HEAT Latin Music Awards 2026 Nominations

The HEAT Latin Music Awards unveiled its 2026 nominees on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Karol G Leads Nominations

Karol G received 10 nominations including best female artist, best urban artist, album of the year with Tropicoqueta, and best viral song with 'Bby WOW'.

Bad Bunny and Shakira Close Behind

Bad Bunny, Carlos Rivera, and Shakira each received seven nominations, following Karol G.

Hosted in Mexico

The 2026 edition will be hosted in Mexico for the first time in collaboration with Jalisco government and Puerto Vallarta municipality.

Diana Montes Statement

Diana Montes, general director of HEAT Latin Music Awards, said, 'Jalisco is not simply providing us with a venue, it is giving us a home and a place to come together once again around music.'

“Jalisco is not simply providing us with a venue, it is giving us a home and a place to come together once again around music.”

Ceremony Date and Platform

The awards ceremony will be held on November 5 at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center and streamed live on LosHeat.tv.

HEAT Week Dates

HEAT Week runs from October 31 to November 5, with the awards ceremony on November 5.

Karol G's Nominations

Karol G is nominated for best female artist, best urban artist, album of the year with Tropicoqueta, and best viral song with 'Bby WOW'.

Other Nominees

Bad Bunny, Carlos Rivera, and Shakira each received seven nominations, following Karol G.

Best Male Artist Nominees

Bad Bunny, Feid, Carín León, Alejandro Fernández, Carlos Rivera, Maluma, J Balvin, Manuel Turizo, Wisin, Alejandro Sanz, Quevedo, Rels B, Danny Ocean, Ricardo Montaner.

Best Female Artist Nominees

Karol G, Shakira, Elena Rose, Rosalía, Tini, Emilia, Anitta, Kenia Os, Aitana, Kany García, Greeicy, Mon Laferte, Cazzu, Yuridia, Belinda, Ana Mena, Gloria Trevi, Thalía.

Best Group or Band Nominees

Morat, Grupo Frontera, Grupo Firme, Ha*Ash, Maná, Fuerza Regida, Rawayana, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Los Ángeles Azules, Banda MS LATIN MAFIA, La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De René Camacho, Ke Personajes Intocable, Grupo Niche, Santos Bravos, Cultura Profética, Los Tucanes De Tijuana.

Best Urban Artist Nominees

Beéle, Ryan Castro, Kapo, Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, Karol G, J Balvin, Feid Arcángel, Wisin, Farruko, Maluma, Young Miko, Rels B, Quevedo, El Malilla, Trueno, Bad Gyal, Duki.

Best Viral Song Nominees

'CHÉVERE' by Aria Vega, 'Dai Dai' by Shakira and Burna Boy, 'LA VILLA' by Ryan Castro, Kapo, Gangsta, 'BbY WOW' by Karol G, Judeline, Rusowsky.