List of Puerto Rican Grammy Award winners and nominees

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The following is a list of Grammy Awards winners and nominees who were born in or trace any ancestry to the archipelago and island of Puerto Rico.

This list is current as of the 68th Grammy Awards ceremony held on February 1, 2026.

Album of the Year

Album of the Year is awarded to a whole album. The recipient of the award is the performing artist, featured artist, songwriter, producer, recording engineer, mixer, and/or mastering engineer for the album.

YearNominees(s)WorkResult Ref.
1969José FelicianoFeliciano!Nominated [1]
1984Irene CaraFlashdance: Original Soundtrack from the Motion PictureNominated [2]
1996David Morales (as producer)DaydreamNominated [3]
2012Bruno MarsDoo-Wops & HooligansNominated [4]
201824K MagicWon
2019Tainy (as producer)Invasion of PrivacyNominated [5]
2022 DVLP (as songwriter)JusticeNominated [6]
Tito "Earcandy" Vásquez (as engineer/mixer)Back of My MindNominated [7]
Nickie Jon Pabón (as engineer/mixer)MonteroNominated [8]
2023Bad Bunny and
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Un Verano Sin Ti Nominated [9]
2026Bad Bunny and
List
  • Chuwi, Dei V, Los Pleneros de la Cresta, Omar Courtz, and RaiNao (as featured artists), Los Sopranos and various others (as musicians), Big Jay, La Paciencia, Mag, and Tainy (as producers and songwriters), and Antonio Caraballo, Luis Amed Irizarry and various others (as engineers/mixers)
Debí Tirar Más Fotos Won

Record of the Year

Record of the Year is awarded to a single song. The recipient of the award is the performing artist, producer, recording engineer, mixer, and/or mastering engineer for the song.

YearNominees(s)WorkResult Ref.
1984Irene Cara"Flashdance... What a Feeling"Nominated [2]
2000Ricky Martin and Robi Rosa (as producer)"Livin' la Vida Loca"Nominated [10][11]
2012Bruno Mars"Grenade"Nominated [4]
2014"Locked Out of Heaven"Nominated
2016"Uptown Funk"Won
2018"24K Magic"Won
Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Gaby Music (as engineer/mixer)"Despacito"Nominated [12][13]
2019Bad Bunny, Tainy (as producer), and Simone Torres (as engineer/mixer)"I Like It"Nominated [9][5][14]
Lorenzo Cardona (as engineer/mixer)"Rockstar"Nominated [15]
2022Bruno Mars"Leave the Door Open"Won [4]
2026"APT."Nominated
Bad Bunny, La Paciencia and Hydra Hitz (as producers and engineers/mixers), and Antonio Caraballo (as engineer/mixer)"DTMF"Nominated [9][16][17]

Song of the Year

Song of the Year is awarded for a single song. The recipient of the award is the songwriter who wrote the lyrics and/or melodies to the song.

YearNominees(s)WorkResult Ref.
2000Robi Rosa"Livin' la Vida Loca"Nominated [11]
2004Jorge Calderón"Keep Me In Your Heart"Nominated [18]
Luis Resto"Lose Yourself"Nominated [19]
2011Bruno Mars"F**k You"Nominated [4]
2012"Grenade"Nominated
2014"Locked Out of Heaven"Nominated
2018"That's What I Like"Won
Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi"Despacito"Nominated [13][12]
2022Bruno Mars"Leave the Door Open"Won [4]
2025"Die with a Smile"Nominated
2026Bad Bunny, La Paciencia, Mag, and Hugo René Sención Sanabria"DTMF"Nominated [9][16][20]

Best New Artist

Best New Artist is awarded to an artist who achieves a breakthrough which establishes the public identity of the artist.

