Latin Grammy Awards 2025: Pepe Aguilar, Gloria Estefan, Danny Lux and Ivan Cornejo perform
The Latin Recording Academy has revealed the first list of performers for the 26th annual Latin Grammy Awards, which will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on November 13.
Among the announced artists are Musica Mexicana acts Karen León, Pepe Aguilar and Los Tigres del Norte. wistful serino singer-songwriters Ivan Cornejo and Danny Lux; Latin pop icon Gloria Estefan and Colombian rock band Murat.
“Happy to be at the biggest Latin music festival! Even more so because it features music from Mexico. Long live Mariachi!” Aguilar told the Times. His latest project “Mi Suerte Es Ser Mexicano” was nominated for Ranchero/mariachi Album.
“I am so honored to be part of this musical celebration,” Leon wrote on Instagram. The 36-year-old singer received three nominations, including Album of the Year, Album of Contemporary Mexican Music for his LP “Palabra de To’s (Seca),” as well as Regional Song for “Si Tú Me Vieras” featuring Maluma. Leon will make history next year by becoming the first Latin music act to perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The unique venue features a 16K wraparound LED display.
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“It’s crazy to even say I’m performing at the Latin Grammy Awards. I think about my parents, all their struggles, and how far we’ve come.” Danilox Shared in a statement. “This isn’t just my moment. It’s for every child who grew up watching their parents struggle for a better life.”
The 21-year-old Coachella Valley native celebrated his second Latin Grammy nomination (“Leyenda” was nominated for Contemporary Mexican Music Album) by revealing Billboard on Sunset Boulevard Who praised his parents.
Also expected to take the stage is Spanish singer Rafael, who will receive the Personality of the Year award for 2025. The honoree’s career spans six decades, having first wowed audiences during the Eurovision Song Contests in 1966 and 1967, where he received recognition for his popular songs “Yo Soy Aquél” and “Hablemos del Amor” respectively.