The 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards ceremony took place tonight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. With 60 categories and artists representing an estimated 62 countries, the 2026 Latin Grammys are more exciting and competitive than ever.
Below are Latine artists who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community or are adjacent to queer identities without labeling themselves.
Editor’s note: This list will be updated live during the 2026 Latin Grammys ceremony.
Rosalía (7 Nominations; 5 Wins)
The Spanish star — who’s acknowledged a past relationship with actress and Euphoria costar Hunter Schafer — was nominated for a whopping seven categories.
(LOSS) Record of the Year: “La Perla” (featuring Yahritza y Su Esencia)
(WIN) Album of the Year: LUX (Complete Works)
(WIN) Song of the Year: “La Perla” (songwriter)
(WIN) Best Pop Song: “La Perla” (songwriter)
(WIN) Best Alternative Music Album: LUX (Complete Works)
(LOSS) Best Portuguese Language Song: “Memória” (co-writer)
(WIN) Best Short Form Music Video: “Sauvignon Blanc (Official Video)”
Mon Laferte (6 Nominations)
Spanning six categories, Chilean singer Mon Laferte is one of the most-nominated artists at the 2026 Latin Grammys. While the artist hasn’t labeled her sexuality, she’s discussed queer subtext in her music and has talked about being able to “love and desire anyone.”
(LOSS) Record of the Year: “Femme Fatale”
(LOSS) Album of the Year: FEMME FATALE
(LOSS) Song of the Year: “Femme Fatale” (songwriter)
(LOSS) Best Pop Song: “Melancolía” (songwriter)
(LOSS) Best Alternative Song: “1:30” (co-writer)
(LOSS) Best Singer-Songwriter Album: FEMME FATALE
Bruses (3 Nominations)
Bruses, a self-proclaimed “emo lesbian queen” from Mexico, explores emo and pop rock sounds through her work. This year, she’s received three nominations.
(LOSS) Best Alternative Music Album: DESDE EL COMA
(LOSS) Best Alternative Song: “QUERIDA AMALIA:” (co-writer)
(LOSS) Best Pop/Rock Song: “Ratera” (co-writer)
Anitta (2 Nominations; 1 Win)
Anitta, who identifies as bisexual, has spent years spotlighting Brazilian music to a global audience. Her latest album, EQUILIBRIVM, is nominated for what’s arguably the biggest award of the night: Album of the Year.
(LOSS) Album of the Year: EQUILIBRIVM
(WIN) Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album: EQUILIBRIVM
Kany García (2 Nominations)
Kany García, a Puerto Rican singer who came out in 2016, has been one of the most popular lesbian musicians in Latine pop music over the last few years. García has earned two nominations at the 2026 Latin Grammys.
(LOSS) Best Traditional Pop Album: Puerta Abierta
(LOSS) Best Pop Song: “A La Niña Que Fui” (co-writer)
Nic (2 Nominations)
Nic, formerly known by a name still showing in the official Instagram bio, is a queer singer from Peru who writes about relationships with women. This year, Nic has been recognized for the (Enamorada) album and co-writing the song “(favorito).”
(LOSS) Best Contemporary Pop Album: (Enamorada)
(LOSS) Best Pop Song: “(favorito)” (co-writer)
Covi Quintana (2 Nominations)
The Dominican singer has publicly explored attraction to women in her music, including the 2023 song “La Cura.” Her nominations span merengue and bachata as well as singer-songwriter music.
(LOSS) Best Merengue/Bachata Album: Oye Eta Vaina
(LOSS) Best Singer-Songwriter Song: “Temblor Y Réplica” (songwriter)
Young Miko (1 Nomination)
Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko is open about being a lesbian and regularly raps about being attracted to women — just like male reggaetoneros would. Miko’s latest project, Do Not Disturb: Late Checkout, earned one nomination this year.
(LOSS) Best Urban Music Album: Do Not Disturb: Late Checkout
Pablo Alborán (1 Nomination)
Spanish artist Pablo Alborán, who came out as gay in 2020, returns to the Latin Grammys ceremony with his latest pop album, KM0. As an actor, Alborán plays Jon Balanzetegui on Netflix’s Breathless and is set to return for a new season.
(LOSS) Best Contemporary Pop Album: KM0
Esteman (1 Nomination)
Gay musician Esteman, known as a romantic, theatrical artist from Colombia, is nominated for an album created with Argentine singer Daniela Spalla.
