Karol G leads the nominations for the 2026 HEAT Latin Music Awards with 10 nods, including Best Female Artist, Best Urban Artist, Album of the Year for *Tropicoqueta* and Best Viral Song for “Bby WOW”. Bad Bunny follows with nine nominations, while Carlos Rivera and Shakira each receive seven, highlighting the breadth of established and contemporary Latin music talent recognised this year.

The ceremony, renamed HEAT Latin Music Awards al Estilo Jalisco, will be held in Mexico for the first time on 5 November at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center. It will form part of HEAT Week, running from 31 October to 5 November, and will be streamed on LosHeat.tv, with fans invited to vote for nominees; the full list spans pop, urban, regional Mexican, tropical, rock and creator categories.