineers; Nico Cotton, mixer; Fred Kevorkian, mastering engineer

“Lara,” Zoe Gotusso; Cachorro López & Diego Mema, record producers; Demián Nava, recording engineer; César Sogbe, mixer; Javier Fracchia, mastering engineer

“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” Karol G; Edgar Barrera, Karol G & Sky Rompiendo, record producers; Joel Iglesias, recording engineer; Luis Barrera Jr., mixer; Luis Barrera Jr., mastering engineer

“Cancionera,” Natalia Lafourcade; Adán Jodorowsky & Natalia Lafourcade, record producers; Jack Lahana, recording engineer; Jack Lahana, mixer; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer

“Ao Teu Lado,” (Liniker); Julio César Gonçalves De Souza, Liniker & Gustavo Ruiz Chagas, record producers; Ricado Camera, Adonias Farias De Souza Júnior, Daniel Mariano Gonçalves, Julio César Gonçalves De Souza, André Malaquias, João Milliet, Gabriel Pinheiro Machado Milliet & Gustavo Ruiz Chagas, recording engineers; João Milliet, mixer; Felipe Tichauer, mastering engineer

“Palmeras En El Jardín,” Alejandro Sanz; Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, Alfonso Pérez Arias & Spread Lof, record producers; Frank Lozano, Alfonso Pérez & Felipe Trujillo, recording engineers; Lewis Pickett, mixer; David Kutch, mastering engineer

Album of the Year

Cosa Nuestra, Rauw Alejandro; Rauw Alejandro, Jorge Pizarro & Nino Karlo Segarra, album producers; Jorge Pizarro, album recording engineer; Josh Gudwin, album mixer; Rauw Alejandro, Christhian Daniel Mojica, Jorge Pizarro & Nino Karlo Segarra, songwriters

DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Bad Bunny; La Paciencia, Mag & Tainy, album producers; Antonio Caraballo & Roberto José Rosado Torres, album recording engineers; Josh Gudwin, album mixer; Bad Bunny, Marco Daniel Borrero, Marcos Efraín Masis & Roberto José Rosado Torres, songwriters

Papota, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso; Rafa Arcaute, Ignacio Cruz, Danny Flores, Jean Rodriguez & Federico Vindver, album producers; Rafa Arcaute, Luis Tomás La Madrid, Josh Newell & Federico Vindver, album recording engineers; Rafa Arcaute, Felipe Bernal, Josh Newell, Lewis Pickett & Federico Vindver, album mixers; Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL, Ulises Guerriero, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver, songwriters

Raíces, Gloria Estefan; Emilio Estefan, Jr., album producer; Carlos Alvarez, Dave Poler & Andres Varona, album recording engineers; Carlos Alvarez, album mixer; Emilio Estefan, Jr., songwriter; Mike Fuller, album mastering engineer

Puñito De Yocahú, Vicente García; Eduardo Cabra & Vicente García, album producers; Eduardo Cabra, Vicente García & Harbey Marín, album recording engineers; Harold Wendell Sanders, album mixer; Vicente García, songwriter

al romper la burbuja, Joaquina; Joaquina & Julio Reyes Copello, album producers; Santiago Borja, Joaquina, Natalia Ramirez, Robin Reumers, Julio Reyes Copello, Daniel Riaño Restrepo & Natalia Schesinger, album recording engineers; Lee Smith, album mixer; Joaquina, songwriter; Ted Jensen, album mastering engineer

Cancionera, Natalia Lafourcade; Adán Jodorowsky & Natalia Lafourcade, album producers; Jack Lahana, album recording engineer; Jack Lahana, album mixer; Natalia Lafourcade, songwriter; Bernie Grundman, album mastering engineer

Palabra De To’s (Seca), Carín León; Alberto De Jesús Medina Velásquez & Antonio De Jesús Zepeda Rivera, album producers; Alberto De Jesús Medina Velásquez, album recording engineer; Alberto De Jesús Medina Velásquez, album mixer; Carín León, songwriter; Alberto Medina, mastering engineer