YearNominees(s)Result Ref.
1969José FelicianoWon [1]
1981Irene CaraNominated [2]
2026The Marías (lead vocalist María Zardoya)Nominated [21]

Pop and Dance/Electronic

Best Pop Solo Performance

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2012Bruno Mars"Grenade"Nominated [4]
2014"When I Was Your Man"Nominated
2023Bad Bunny"Moscow Mule"Nominated [9]

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2016Bruno Mars"Uptown Funk"Won [4]
2018Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee"Despacito"Nominated [12][13]
2021Bad Bunny"Un Día (One Day)"Nominated [9]
2025Bruno Mars"Die with a Smile"Nominated [4]
2026"APT."Nominated

Best Pop Vocal Album

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2000Ricky Martin Ricky MartinNominated [10]
2012Bruno MarsDoo-Wops & HooligansNominated [4]
2014Unorthodox JukeboxWon

Best Dance Pop Recording

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2026Nickie Jon Pabón (as engineer/mixer)"Illegal"Nominated [8]

Best Dance/Electronic Recording

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2000Hex Hector (as producer) "I Will Go with You"Nominated [22]
Jennifer Lopez"Waiting for Tonight"Nominated [23]
2001"Let's Get Loud"Nominated

Best Dance/Electronic Album

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2017Louie VegaLouie Vega Starring...XXVIIINominated [24]

Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1997David MoralesN/a[a]Nominated [3]
1999"My All (Classic and Club mixes)"Won
Masters at WorkN/a[a]Nominated [24][25]
2000Nominated
Hex HectorNominated [22]
2001"I Turn To You (Hex Hector Mix)"Won
2004 Masters at Work"Lei Lo Lai (MAW Mix)"Nominated [24][25]
2006Louie Vega"Superfly Louie Vega EOL Mix)"Won [24]
2010Dennis Ferrer"Don't Believe in Love (Dennis Ferrer Objektivity Mix)"Nominated [26]
2012Ralphi Rosario"Only Girl (In the World) (Rosabel Club Mix)"Nominated [27]
2018Louie Vega"Can't Let You Go (Louie Vega Roots Mix)"Nominated [24]
2021"Praying For You (Louie Vega Main Mix)"Nominated

Rock, Metal, and Alternative

Best Rock Song

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2004Jorge Calderón"Disorder in the House"Nominated [18]

R&B, Rap, and Spoken Word Poetry

Best R&B Performance

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2018Bruno Mars"That's What I Like"Won [4]
2022Silk Sonic (band member Bruno Mars)"Leave the Door Open"Won [28]

Best R&B Song

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2001Robi Rosa"Thong Song"Nominated [11]
2016Gina Figueroa"Really Love"Won [29]
2018Bruno Mars"That's What I Like"Won [4]
2022Silk Sonic (band member Bruno Mars)"Leave the Door Open"Won [28]
2026Ephrem Louis Lopez Jr."It Depends"Nominated [30]

Best Rap Performance

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2017Fat Joe"All the Way Up"Nominated [31]

Best Melodic Rap Performance

Best Melodic Rap Performance is awarded to a single song. The recipient of the award is the performing artist.

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2003Fat Joe"What's Luv?"Nominated [31]
2011Bruno Mars"Nothin' on You"Nominated [4]

Best Rap Song

Best Rap Song is awarded to a single song. The recipient of the award is the songwriter.

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2004Luis Resto"Lose Yourself"Won [19][32]
2011"Not Afraid"Nominated
Bruno Mars"Nothin' on You"Nominated [4]
2013"Young, Wild & Free"Nominated
2017Fat Joe"All the Way Up"Nominated [31]
2018Héctor Delgado"Chase Me"Nominated [33]
2024Ephrem Louis Lopez Jr."Barbie World"Nominated [30]

Best Rap Album

Best Rap Album is awarded to a whole album. The recipient of the award is the performing artist, featured artist, producer, engineer, and/or mixer.

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1999Big PunCapital PunishmentNominated [34]

Jazz, Traditional Pop, Contemporary Instrumental, and Musical Theater

Best Jazz Performance

Best Jazz Performance is awarded to a single song. The recipient of the award is the performing artist.

