Por Maria Vasallo
Fresh off his historic Puerto Rico residency, Bad Bunny leads both the Latin Grammy and Billboard Latin Music Awards with unprecedented recognition.
Bad Bunny is riding high after closing out his historic 31-night residency at San Juan’s El Choli with a massive finale show that broke Amazon Music’s viewership records for a single-artist performance.
The emotional finale featured the Puerto Rican superstar bringing out Marc Anthony for a heartfelt duet of “Preciosa” as the Puerto Rican flag was displayed on the ceiling, creating a moment that resonated deeply with fans worldwide.
Now, the 2025 Latin music awards season promises to showcase the genre’s unprecedented global reach, with Bad Bunny emerging as the undisputed frontrunner across both major ceremonies. He has achieved historic recognition, securing a combined 39 nominations between the Latin Grammy Awards and Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Bad Bunny Dominates the Nominations
Not surprisingly, he tops the list of nominees for the 2025 Latin Grammys with 12 nods, including Album of the Year for “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” and double mentions in Record of the Year and Song of the Year for “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” and “DTmF.”
His dominance continues at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, where he leads with 27 nominations, setting a historic record.
Karol G: Leading Female Artist
Colombian superstar Karol G has established herself as the leading female artist of the year, topping the list with 10 Latin Billboard nominations.
Her viral hit “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” has become a cultural phenomenon, earning five nominations in major categories: Global 200 Latin Song of the Year, Hot Latin Song of the Year, Sales Song of the Year, Streaming Song of the Year, and Tropical Song of the Year.
At the Billboard Awards, she is also a finalist for Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year, Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year Female, and Best Latin Rhythm Album of the Year for “Tropicoqueta.”
Her success extends to the Latin Grammy Awards, with recognition in multiple categories including Song of the Year and Best Tropical Song for “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido.” Karol G’s nominations highlight her versatility across genres, from reggaeton and Latin pop to tropical music.
Growth of Mexican Regional Music
The nominations also highlight the explosive growth of Mexican regional music.
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At the Latin Grammys, Argentine duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso earned 10 nominations.
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At the Billboard Awards, Fuerza Regida secured 15 nominations and emerging star Tito Double P earned 10.
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Peso Pluma, with nine Billboard nominations, continues the family’s musical success alongside his cousin Tito Double P, representing a new generation of Mexican regional artists breaking into mainstream recognition.
Diversity in Album of the Year
The Album of the Year category includes artists across a variety of genres: Bad Bunny, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Rauw Alejandro, Gloria Estefan, Vicente García, Joaquina, Natalia Lafourcade, Carín León, Liniker, Elena Rose, and Alejandro Sanz.
The Latin Grammys have expanded their recognition with a new field for Visual Media, including two new categories: Best Music for Visual Media and Best Roots Song.
Global Impact
In total, more than 70 artists were recognized across both ceremonies, highlighting Latin music’s unprecedented global reach.
“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,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy.
Both ceremonies celebrate the genre’s evolution from regional sounds to a global cultural force, with Bad Bunny positioned to potentially make history with his unprecedented nominations.
When and Where to Watch
Latin Grammy Awards
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Thursday, Nov. 13 – 8 p.m. ET/PT
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Live from Las Vegas on TelevisaUnivision platforms in the U.S.
Billboard Latin Music Awards
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Thursday, Oct. 23 – 8 p.m. ET
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Live on Telemundo from the James L. Knight Center in Miami. The event will also stream on the Telemundo app, Peacock, and across Latin America and the Caribbean on Telemundo Internacional.
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