Eleven Best New Artist nominees named for 2026 Latin Grammys

The 2026 Latin Grammy ceremony takes place on Nov. 12 in Las Vegas. Eleven upstarts from Latin America, the U.S., and Spain are nominated for Best New Artist at the 2026 ceremony. There are 11 Best New Artist nominees this year instead of the usual 10.

Aria Vega is bringing the sound of Colombia’s Caribbean coast to the mainstream. Aria Vega's debut album is named Costeñita Core. Delilah is a rising Mexican-American singer who has been blending genres with ease. Delilah grew up in a bilingual household.

Fabian is the son of Peruvian icon Gian Marco. Fabian's sister Nicole was previously nominated for Best New Artist in 2022. Fabian moved from Lima to Los Angeles when he was nine years old. Fabian started writing the first demos for his debut album in July 2025. Fabian's debut album is coming out next year.

Sofia Monroy is a Mexican-Swedish maverick. Sofia Monroy is nominated for Best New Artist for her album Morena. Joaquina is a Venezuelan prodigy who was a recent Best New Artist winner. Ela Taubert is a Bogotá-based pop artist who was a recent Best New Artist winner. Paloma Morphy is a Mexico City alt-star who was a recent Best New Artist winner.