# Karol G Leads 2026 HEAT Latin Music Awards Nominations

> Karol G tops 2026 HEAT Latin Music Awards with 10 nominations including best female artist and viral hit.
- Title: Karol G Leads 2026 HEAT Latin Music Awards Nominations
- Summary: Karol G tops 2026 HEAT Latin Music Awards with 10 nominations including best female artist and viral hit. Karol G leads 2026 HEAT Latin Music Awards…
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/latin/heat-latin-music-awards-2026-nominations-list-karol-g-1236345769
- Author: Jessica Roiz
- Published: 2026-09-24T23:00:00+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Karol G leads 2026 HEAT Latin Music Awards nominations with 10 nods including best female artist and viral song.