Caju, Liniker; Marcio Arantes, José Henrique Castanho De Godoy Pinheiro, Julio Fejuca, Liniker, André Murilo Da Silva, Nave Beats, Filipe Pampuri, Iuri Rio Branco, Gustavo Ruiz, Seko Bass & Joel Souza Silva, album producers; Marcio Arantes, Ricado Camera, Julio Fejuca, Adonias Junior, André Malaquias, Dani Mariano, Gabriel Milliet, João Milliet, Nave Beats, Pedro Quiriku, Iuri Rio Branco, Gustavo Ruiz, Vitor Vaughan & Dalton Luiz Vicente, album recording engineers; Rafael Fadul de Assumpção & João Milliet, album mixers; Marcio Arantes, Roberto Dalcom Bastos Barreto, Henrique Castanho De Godoy Pinheiro, Amaro João De Freitas Neto, Julio Fejuca, Liniker, Vinicius Leonard Moreira, André Murilo Da Silva, Roosevelt Ribeiro De Carvalho, Iuri Rio Branco & Gustavo Ruiz, songwriters; Mike Bozzi & Felipe Tichauer, album mastering engineers

En Las Nubes – Con Mis Panas, Elena Rose; Héctor Mazzarri & Rafael Rodriguez, album producers; Rafferty Santiago, album mixer; Hector Mazzarri, Daniel Rondon & Elena Rose, songwriters; Orlando Ferrer, mastering engineer

¿Y Ahora Qué?, Alejandro Sanz; Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño & Richi López, album producers; Richi López, Frank Lozano, Alfonso Pérez & Felipe Trujillo, album recording engineers; Lewis Pickett, album mixer; Manuel Lorente Freire, Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, Ricardo López & Alejandro Sanz, songwriters

Song of the Year

“Baile Inolvidable,” Marco Daniel Borrero, Antonio Caraballo, Kaled Elikai Rivera Cordova, Julio Gaston, Armando Josue Lopez, Jay Anthony Nuñez, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio & Roberto Jose Rosado Torres, songwriters (Bad Bunny)

“Bogotá,” Andres Cepeda, Mauricio Rengifo & Andres Torres, songwriters (Andrés Cepeda)

“Cancionera,” Natalia Lafourcade, songwriter (Natalia Lafourcade)

“DtMF,” Bad Bunny, Marco Daniel Borrero, Scott Dittrich, Benjamin Falik, Roberto José Rosado Torres, Hugo René Sención Sanabria & Tyler Spry, songwriters (Bad Bunny)

“El Día Del Amigo,” Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, Catriel Guerreiro, Ulises Guerriero, Amanda Ibanez, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver, songwriters (Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso)

“Otra Noche De Llorar,” Mon Laferte, songwriter (Mon Laferte)

“Palmeras En El Jardín,” Manuel Lorente Freire, Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, Elena Rose & Alejandro Sanz, songwriters (Alejandro Sanz)

“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” Edgar Barrera, Andres Jael Correa Rios & Karol G, songwriters (Karol G)

“#Tetas,” Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL, Gale, Ulises Guerriero, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver, songwriters (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso)

“Veludo Marrom,” Liniker, songwriter (Liniker)

Best New Artist

Alleh

Annasofia

Yerai Cortés

Juliane Gamboa

Camila Guevara

Isadora

Alex Luna

Paloma Morphy

Sued Nunes

Ruzzi

POP

Best Contemporary Pop Album

Cuarto Azul, Aitana

Palacio, Elsa y Elmar

al romper la burbuja, Joaquina

En Las Nubes – Con Mis Panas, Elena Rose

¿Y Ahora Qué?, Alejandro Sanz

Best Traditional Pop Album

Bogotá, Andrés Cepeda

Cursi, Zoe Gotusso

Lo Que Nos Falto Decir, Jesse & Joy

Natalia Lafourcade Live At Carnegie Hall, Natalia Lafourcade

Después De Los 30, Raquel Sofía

Best Pop Song

“Bogotá,” Andres Cepeda, Mauricio Rengifo & Andres Torres, songwriters (Andrés Cepeda)

“El Día Del Amigo,” Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL, Ulises Guerriero, Amanda Ibanez, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver, songwriters (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso)

“Querida Yo,” Camilo Echeverry, Gonzalo Ferreyra, Nicolas Ramirez & Yamila Safdie, songwriters (Yami Safdie Featuring Camilo)

“Soltera,” Edgar Barrera, Bizarrap, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz Moreno & Shakira, songwriters (Shakira)