(LOSS) Best Traditional Pop Album: Amorío (with Daniela Spalla)
Tokischa (1 Nomination)
Dominican rapper Tokischa is a polarizing artist whose lyrics often stir up controversy. Having described herself as sexually fluid, Tokischa was nominated for a songwriting award at the 2026 Latin Grammys, not for a vocal performance.
(LOSS) Best Rap/Hip Hop Song: “Mono” (co-writer)
Francisco Victoria (1 Nomination)
Queer Chilean alternative pop artist Francisco Victoria is known for his behind-the-scenes work as a songwriter, and his nomination comes from a track recorded and released by Francisca Valenzuela.
(LOSS) Best Alternative Song: “BUGAMBILIA” (co-writer; with Francisca Valenzuela)
Urias (1 Nomination; 1 Win)
Urias, a trans Brazilian singer whose music combines Brazilian roots and alternative pop, has been recognized for her latest album, CARRANCA.
(WIN) Best Portuguese Language Rock or Alternative Album: CARRANCA
Luedji Luna (1 Nomination)
Drawing inspiration from Afro-Brazilian roots, jazz, and R&B, Luedji Luna is bisexual and competed in the Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album category for her album Antes Que a Terra Acabe.
(LOSS) Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album: Antes Que a Terra Acabe
Luísa Sonza (1 Nomination)
Bisexual pop star Luísa Sonza has focused on Spanish-language collaborations that reach fans beyond Brazil. Sonza’s nomination at the 2026 Latin Grammys is for a reggaeton duet with Mexican singer Sofía Reyes.
(LOSS) Best Reggaeton Performance: “Uñas Afiladas” (with Sofía Reyes)
Lauana Prado (1 Nomination; 1 Win)
The openly bisexual singer has found mainstream success in sertanejo, Brazil’s country music tradition. Her live release earned a nomination in the genre’s dedicated category.
(WIN) Best Sertaneja Music Album: Raiz BH (Ao Vivo / Deluxe)
Bia Ferreira (1 Nomination)
Bia Ferreira’s Améfrica album has been nominated for Best MPB at this year’s Latin Grammys. As a Black lesbian artist, Ferreira explores themes of sexuality, faith, and social inequality through her work.
(LOSS) Best MPB (Música Popular Brasileira)/MAPB (Música Afro-Portuguesa Brasileira) Album: Améfrica
Juliana Linhares (1 Nomination)
From Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Juliana Linhares is outspoken about LGBTQ+ rights and her Brazilian Northeast roots. Her latest album, Até Cansar o Cansaço, earned Linhares her first-ever Latin Grammy nomination.
(LOSS) Best Portuguese Language Roots Album: Até Cansar o Cansaço
Johnny Hooker (1 Nomination; 1 Win)
Johnny Hooker, a gay Brazilian artist known for his cinematic music videos, theatrical flair, and powerful lyricism, was nominated for writing a song that he’s recorded with the legendary Ney Matogrosso.
In his acceptance speech, the singer exclaimed: “Long live a free, sovereign, and democratic Latin America!”
(WIN) Best Portuguese Language Song: “Viver e Morrer de Amor na América Latina” (songwriter)
Leci Brandão (1 Nomination; 1 Win)
The Brazilian samba veteran addressed same-sex love in her music decades before queer visibility became a familiar entertainment-industry conversation. Her career-spanning album competes in the samba and pagode field.
(WIN) Best Samba/Pagode Album: 50 Anos De Carreira
Lifetime Achievement Awards
The Latin Recording Academy handed this year’s Special Awards to honorees on Monday, November 9, a few days ahead of the official televised ceremony. This year, two LGBTQ+ artists received Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Alaska
Through her work as Alaska y Dinarama and Fangoria, Mexican-born Spanish singer Alaska — who identifies as bisexual — was a very prominent musician in Spain’s punk and new wave scenes.
Alaska’s hit song “A Quién Le Importa,” released in 1986, has been an LGBTQ+ anthem for generations. In 2026, the Academy is honoring the singer for a career spanning five decades.
(HONOREE) Special Honor: Lifetime Achievement Award (Premio a la Excelencia Musical)
Daniela Mercury
Daniela Mercury came out as a lesbian in 2013, at age 47, as living proof that embracing your most authentic self is always worth it. The Brazilian superstar, born in Salvador, Bahia, has been a pioneer in bringing axé music to stages around the world.
With hit songs like “Swing da Cor,” “O Canto da Cidade,” and “Rapunzel,” Mercury is the first-ever axé music artist to receive this honor from the Latin Grammys. In her acceptance speech, she advocated for artistic freedom and LGBTQ+ rights.
(HONOREE) Special Honor: Lifetime Achievement Award (Premio a la Excelencia Musical)