Karol G leads 2026 HEAT Latin Music Awards nominations

The HEAT Latin Music Awards 2026 has announced its nominees for the upcoming ceremony, which will be held for the first time in Mexico. Titled ‘HEAT Latin Music Awards al Estilo Jalisco’, the event is scheduled for November 5 at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center, following a week of musical activities known as HEAT Week.

Colombian singer Karol G leads the nominations with 10 nods, including Best Female Artist, Best Urban Artist, and Album of the Year for ‘Tropicoqueta’. Bad Bunny follows with nine nominations, while Shakira and Carlos Rivera each have seven. The awards introduce a new category, Best Regional Mexican Artist, to honor the genre's prominence in Mexico.

International representation is significant, with over 30 Dominican artists nominated across various categories, including 17 in the Dominican Urban Artist category. Notable Dominican figures include Romeo Santos, Prince Royce, and El Alfa. Additionally, Peruvian singer Brunella Torpoco has been nominated for Best Salsa Artist, competing alongside major names like Marc Anthony and Rubén Blades.