“Te Quiero,” Juan Ariza, Covi Quintana & Nicole Zignago, songwriters (Nicole Zignago)

ELECTRONIC

Best Latin Electronic Music Performance

“Orión”, Sistek Remix Boza, Elena Rose, Sistek

“Ella Quiere Techno”, Imanbek & Taichu

“Qqqq”, Ela Minus

“Rulay En Dubai (Extended)”, Mr. Pauer, Villa Electronika & Dj Polin

“Veneka”, Rawayana Featuring Akapellah

URBAN

Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance

“Capaz (Merenguetón),” Alleh, Yorghaki

“DtMF,” Bad Bunny

“De Maravisha,” Tokischa Featuring Nathy Peluso

“La Plena – W Sound 05,” W Sound Featuring Beele & Ovy On The Drums

“Roma,” Jay Wheeler

Best Reggaeton Performance

“Baja Pa’ Acá,” Rauw Alejandro Featuring Alexis & Fido

“Voy A Llevarte Pa Pr,” Bad Bunny

“Dile A Él,” Nicky Jam

“Brillar,” Lenny Tavárez

“Reggaetón Malandro,” Yandel Featuring Tego Calderón

Best Urban Music Album

DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS, Bad Bunny

Underwater, Fariana

Nicki, Nicki Nicole

MPC (Música Popular Carioca), Papatinho

Elyte, Yandel

Best Rap/Hip Hop Song

“El Favorito De Mami,” Noah Assad, José Carabaño, Eladio Carrión, Gustavo Rafael Guerrero Soto, Samuel David Jiménez, Adam Moralejo & Albert Packness, songwriters (Big Soto Featuring Eladio Carrion)

“Fresh,” Trueno, songwriter (Trueno)

“Parriba,” Pedro Elias Aquino, Jesus Fuenmayor & Mateo Palacios Corazzina, songwriters (Akapellah Featuring Trueno)

“Sudor y Tinta,” Samuel Wilfredo Dilone Castillo, Nohelys Jimenez “J Noa” & Manuel Varet “Vakero”, songwriters (J Noa & Vakero)

“Thc,” Arcángel, songwriter (Arcángel)

Best Urban Song

“Cosas Pendientes,” Édgar Barrera, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz Moreno, Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, Manuel Lorente Freire & Maluma, songwriters (Maluma)

“DtMF,” Bad Bunny, Marco Daniel Borrero, Scott Dittrich, Benjamin Falik, Roberto Jose Rosado Torres, Hugo Rene Sencion Sanabria & Tyler Spry, songwriters (Bad Bunny)

“En La City,” Young Miko & Trueno, songwriters (Trueno Featuring Young Miko)

“LA MuDANZA,” Luis Amed Irizarry, Marcos Efrain Masis, Jay Anthony Nuñez, Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio & Roberto Jose Rosado Torres, songwriters (Bad Bunny)

“Xq Eres Así,” Alejandro Avila, Jorge Alvaro Díaz, Manuel Lara, Nathy Peluso & Joyce Francue Santana Febres, songwriters (Alvaro Diaz Featuring Nathy Peluso)

ROCK

Best Rock Album

Legado, A.N.I.M.A.L

Luna En Obras (En Vivo), Marilina Bertoldi

A TRES DÍAS DE LA TIERRA, Eruca Sativa

Gigante, Leiva

Novela, Fito Páez

Best Rock Song

“La Torre,” RENEE, songwriter (RENEE)

“Legado,” Andrés Giménez, songwriter (A.N.I.M.A.L)

“Sale El Sol,” Fito Páez, songwriter (Fito Páez)

“TRNA,” Ali Stone, songwriter (Ali Stone)

“VOLARTE,” Eruca Sativa, songwriters (Eruca Sativa)

Best Pop/Rock Album

Vándalos, Bandalos Chinos

Malhablado, Diamante Eléctrico

Malcriado, Lasso

El Último Día De Nuestras Vidas, Dani Martín

Ya Es Mañana, Morat

R, RENEE

Best Pop/Rock Song

“Ángulo Muerto,” Leiva, songwriter (Leiva)

“Desastres Fabulosos,” Conociendo Rusia, Jorge Drexler & Pablo Drexler, songwriters (Jorge Drexler & Conociendo Rusia)