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2010Miguel Zenón"Villa Palmeras"Nominated [35]
2019"Cadenas"Nominated

Best Jazz Instrumental Album

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1969Eddie Gómez (trio member [as bassist])Bill Evans at the Montreux Jazz FestivalWon [36]
1970What's NewNominated [37]
1972The Bill Evans AlbumWon [38]
1975The Tokyo ConcertNominated [39]
1977Since We MetNominated [40]
1977 Eddie Gómez (as bassist)The LeprechaunWon [41]
1979FriendsWon [42]
2013Eddie GómezFurther ExplorationsNominated [43]

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2005David SánchezCoralNominated [44]
2012Miguel ZenónAlma Adentro: The Puerto Rican SongbookNominated [35]
2023Eddie GómezCenter StageNominated [43]
2025Miguel ZenónGolden CityNominated [35]

Best Latin Jazz Album

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1995
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Danzón (Dance On)Won [45]
Jerry GonzálezCrossroadsNominated [46]
Eddie Palmieri PalmasNominated [47]
Ray BarrettoTabooNominated [48]
1996 Eddie PalmieriAreteNominated [47]
Jerry GonzálezPensativoNominated [46]
1997 Steve BerriosAnd Then Some!Nominated [49]
Ray BarrettoMy SummertimeNominated [48]
1998
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HabanaWon [44][50]
Giovanni HidalgoHands of RhythmNominated [51]
1999
List
  • Edwin Bonilla (as percussionist), Tito Puente (as timbalero)
Hot HouseWon [52]
Ray BarrettoContactNominated [48]
David SánchezObsessionNominated [44]
2000
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Latin SoulWon [53]
Bobby RodríguezLatin Jazz ExplosionNominated [54]
2001Bobby SanabriaAfro-Cuban Dream... Live & in ClaveNominated [55]
David Sánchez[b]MelazaNominated [44]
2002 NocturneWon
TravesíaNominated
Carlos HenriquezSupernovaNominated [56]
2003Dave ValentinThe GatheringWon [57]
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  • Ray Vega (as trumpeter) and Rubén Rodríguez (as bassist)
Birds Of A FeatherNominated [58][59]
John SantosS.F. BayNominated [60]
2005
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Land of the SunWon [61]
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Another Kind of Blue: The Latin Side of Miles DavisNominated [62][50][57][63]
Jerry GonzálezJerry Gonzalez y los Piratas del FlamencoNominated [46]
2006Eddie PalmieriListen Here!Won [47]
Sammy Figueroa...And Sammy Walked InNominated [64]
Ray BarrettoTime Was – Time IsNominated [48]
2007Eddie PalmieriSimpáticoWon [47]
Edsel GómezCubist MusicNominated [62]
2008Bobby SanabriaBig Band Urban FolktalesNominated [55]
Sammy FigueroaThe MagicianNominated [64]
2009
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Song for ChicoWon [65][66]
Papo VázquezMarooned/AisladoNominated [67]
Nestor TorresNouveau LatinoNominated [68]
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The Latin Side of Wayne ShorterNominated [59][69]
2010 Miguel ZenónEsta PlenaNominated [35]
Chembo CornielThings I Wanted to DoNominated [70]
2013
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ImpromptuNominated [56]
Bobby SanabriaMultiverseNominated [55]
List
New Cuban ExpressNominated [50]
2015
List
  • Christopher "Chilo" Cajigas (as spoken word vocalist), Ivan Renta (as saxophonist), and Joe Rodríguez (as percussionist)
The Offense of the DrumWon [65][71]
2016Miguel ZenónIdentities Are ChangeableNominated [35]
2017Andy GonzálezEntre ColegasNominated [72]
2018Miguel ZenónTípicoNominated [35]
2019Bobby SanabriaWest Side Story ReimaginedNominated [55]
Miguel ZenónYo Soy La TradiciónNominated [35]
2020David SánchezCaribNominated [44]
Miguel ZenónSonero: The Music of Ismael RiveraNominated [35]
2021
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  • Carlos "Carly" Maldonado (as percussionist) and Ivan Renta (as saxophonist)
Four QuestionsWon [73][74]
2022 Miguel ZenónEl Arte Del BoleroNominated [35]
Carlos HenriquezThe South Bronx StoryNominated [56]
List
  • Jóse Madera (as arranger), Papo Vázquez and Tito Puente (as composers), Carlos "Carly" Maldonado (as percussionist), and Ivan Renta (as saxophonist)
Virtual BirdlandNominated [75]
2023
List
  • Carlos "Carly" Maldonado (as percussionist) and Ivan Renta (as saxophonist)
Fandango at the Wall in New YorkWon [76][77]
Miguel ZenónMúsica de las AméricasNominated [35]
2024El Arte del Bolero Vol. 2Won
Bobby SanabriaVox HumanaNominated [55]
2025Zaccai Curtis and
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  • Luques Curtis (as bassist) Willie Martínez (as timbalero), Camilo Molina (as conguero), and Reinaldo de Jesus (as bongosero)
Cubop Lives!Won [78][79][80][81][82]
2026
List
  • Carlos "Carly" Maldonado (as percussionist), Ivan Renta (as saxophonist), and Ricardo Rodríguez (as bassist)
Mundoagua – Celebrating Carla BleyNominated [83][84]
Miguel ZenónVanguardia Subterránea: Live at The Village VanguardNominated [35]

