Karol G and Colombian artists lead 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards

Colombian artists achieved significant success at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, an industry ceremony that evaluates performance based on streaming, sales, radio airplay, and musical activity.

Karol G emerged as a primary winner, securing multiple high-profile awards including Female Artist of the Year in Hot Latin Songs and Female Artist of the Year in Top Latin Albums. She also won Latin Pop Song of the Year for ‘Coleccionando Heridas’, a collaboration with Marco Antonio Solís.

The ceremony highlighted a broad representation of Colombian talent across various genres, including urban, pop, and vallenato. Other notable Colombian figures included Shakira and Beéle, who received nominations in categories such as Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year.