“Lucifer,” Renzo Bravo, Lasso & Orlando Vitto, songwriters (Lasso)

“no llames lo mio nuestro,” Joaquina & Andry Kiddos, songwriters (Joaquina)

“Tu Manera De Amar,” Julián Bernal & Debi Nova, songwriters (Debi Nova)

“Un último vals,” Leiva, Benjamín Prado & Joaquín Sabina, songwriters (Joaquín Sabina)

ALTERNATIVE

Best Alternative Music Album

PARA QUIEN TRABAJAS Vol. I, Marilina Bertoldi

Papota, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso

Bodhiria, Judeline

TODOS LOS DÍAS TODO EL DÍA, Latin Mafia

DAISY, Rusowsky

Best Alternative Song

“El Ritmo,” Salvador Colombo, songwriter (Bandalos Chinos)

“Joropo,” Javier Fernández Blanco, Pablo Gómez Cano, Roberto Gutierrez Acosta, Andrés De Las Heras, Judeline & Pablo López García, songwriters (Judeline)

“Siento Que Merezco Más,” Latin Mafia, songwriters (Latin Mafia)

“(Sola),” Paloma Morphy, songwriter (Paloma Morphy)

“#Tetas,” Paco Amoroso, Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL, Gale, Vicente Jiménez “Vibarco” & Federico Vindver, songwriters (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso)

TROPICAL

Best Salsa Album

Big Swing, José Alberto “El Canario”

Fotografías, Rubén Blades y Roberto Delgado & Orquesta

Mira Como Vengo, Issac Delgado

Infinito Positivo, Los Hermanos Rosario

Debut y Segunda Tanda, Vol. II Gilberto Santa Rosa

Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album

SON 30, Checo Acosta

El Último Baile, Silvestre Dangond & Juancho De La Espriella

De Amor Nadie Se Muere, Karen Lizarazo

Baila Kolombia, Los Cumbia Stars

La Jerarquía, Peter Manjarrés & Luis José Villa

Best Merengue/Bachata Album

El Más Completo, Alex Bueno

Novato Apostador, Eddy Herrera

Milly Quezada – Live Vol. 1 Desde El Teatro Nacional De República Dominicana, Milly Quezada

Best Traditional Tropical Album

Malena Burke Canta A Meme Solís, Vol. 1, Malena Burke & Meme Solís

Raíces, Gloria Estefan

Caminando Piango Piango, Orquesta Failde

Best Contemporary Tropical Album

Calidosa, Mike Bahía

Puñito De Yocahú, Vicente García

Ilusión Óptica, Pedrito Martínez

Bingo, Alain Pérez

Fiesta Candelaria, Puerto Candelaria

Best Tropical Song

“Ahora O Nunca,” Juan José Hernandez, songwriter (Gilberto Santa Rosa)

“Cariñito,” Techy Fatule, songwriter (Techy Fatule)

“La Foto,” Larry Coll, Luis Enrique & Marcos Sánchez, songwriters (Luis Enrique)

“Nunca Me Fui,” Rubén Blades, Andy Clay, Fonseca, Felipe González Abad & Yoel Henríquez, songwriters (Fonseca & Rubén Blades)

“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” Edgar Barrera, Andres Jael Correa Rios & Karol G, songwriters (Karol G)

“Si Volviera Jesús,” Jorge Luis Piloto, songwriter (Víctor Manuelle)

“Venga Lo Que Venga,” Andy Clay, Fonseca & Alberto Montenegro, songwriters (Fonseca, Rawayana)

SINGER-SONGWRITER

Best Singer-Songwriter Album

Dos Hemisferios, Alejandro y María Laura

el cuerpo después de todo, Valeria Castro

Cancionera, Natalia Lafourcade

Cosas Que Sorprenden A La Audiencia, Vivir Quintana

Relatos, Ale Zéguer

Best Singer-Songwriter Song

“aeropuerto”, Joaquina, songwriter (Joaquina)

“Amarte sin que quieras irte”, Camilú, songwriter (Camilú)

“Cancionera”, Natalia Lafourcade, songwriter (Natalia Lafourcade)

“Como Un Pájaro”, Silvana Estrada, songwriter (Silvana Estrada)

“Quisqueya”, Vicente García, songwriter (Vicente García)