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2008Marc Quiñones (as conguero)Good to Go-GoNominated [85]
2010Gerardo Velez and Marc Quiñones (as percussionists)Down the WireNominated [86]

Best Musical Theater Album

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2009Lin-Manuel MirandaIn the HeightsWon [87]
2016Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anthony Ramos (as principal vocalist)HamiltonWon [88][89]

Gospel and Contemporary Christian

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2015David Garcia (as songwriter)"Write Your Story"Nominated [90]
"Shake"Nominated
2016"Feel It"Nominated
2018"Even If"Nominated
2019"Grace Got You"Nominated

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2012David Garcia (as producer)What If We Were RealNominated [91]
2013 Eye on ItWon [92]
GoldNominated [93]
2014OvercomerWon [90]
2015If We're HonestNominated [94]
Welcome to the NewNominated [95]
2016This Is Not a TestWon [96]
2017 American ProdigalNominated [97]
2018LiferNominated [98]
2020 The ElementsNominated [99]

Best Roots Gospel Album

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2022David Garcia (as producer)My SaviorWon [100]

Latin, Global, Reggae, and New Age, Ambient, or Chant

Best Latin Pop Album

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1984José FelicianoMe EnamoréWon [1]
MenudoUna aventura llamada MenudoNominated [101]
1985José FelicianoComo Tu QuieresNominated [1]
MenudoEvoluciónNominated [101]
Johnny LozadaInvítameNominated [102]
1986José Feliciano[c]Es Fácil AmarWon [103]
"Por Ella"Nominated [1]
Ya Soy TuyoNominated
1987"Le Lo Lai"Won
Danny RiveraInolvidable Tito... A Mi Me Pasa lo Mismo que a UstedNominated [104]
1988Amar o MorirNominated [104]
Yolandita MongeLaberinto de AmorNominated [105]
LunnaLunnaNominated [106]
Luis MiguelSoy Como Quiero SerNominated [107]
1990José Feliciano"Cielito Lindo"Won [1]
ChayanneChayanneNominated [108]
1991José Feliciano"¿Por Qué Te Tengo Que Olvidar?"Won [1]
Luis Miguel20 AñosNominated [107]
1993RomanceNominated
1994AriesWon
José FelicianoLatin Street '92Nominated [1]
1995Luis MiguelSegundo RomanceWon [107]
1996
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AmorWon [109][110]
1997 José FelicianoAmericanoNominated [1]
Luis MiguelNada Es Igual…Nominated [107]
1998RomancesWon
1999Ricky MartinVuelveWon [10]
ChayanneAtado a Tu AmorNominated [108]
José FelicianoSeñor BoleroNominated [1]
2000Luis MiguelAmarte Es Un PlacerNominated [107]
List
  • Edwin Bonilla (as percussionist)
Ni Es lo Mismo Ni Es IgualNominated [111]
2001
List
Mi ReflejoNominated [112]
Luis MiguelVivoNominated [107]
2002
List
La Música de Baldemar HuertaWon [113]
ChayanneSimplementeNominated [108]
