Rosalía makes Latin Grammy history as first woman to win album of the year three times

Spanish pop star Rosalía has set a new milestone in Latin Grammy history, becoming the first woman artist to win the album of the year award three times.

The 27th Latin Grammy Awards were held last Thursday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, in the United States, where Rosalía set the record.

She won this year's album of the year prize for 'Lux', released in 2025. She had previously won the same award in 2019 for 'El Mal Querer' and in 2022 for 'Motomami'.

In total, the Spanish star took home five trophies at this year's ceremony. Her song 'La Perla' won song of the year and best pop song. She also received the best alternative music album award and the best short form music video award for the song 'Sauvignon Blanc'.

Holding her awards, Rosalía answered her critics. 'To those who told me I was not a good enough artist or that my music was too strange — luckily I did not listen to them. That is why I have won these awards now,' she said.

Another major attraction of the night was Puerto Rican reggaeton legend Daddy Yankee, who received the 'Person of the Year' honour — the first Latin urban artist to do so.

Daddy Yankee lit up the stage performing his popular songs. Rappers French Montana and LL Cool J joined his performance, as did Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh, who became the first Indian artist to perform on the Latin Grammy stage.

Another big surprise of the ceremony was singer Bobby Pulido's retirement announcement. A week after winning a seat in the US House of Representatives as a Democrat in the midterm elections, he won the third Latin Grammy of his career, taking best Tejano album for 'Bobby Pulido and Friends: Una Tuya y Una Mia (Vol. 2 / En Vivo)'.

It was while accepting this award that Pulido announced his retirement from the music world, saying he would now devote himself fully to politics.