REGIONAL MEXICAN

Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album

Mi Suerte Es Ser Mexicano, Pepe Aguilar

Alma De Reyna 30 Aniversario, Mariachi Reyna De Los Ángeles

¿Quién + Como Yo?, Christian Nodal

Best Banda Album

4218, Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda

25 Aniversario (Deluxe), Luis Ángel “El Flaco”

Edición Limitada, Banda Ms De Sergio Lizárraga

Best Tejano Album

Imperfecto, Vol. 2, El Plan

Yo No Te Perdí, Gabriella

Reflexiones, Grupo Cultura

El Siguiente Paso (Live Session), Marian y Mariel

Bobby Pulido & Friends Una Tuya y Una Mía (Vol.1/En Vivo), Bobby Pulido

6, Juan Treviño

Best Norteño Album

El Plan & Manuel Alejandro, El Plan & Manuel Alejandro

Pasado, Presente, Futuro, La Energía Norteña

La Lotería, Los Tigres Del Norte

“V1V0”, Alfredo Olivas

Frente A Frente, Pesado

Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album

Mirada, Ivan Cornejo

Leyenda, DannyLux

Evolución, Grupo Firme

Palabra De To’s (Seca), Carín León

Incómodo, Tito Double P

Best Regional Song

“Hecha Pa’ Mí,” Edgar Barrera, Iván Gamez, Alex Hernandez & Adelaido Solis, songwriters (Grupo Frontera)

“La Lotería,” Luciano Luna, songwriter (Los Tigres Del Norte)

“Me Jalo,” Miguel Armenta, Edgar Barrera & Jesús Ortiz Paz, songwriters (Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera)

“¿Seguimos o No?,” Fernanda Díaz, Daniela García Rosso, Lupita Infante & Mauro Muñoz, songwriters (Lupita Infante)

“Si Tú Me Vieras,” Edgar Barrera, Kevin Mauricio Cruz Moreno, Carín León & Maluma, songwriters (Carín León, Maluma)

“Tierra Trágame,” César Gonzales & Kakalo, songwriters (Kakalo, Carín León)

INSTRUMENTAL

Best Instrumental Album

Alma En Cuba, Ariel Brínguez & Iván “Melon” Lewis

Saga, Yamandu Costa, Martín Sued e Orquestra Assintomática

Ida e Volta, Yamandu Costa

Havana Meets Harlem, Harlem Quartet Featuring Aldo López Gavilán

Y El Canto De Todas, Rafael Serrallet Featuring Lviv Philharmonic

TRADITIONAL

Best Folk Album

Conjuros, Susana Baca

Joropango, Kerreke, Daniela Padrón

Lentamente, Sílvia Pérez Cruz & Juan Falú

Candombe, Julieta Rada

#Anonimas&Resilientes, Voces del Bullerengue

Best Tango Album

Colángelo… Tango, José Colángelo

Piazzolla Para Orquesta Típica, Orquesta Típica Daniel Ruggiero

Milonguín, Giovanni Parra Quinteto

Shin-Urayasu, Richard Scofano, Alfredo Minetti

La Inevitable Tentación De Ir A Contramano, Sexteto Fantasma

En Vivo 20 Años, Tanghetto

Best Flamenco Album

KM.0, Andrés Barrios

Flamencas, Las Migas

Azabache, Kiki Morente

Sangre Sucia, Ángeles Toledano

Best Roots Song

“Aguacero,” Luis Enrique Mejía, Fernando Osorio & Rodner Padilla, songwriters (Luis Enrique, C4 Trío)

“Cómo Quisiera Quererte,” El David Aguilar & Natalia Lafourcade, songwriters (Natalia Lafourcade Featuring El David Aguilar)

“El Palomo y La Negra,” El David Aguilar & Natalia Lafourcade, songwriters (Natalia Lafourcade)

“Ella,” Tato Marenco, songwriter (Anita Vergara, Tato Marenco)

“Jardín del Paraíso,” Catalina García Barahona, William Martínez, Juan Carlos Mindinero Satizabal & Julio Reyes Copello, songwriters (Monsieur Periné Featuring Bejuco)