2003
List
CaralunaWon [114]
2004ChayanneSinceroNominated [108]
Luis Miguel33Nominated [107]
2005Marc AnthonyAmar Sin MentirasWon [115]
List
Pau-LatinaNominated [116]
2007
List
AdentroWon [117]
Obie BermúdezLo Que Trajo el BarcoNominated [118]
2008
List
El Tren de los MomentosWon [119]
List
PapitoNominated [120]
Luis MiguelNavidadesNominated [107]
2009CómplicesNominated
Luis FonsiPalabras del SilencioNominated [12]
Tommy TorresTarde o TempranoNominated [121]
2010
List
Sin FrenosWon [122]
List
5to PisoNominated [123]
2011Paraíso ExpressWon [121]
Kany GarcíaBoleto de EntradaNominated [124]
2013Kany GarciaNominated
List
¿Con Quién Se Queda el Perro?Nominated [125]
IndependienteNominated [126]
2014Draco RosaVidaWon [127]
Tommy Torres12 HistoriasNominated [121]
2015
List
Loco de AmorNominated [128]
2016Ricky Martin[d]A Quien Quiera EscucharWon [10]
TerralNominated [129]
2017
List
Un Besito MásWon [130]
2018
List
  • Nicky Jam (as featured artist and/or songwriter)
El DoradoWon [131]
2019Raquel Sofía2 A.M.Nominated [132]
2020
List
El DiscoWon [133]
List
11:11Nominated [134]
List
FantasíaNominated [135]
Luis FonsiVidaNominated [12]
2021Bad BunnyYHLQMDLGWon [9]
Kany GarcíaMesa Para DosNominated [124]
Ricky MartinPausaNominated [10]
2022
List
  • Tainy (as producer and/or songwriter)
Mis ManosNominated [136]
List
RevelaciónNominated [137]
2023
List
DharmaNominated [138]
2024
List
Don JuanNominated [139]
Pedro CapóLa NetaNominated [140]
2025
List
Las Mujeres Ya No LloranWon [141]
Luis FonsiEl ViajeNominated [12]
Kany GarcíaGarcíaNominated [124]
List
OrquídeasNominated [142]
2026Rauw AlejandroCosa NuestraNominated [143]
List
TropicoquetaNominated [144][145]

Best Música Urbana Album

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2022Bad BunnyEl Último Tour Del MundoWon [9]
Rauw AlejandroAfrodisíacoNominated [143]
List
JoseNominated [146]
List
KG0516Nominated [147]
List
Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)Nominated [148]
2023Bad BunnyUn Verano Sin TiWon [9]
FarrukoLa 167Nominated [149]
Daddy YankeeLeyendaddyNominated [13]
Rauw AlejandroTrap Cake, Vol. 2Nominated [143]
List
The Love & Sex TapeNominated [150]
2024
List
Mañana Será BonitoWon [151]
TainyDataNominated [5]
Rauw AlejandroSaturnoNominated [143]
2025ResidenteLas Letras Ya No ImportanWon [152]
Young Miko[e]Att.Nominated [153]
FerxxocalipsisNominated [154]
Bad BunnyNadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar MañanaNominated [9]
List
RayoNominated [155]
2026Bad BunnyDebí Tirar Más FotosWon [9]
List
  • Wisin (as featured artist and/or songwriter)
Ferxxo Vol X: SagradoNominated [156]
List
MixteipNominated [157]
YandelSinfónico — En VivoNominated [158]

Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2005
List
Street SignsWon [159]
2006La Secta AllStarConsejoNominated [160]
Vico CDesahogoNominated [161]
2007Tego CalderónThe Underdog/El SubestimadoNominated [162]
Calle 13Calle 13Nominated [163]
Black GuayabaLo Demás es PlásticoNominated [164]
2008No Hay EspacioWon
2010Calle 13Los de Atrás Vienen ConmigoWon [163]
Wisin & YandelLa RevoluciónNominated [165]
2011DracoAmor Vincit OmniaNominated [166]
2015Calle 13Multi_ViralWon [163]
2016
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DaleWon [167]
2017iLeiLevitableWon [168]
2018ResidenteResidenteWon [152]
2020 iLeAlmaduraNominated [168]
Bad Bunny OasisNominated
X 100preNominated [9]
2021Cultura ProféticaSobrevolandoNominated [169]
2022
List
OrigenWon [170][171]
2023
List
MotomamiWon [172]
2024
List
Vida CotidianaWon [173]
Eduardo Cabra[f]MartínezNominated [174]
2025¿Quién Trae las Cornetas?Won [175]

Best Tropical Latin Album

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1984Tito PuenteOn BroadwayWon [176]
Willie ColónCorazón GuerreroNominated [177]
Ray Barretto and Adalberto SantiagoTremendo Trío Nominated [48][178]
1985Eddie PalmieriPalo Pa' RumbaWon [47]
Willie ColónCriolloNominated [177]
El Gran Combo de Puerto RicoIn Alaska: Breaking the IceNominated [179]
1986Eddie PalmieriSolitoWon [47]
1987Seis del Solar
List
  • Eddie Montalvo (as percussionist and chorist), Louie Rivera and Ralph Irizarry (as percussionists), Mike Viñas (as bassist), Oscar Hernández (as pianist and synthesizer), and Ricardo Marrero (as pianist, synthesizer, and percussionist)
EscenasWon [180][181]
Willie ColónEspecial No. 5Nominated [177]
Tito PuenteHomenaje a Beny Moré, Vol. 3Nominated [176]
Willie RosarioNueva CosechaNominated [182]
1988Eddie PalmieriLa Verdad – The TruthWon [47]
Seis del Solar
List
  • Bobby Allende, Edgardo Rivera, and Ralph Irizarry (as percussionists), Mike Viñas (as bassist and arranger), Oscar Hernández (as pianist and synthesizer), Ricardo Marrero (as synthesizer), and Tito Allen (as chorist)
Agua de LunaNominated [183][181]
Ray BarrettoAquí Se PuedeNominated [48]
Héctor LavoeStrikes BackNominated [184]
Willie ColónThe WinnersNominated [177]
1989Son del Solar
List
AntecedenteWon [185][181]
Pete "El Conde" RodríguezSalsobitaNominated [186]
Eddie SantiagoSigo AtrevidoNominated [187]
1990Ray BarrettoRitmo en el CorazónWon [48]
Eddie PalmieriAzúcarNominated [47]
Ray BarrettoIrresistibleNominated [48]
Willie ColónSecrets/Altos SecretosNominated [177]
1991Tito PuenteLambada TimbalesWon [176]
Willie ColónColor AmericanoNominated [177]
Tito PuenteTito Puente presents Millie P.Nominated [176]
1992The Mambo King 100th LPNominated
Son del Solar
List
CaminandoNominated [188][181]
1993
List
FrenesíWon [189][190]
Son del Solar
List
  • Arturo Ortiz (as synthesizer and arranger), Eddie Montalvo, George González, Sammy Figueroa and Ralph Irizarry (as percussionists), Mike Viñas (as bassist and arranger), Néstor Sánchez and Tito Allen (as chorists), Oscar Hernández (as pianist, synthesizer and arranger), Papo Gely (as cuatrista), and Papo Vázquez and Reynaldo Jorge (as trombonists)
Amor y ControlNominated [191][181]
El Gran Combo de Puerto RicoGraciasNominated [179]
Ray BarrettoSoy DichosoNominated [48]
1994
List
  • Cheito Quiñones (as chorist and trumpeter), Nelson González (as bassist, percussionist, and tresero), Néstor Torres (as flutist), and Tito Puente (as timbalero)
