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Meet the Rising Stars Competing for Best New Artist at the Latin Grammys
Eleven emerging artists from Latin America, the United States and Spain are competing for Best New Artist at the 2026 Latin Grammys, which will be held in Las Vegas on 12 November. The category has previously recognised artists who later achieved wide success, making this year’s nomination an important opportunity for new musicians to reach a larger audience.
The field has 11 nominees, one more than the usual 10. The article speaks with four of them: Colombian singer Aria Vega, Mexican-American artist Delilah, Peruvian singer Fabian, and Mexican-Swedish musician Sofia Monroy. Vega says her nomination reflects the support of her family, team and Barranquilla community; she is also preparing a debut album, *Costeñita Core*, rooted in her Caribbean identity.
In short
- Eleven artists are nominated for Best New Artist.
- The 2026 Latin Grammys take place in Las Vegas on 12 November.
- Aria Vega says her debut album draws on her Caribbean roots.
Explained simply
The Latin Grammys recognise music recorded in Spanish and Portuguese, as well as work connected to Latin music. Best New Artist is for emerging performers, and its nominees come from across Latin America, the United States and Spain. The award can introduce musicians to listeners beyond their existing audiences.
This year’s field includes Colombian singer Aria Vega, Mexican-American artist Delilah, Peruvian singer Fabian and Mexican-Swedish musician Sofia Monroy. Vega has described her nomination as recognition of support from her family, team and community in Barranquilla, and is preparing an album drawing on her Caribbean identity.