“Lo Que Le Pasó A Hawaii,” Bad Bunny, Marco Daniel Borrero, Luis Amed Irizarry, Marcos Efrain Masis, Flor Morales Ramos, Jay Anthony Nuñez & Roberto Jose Rosado Torres, songwriters (Bad Bunny)

JAZZ

Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album

Hamilton De Holanda Trio – Live In NYC, Hamilton De Holanda

La Fleur De Cayenne, Paquito D’Rivera & Madrid-New York Connection Band

Luces y Sombras, Iván “Melon” Lewis Trio

Cuba & Beyond, Chucho Valdés & Royal Quartet

Golden City, Miguel Zenón

CHRISTIAN

Best Christian Album (Spanish Language)

Exaltado, Marco Barrientos

La Novia, Christine D’clario

Coritos Vol. 1, (Israel & New Breed)

Aquí Estamos, Marcos Vidal

Legado, Marcos Witt

Best Portuguese Language Christian Album

Ton Carfi 20 Anos (Ao Vivo), Ton Carfi

Razão Da Esperança, Paloma Possi

Onde Guardamos As Flores?, Resgate

Memóri4s (Ao Vivo), Eli Soares

A Maior Honra, Julliany Souza

PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE

Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album

No Escuro, Quem É Você?, Carol Biazin

Fugacidade, Janeiro

Caju, Liniker

Maravilhosamente Bem, Julia Mestre

Coisas Naturais, Marina Sena

Best Portuguese Language Rock or Alternative Album

O Mundo Dá Voltas, Baianasystem

Colinho, Maria Beraldo

Reações Adversas / Ao Persistirem Os Sintomas, Tó Brandileone

Quanto Mais Eu Como, Mais Fome Eu Sinto!, Djonga

Big Buraco, Jadsa

Best Portuguese Language Urban Performance

“Só Quero Ver,” BK’ & Evinha

“Demoro A Dormir,” Djonga Featuring Milton Nascimento

“Caju,” Liniker

“A Dança (Ao Vivo),” Mc Hariel & Gilberto Gil

“Barbie,” Mc Tuto Featuring Dj Glenner

Best Samba/Pagode Album

Alcione, Alcione

Manual Prático Do Novo Samba Tradicional, Vol. 2: Tia Darci, Marcelo D2

Pagode Da Mart’nália, Mart’nália

Zeca Pagodinho – 40 Anos (Ao Vivo), Zeca Pagodinho

Sorriso Eu Gosto No Pagode Vol.3 – Homenagem Ao Fundo De Quintal (Gravado Em Londres), Sorriso Maroto

Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira)/MAPB (Música Afro Portuguesa Brasileira) Album

Sentido, 5 A Seco

Um Mar Pra Cada Um, Luedji Luna

Pique, Dora Morelenbaum

Divina Casca, Rachel Reis

Beleza. Mas Agora A Gente Faz O Que Com Isso?, Rubel

Best Sertaneja Music Album

Let’s Go Rodeo, Ana Castela

José & Durval, Chitãozinho & Xororó

Obrigado Deus, Léo Foguete

Transcende (Ao Vivo / Deluxe), Lauana Prado

Do Velho Testamento, Tierry

Best Portuguese Language Roots Album

Casa Coração, Joyce Alane

Ao Vivo No Ccb: Homenagem A José Mário Branco, Camané

Universo De Paixão, Natascha Falcão

Transespacial, Fitti

Dominguinho, João Gomes, Mestrinho e Jota.pê

Best Portuguese Language Song

“Maravilhosamente Bem,” Julia Mestre, songwriter (Julia Mestre)

“Ouro De Tolo,” Marina Sena, songwriter (Marina Sena)

“Transe,” Zé Ibarra, songwriter (Zé Ibarra)

“Um Vento Passou (Para Paul Simon),” Marcio Borges & Milton Nascimento, songwriters (Milton Nascimento & Esperanza Spalding Featuring Paul Simon)

“Veludo Marrom,” Liniker, songwriter (Liniker)

CHILDREN’S

Best Children’s Album

Los Nuevos Canticuentos, (Canticuentos, Coro de Ríogrande)

Aventuras De Caramelo, Antonio Caramelo, Malibu

Cenas Infantis, Palavra Cantada

Buscapié, Luis Pescetti, Juan Quintero

Jirafas, Rita Rosa

CLASSICAL

Best Classical Album

Brouwer, Erena & Others: Guitar Works, Ausiàs Parejo; José Luis Ruiz Del Puerto, album producer