Mi TierraWon [192][193]
List
  • Cheito Quiñones and Tito Nieves (as chorists), Cucco Peña and Johnny Ortiz (as songwriters), Luis Aquino (as trumpeter), Eddie Torres, Papo Pepín, and Sammy Pagán (as percussionists), Rubén Rodríguez (as bassist), and Sergio George (as pianist)
Azúcar NegraNominated [194]
El Gran Combo de Puerto RicoFirst Class InternationalNominated [179]
Willie ColónHecho en Puerto RicoNominated [177]
1995Jerry RiveraCara de NiñoNominated [195]
1996
List
  • Cheito Quiñones (as chorist) and Edwin Bonilla (as percussionist)
Abriendo PuertasWon [196][197]
Marc AnthonyTodo a Su TiempoNominated [115]
Willie ColónTras La TormentaNominated [177]
1997Dark Latin GrooveDLGNominated [198]
Jerry RiveraFrescoNominated [195]
Tony VegaTony VegaNominated [199]
1998 Olga TañonLlévame ContigoNominated [200]
La IndiaSobre el FuegoNominated [201]
1999Marc AnthonyContra la CorrienteWon [115]
Eddie PalmieriEl Rumbero del PianoNominated [47]
Elvis CrespoSuavementeNominated [202]
Tito PuenteLive at Birdland – Dancemania '99Nominated [176]
2000Mambo BirdlandWon
2001
List
  • Cheito Quiñones (as chorist), Edwin Bonilla (as percussionist), José Feliciano (as vocalist and guitarist), Jorge Díaz Torres (as trombonist), Nelson González (as tresero), Papo Lucca (as arranger), and Yomo Toro (as cuatrista)
Alma CaribeñaWon [203][204]
2003Plena LibreMi RitmoNominated [205]
2005Angel Meléndez and the 911 Mambo OrchestraAngel Meléndez and the 911 Mambo OrchestraNominated [206]
2007Gilberto Santa RosaDirecto al CorazónWon [207]
Tito NievesHoy, Mañana y SiempreNominated [208]
Andy MontañezSalsatón: Salsa con ReggaetonNominated [209]
2008El Gran Combo de Puerto RicoArroz Con HabichuelasNominated [179]
Spanish Harlem OrchestraUnited We SwingNominated [210]
2009José FelicianoSeñor BachataWon [1]
New Swing SextetBack on the Streets... Taste of Spanish Harlem Vol. 2Nominated [211]
Dark Latin GrooveRenacerNominated [198]
2010José Lugo OrchestraGuásabaraWon [212]
2011Spanish Harlem OrchestraViva La TradiciónWon [210]
Gilberto Santa RosaIrrepetibleNominated [207]
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico¡Sin Salsa No Hay Paraíso!Nominated [179]
2012Edwin BonillaHomenaje A Los RumberosNominated [213]
2013Marlow Rosado and La RiqueñaRetroWon [214]
Eddie MontalvoDesde Nueva York a Puerto RicoNominated [215]
Romeo SantosFormula, Vol. 1Nominated [216]
2014Marc Anthony3.0Nominated [115]
Sergio GeorgeSergio George Presents Salsa GiantsNominated [217]
2015El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico50 AniversarioNominated [179]
2016Víctor ManuelleQue Suenen los TamboresNominated [218]
2017José Lugo and Guasábara ComboDonde Están?Won [212]
2019Spanish Harlem OrchestraAnniversaryWon [210]
Charlie ApontePa' GenteNominated [219]
2020Marc AnthonyOpusWon [115]
2021Edwin BonillaInfinitoNominated [213]
Víctor ManuelleMemorias de NavidadNominated [218]
2022 Gilberto Santa RosaColegasNominated [207]
El Gran Combo de Puerto RicoEn CuarentenaNominated [179]
2023Marc AnthonyPa'llá VoyWon [115]
Víctor ManuelleLado A Lado BNominated [218]
Spanish Harlem OrchestraImágenes LatinasNominated [210]
Tito NievesLegendarioNominated [208]
2024 Luis FigueroaVoy A TiNominated [220]
Marc Quiñones (as conguero and bongosero)Mimy Succar & Tony SuccarNominated [221][222]
2025Alma, Corazón y Salsa (Live at Gran Teatro Nacional)Won
Marc AnthonyMuévanseNominated [115]
2026Gilberto Santa RosaDebut y Segunda Tanda, Vol. 2Nominated [207]

