An AP-hosted red-carpet livestream will begin at 5 p.m. Eastern on YouTube, ahead of the 8 p.m. Eastern main telecast.

The telecast follows last year’s Miami ceremony in a return to Las Vegas, with a one-hour pre-show before the main program.

The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards feature performances by Bad Bunny, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Karol G, Marco Antonio Solís, Chuwi, Fuerza Regida with Jesús Ortiz Paz, Pepe Aguilar, Aitana, Ivan Cornejo, DannyLux, Gloria Estefan, Kakalo, Carín León, Liniker, Morat, Los Tigres del Norte, and Raphael, who is celebrated as the 2025 Person of the Year.

Bad Bunny leads nominations with 12, while Edgar Barrera and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso follow with 10 each, tying Barrera for second place.

Both Bad Bunny and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso are nominated for Album of the Year and Record of the Year, joining a field that includes Rauw Alejandro, Gloria Estefan, Vicente García, Joaquina, Natalia Lafourcade, Carín León, Liniker, Elena Rose, and Alejandro Sanz.

The Academy has emphasized a global focus and a distinct international component, setting it apart from a U.S.-centric prestige in music awards.

Analysts discuss the significance of winning Best New Artist as a gateway to visibility and future career trajectory for nominees.

The piece presents a feature-style forecast with insights from multiple Billboard editors on why certain artists and songs are favored to win.

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The predicted winner could join an elite cohort in Latin music, potentially shaping the genre’s future direction.

In 2025, new categories include music for visual media and roots song, with changes to urban categories redefining eligibility and remix rules to emphasize original work and a higher urban element threshold.

The new categories expand recognition for original Latin music in films, TV, and other media, and honor writers of traditional roots songs across Latin communities.

The urban/urban fusion category has been renamed and tightened: remixes qualify only if the original version released in the same eligibility year, and the urban element threshold rises to 60%.

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Public and industry reaction to nominations is characterized by shock and gratitude, with many artists calling the recognition a dream come true.

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The ceremony is set for November 13 at the MGM Grand with noon start times; tickets are available through axs.com.

Latin Grammys and Grammys are sister organizations with a shared voting process, and all Latin Grammy voting members will be invited to join the Recording Academy in 2025 as part of a new member class.

Manuel Abud explains the closer ties to the Recording Academy and notes Raphael’s recognition as 2025 Person of the Year within the evolving relationship between the organizations.

Raphael is honored as the 2025 Person of the Year, reflecting growing integration with the broader Grammy ecosystem.

Nominees span Latin America, the U.S., and Spain, highlighted as reshaping Latin music sounds.

The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards will air from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on TelevisaUnivision, with a pre-show and a red-carpet livestream hosted by AP News on YouTube.

Song of the Year contenders include Bad Bunny’s Baile Inolvidable and Karol G’s Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido, with editors weighing melody, emotion, and lasting appeal.

Yerai Cortés is highlighted as the first flamenco guitarist nominated in this category, underscoring flamenco’s rising influence in Latin music.

Notable nominees include Isadora, Paloma Morphy, and Yerai Cortés, each bringing distinct stylistic perspectives.

Predictions for Record of the Year favor Bad Bunny’s Baile Inolvidable and DTӜF, while considering Conociendo Rusia and Jorge Drexler for production excellence.

Billboard’s editorial team previews winners across top categories, offering expert predictions for Album, Song, Record of the Year, and Best New Artist.

The Best New Artist list features Alleh, Annasofia, Yerai Cortés, Juliane Gamboa, Camila Guevara, Isadora, Alex Luna, Paloma Morphy, Sued Nunes, and Ruzzi, with notes on each contender’s background.

Album of the Year is led by Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos, with Gloria Estefan and Rauw Alejandro among the potential challengers.

Viewers should distinguish between the Premiere ceremony and the main telecast, with a broader parallel to the Grammy process in terms of scope.

Winning can be life-changing, offering validation and opportunities for greater industry visibility.

Earlier Grammy winners like Carlos Santana, Kacey Musgraves, and Grupo Frontera are slated to perform at the event.

Raphael’s performance as the 2025 Person of the Year highlight showcases his enduring impact as an established Latin ballad legend at age 82.