Gabriela Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina, María Dueñas; Gustavo Dudamel, conductor; Dmitry Lipay, album producer (Los Angeles Philharmonic; Los Angeles Master Chorale)

Kaleidoscope – Contemporary Piano Music By Female Composers From Around The World, Isabel Dobarro; Javier Monteverde, album producer

Radamés, São Paulo Chamber Soloists; São Paulo Chamber Soloists, producer

Sisters Of The Moon, Susana Gómez Vázquez; Gonzalo Noqué, album producer

Best Classical Contemporary Composition

“Guitar Concerto. I: The Spirit Within, II. Le Tombeau de Viola Liuzzo, III. Devil’s Rag,” Giovanni Piacentini, composer (Eduardo García Barrios, Eliot Fisk, Orquesta Escuela Carlos Chávez)

“I Movimiento: La Visita, II Movimiento: Ritual Chamánico, III Movimiento: Introspección, IV Movimiento: Federico Alma Gitana,” Marvin Camacho, composer (Marvin Camacho & Orquesta Sinfónica De La Universidad De Costa Rica)

“Revolución Diamantina – Act I: The Sounds Cats Make, Act II: We Don’t Love Each Other, Act III: Borders And Bodies, Act IV: Speaking The Unspeakable,” Gabriela Ortiz, composer (Gustavo Dudamel, Los Angeles Philharmonic & Los Angeles Master Chorale)

VISUAL MEDIA

Best Music for Visual Media

“Cada Minuto Cuenta (Banda Sonora De La Serie Original De Prime Video),” Pedro Osuna (Pedro Osuna, artist); Pedro Osuna, composer

“Cien Años De Soledad (Banda Sonora De La Serie De Netflix),” Camilo Sanabria (Camilo Sanabria, artist); Camilo Sanabria, composer

“El Eternauta (Banda Sonora De La Serie De Netflix),” Federico Jusid (Federico Jusid, artist); Federico Jusid, composer

“In The Summers,” Cabra (Eduardo Cabra, artist); Eduardo Cabra, composer

“Pedro Páramo (Banda Sonora De La Serie De Netflix),” Gustavo Santaolalla (Gustavo Santaolalla, artist); Gustavo Santaolalla, composer

ARRANGING

Best Arrangement

“Sapato Velho”, Rafael Beck & Felipe Montanaro, arrangers (Rafael Beck e Felipe Montanaro)

“Te Deseo Muy Felices Fiestas (Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas)”, Cheche Alara, arranger (David Bisbal)

“Procuro Olvidarte – Versión Sinfónica”, Edy Lan, arranger (Brava Featuring Yaneth Sandoval)

“Bach’s Cuban Concerto For Piano And Tres”, Joachim Horsley, arranger (Joachim Horsley Featuring Olivia Soler & Boston Public Quartet And Friends)

“Camaleón Cesar”, Orozco, arranger (Cesar Orozco & Son Ahead)

“Flight 962”, Cassio Vianna, arranger (Cassio Vianna Jazz Orchestra)

RECORDING PACKAGE

Best Recording Package

Cuarto Azul, Christian Molina, art director (Aitana)

Cuba And Beyond, Ana Gonzalez, Patricia Nunez, Francisco Pinero, Chucho Valdés & Jourdan Villarroel, art directors (Chucho Valdés, Royal Quartet)

Gigante, Boa Mistura, art director (Leiva)

Masters Of Our Roots, Ana Gonzalez, Patricia Nunez, Francisco Pinero & Jourdan Villarroel, art directors (Albita & Chucho Valdés)

Por Esas Trenzas, Daniela Tomas, art director (Lourdes Carhuas)

SONGWRITER

Songwriter of the Year

Edgar Barrera

João Ferreira

Pablo Preciado

Mónica Vélez

Ale Zéguer

PRODUCTION

Best Engineered Album

Bodhiria, Isidro Acedo, Rob Bisel, Pablo Gómez Cano & Pablo López García, engineers; Lewis Pickett, mixer; Lewis Pickett, mastering engineer (Judeline)

