2025 Latin Grammys: Bad Bunny Leads Nominees; New Categories Highlight Traditional and Modern Fusion

September 17, 2025
2025 Latin Grammys: Bad Bunny Leads Nominees; New Categories Highlight Traditional and Modern Fusion
  • The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards, scheduled for November 13 in Las Vegas, will feature notable nominees like Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, Karol G, and Natalia Lafourcade, with multiple nominations across major categories such as Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year.

  • This year's ceremony introduces two new categories: Best Music for Visual Media and Best Roots Song, emphasizing a blend of traditional sounds with modern and cinematic music.

  • The awards aim to showcase Latin music talent and stories shaping global culture, according to a statement from TelevisaUnivision.

  • Kali Uchis, a bilingual artist known for her influence and hits like 'Telepatía,' will participate in Latin Music Week in Miami from October 20-24 with an exclusive Superstar Q&A.

  • Uchis is currently on a sold-out U.S. arena tour celebrating her decade-long career and her latest album 'Sincerely,' which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.

  • She will use her appearance at the event to discuss her artistic evolution, creative process, and her journey from early SoundCloud releases to chart-topping hits.

  • Bad Bunny, whose 2025 achievements include the historic success of his album 'DeBí Tirar Más Fotos' and his Puerto Rico residency, will also promote his new film 'Happy Gilmore 2' during this busy year.

  • His album 'DeBí Tirar Más Fotos' is associated with his 'No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí' residency, which concludes on September 20 after a 30-date run, marking a significant milestone.

  • Bad Bunny's broad appeal across streaming, sales, and airplay charts underscores his influence across genres like pop, urban, and Regional Mexican, making 2025 a landmark year.

  • Despite his success, some artists like Karol G and Fuerza Regida did not receive nominations, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the awards and ongoing industry dynamics.

  • The nominations are based on Billboard chart performance from September 14, 2024, to September 6, 2025, considering streaming, sales, radio airplay, and touring data.

  • Liniker, a trailblazing Brazilian trans artist, is making history with seven nominations, including in the 'Big Four' categories, and is the first trans artist to be nominated in these major categories.

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