Caju, Marcio Arantes, Iuri Rio Branco, Ricardo Camera, Júlio Fejuca, Pedro Henrique Ferreira Rodrigues, André Malaquias, Daniel Mariano, João Milliet, Vinicius Leonard Moreira, Gabriel Pinheiro, Gustavo Ruiz, Adonias Souza Júnior, Vitor Vaughan & Dalton Luiz Vicente, engineers; Mike Bozzi, Rafael Fadul de Assumpção & João Milliet, mixers; Felipe Tichauer, mastering engineer (Liniker)

Cancionera, Jack Lahana, engineer; Jack Lahana, mixer; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer (Natalia Lafourcade)

Enquanto Os Distraídos Amam, Tó Brandileone & Matheus Stiirmer, engineers; Pedro Peixoto, mixer; Fili Filizzola, mastering engineer (Pedro Emílio)

Love Cole Porter, Leo Alcantara & Marcelo Saboia, engineers; Marcelo Saboia, mixer; Andre Dias, mastering engineer (Antonio Adolfo)

Producer of the Year

Rafa Arcaute, Federico Vindver

Edgar Barrera

Nico Cotton

Mauricio Rengifo, Andres Torres

Matheus Stiirmer

MUSIC VIDEO

Best Short Form Music Video

“Diamantes, Lágrimas e Rostos Para Esquecer (Dlre),” Bk’; Felipe Vellas, video director; Renata Dumont, video producer

“EL CLúB,” Bad Bunny; Matias Vasquez, video director; Noah Assad, Sigfredo Bellaflores, Juan Vasquez & Esteban Zuluaga, video producers

“#Tetas,” CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso; Martin Piroyansky, video director; Pío Filgueira Risso & Lula Meliche, video producers

“Cura Pa Mi Alma,” Vera Grv; Willy Rodriguez, video director; Grayskull, video producer

“Full Time Papi,” Guitarricadelafuente; Albert Moya, video director; Philipp Ramhofer, video producer

Best Long Form Music Video

Papota (Short Film), CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso; Martin Piroyansky, video director; Federico Ameglio, Chino Fernández & Lula Meliche, video producers

Iradoh – 3 Atos De Irmandade: A Música, O Crime E A Justiça, Hodari; Kaique Alves & Thiago Eva, video directors; Marcelo Campana, Konrad Dantas, Thiago Freire, Kako & Bruno Pappa, video producers

Mon Laferte, Te Amo, Mon Laferte; Camila Grandi & Joanna Reposi Garibaldi, video directors; José Antonio San Miguel García, Diana Rodríguez, Simran Singh & Jaime Villarreal, video producers

Lamento (Extended Cut), Gaby Moreno; Diego Contreras, video director; Andrew Petersen, video producer

Milton Bituca Nascimento, Varios Artistas; Flavia Moraes, video director; Ricardo Aidar, Caio Gullane, Fabiano Gullane, Rafael Langoni, Flávia Moraes, Augusto Nascimento, Andre Novis, Victor Pozas & Larissa Prado, video producers

September 17, 2025/by Yveto

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GENERAL FIELD

Record of the Year

Album of the Year

Song of the Year

Best New Artist

POP

Best Contemporary Pop Album

Best Traditional Pop Album

Best Pop Song

ELECTRONIC

Best Latin Electronic Music Performance

URBAN

Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance

Best Reggaeton Performance

Best Urban Music Album

Best Rap/Hip Hop Song

Best Urban Song

ROCK

Best Rock Album

Best Rock Song

Best Pop/Rock Album

Best Pop/Rock Song

ALTERNATIVE

Best Alternative Music Album

Best Alternative Song

TROPICAL

Best Salsa Album

Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album

Best Merengue/Bachata Album

Best Traditional Tropical Album

Best Contemporary Tropical Album

Best Tropical Song

SINGER-SONGWRITER

Best Singer-Songwriter Album

Best Singer-Songwriter Song

REGIONAL MEXICAN

Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album

Best Banda Album

Best Tejano Album

Best Norteño Album

Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album

Best Regional Song

INSTRUMENTAL

Best Instrumental Album

TRADITIONAL

Best Folk Album

Best Tango Album

Best Flamenco Album

Best Roots Song

JAZZ

Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album

CHRISTIAN

Best Christian Album (Spanish Language)

Best Portuguese Language Christian Album

PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE

Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album