Best Música Mexicana Album

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2019Luis Miguel¡México Por Siempre!Won [107]

Best Global Music Performance

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2026Bad Bunny"Eoo"Won [9]

Children's, Comedy, Audio Books, Visual Media, and Music Video/Film

Best Children's Music Album

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1959José Ferrer"Tubby the Tuba"Nominated [223]
1973Rita Moreno"The Electric Company"Won [224]

Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2023Lin-Manuel MirandaAristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the WorldNominated [87]

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2007Joaquin PhoenixWalk the LineWon [225]
2018Lin-Manuel MirandaMoanaNominated [87]
2022In the HeightsNominated
2023EncantoWon
2023
List
West Side StoryNominated [226]
2026Myke Towers and Dres (as vocalists)F1Nominated [227]

Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1984Irene CaraFlashdanceWon [2]

Best Song Written for Visual Media

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2004Luis Resto"Lose Yourself"Nominated [19]
2018Lin-Manuel Miranda"How Far I'll Go"Won [87]
2023"We Don't Talk About Bruno"Won
2024Ephrem Louis Lopez Jr."Barbie World"Nominated [30]

Best Music Film

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2021Freestyle Love Supreme (group member Lin-Manuel Miranda)We Are Freestyle Love SupremeNominated [228][87]

Package, Notes, and Historical

Best Album Cover

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2026Bad BunnyDebí Tirar Más FotosNominated [9]

Production, Engineering, Composition, and Arrangement

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1959Luis P. ValentinCome Fly with MeNominated [229]
"Witchcraft"Nominated
Rafael O. ValentinOther Worlds, Other SoundsNominated [230]
1961Luis P. ValentinElla Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song BookWon [229]
Louis Bellson Swings Jule StyneNominated
1964Ella and Basie!Nominated

Best Instrumental Composition

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2023Miguel Zenón"El País Invisible"Nominated [35]

Classical

Best Opera Recording

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1987Justino DíazVerdi: OtelloNominated [231]

Best Classical Solo Vocal Album

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1975Martina ArroyoThere's a Meeting Here TonightNominated [232]

Best Contemporary Classical Composition

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2010Roberto SierraMissa Latina 'Pro Pace'Nominated [233]
2015Sinfonía No. 4Nominated

Special Merit Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award

YearRecipient(s)ResultRef.
1989Pablo CasalsRecipient [234]
2002Tito PuenteRecipient
2012The Allman Brothers Band (band member Marc Quiñones)Recipient

Trustees Award

YearRecipient(s)ResultRef.
2026Eddie PalmieriRecipient [235][236]

Hall of Fame

YearInductee(s)WorkResultRef.
1985Pablo CasalsBach: Suites for Unaccompanied CelloInducted [237]
1991Chita Rivera (lead vocalist)West Side Story: Original Broadway Cast RecordingInducted
1998Pablo CasalsDvořák: Concerto in B Minor for Cello and OrchestraInducted
2002Tito Puente"Oye Cómo Va"Inducted
2004Rita Moreno (lead vocalist)West Side Story: Film SoundtrackInducted
2010José Feliciano"Feliz Navidad"Inducted
2012Los Panchos (band member Hernando Avilés)MexicantosInducted

No longer awarded

Pop

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (1959–2011)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1981Irene Cara"Fame"Nominated [2]

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (1959–2011)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1969José Feliciano"Light My Fire"Won [1]
2000Marc Anthony" I Need to Know"Nominated [115]
2001"You Sang to Me"Nominated
Ricky Martin"She Bangs"Nominated [10]
2011Bruno Mars" Just the Way You Are"Won [4]

Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (1966–2011)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1974Tony Orlando and Dawn (band member Tony Orlando)"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree"Nominated [238]

Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals (1995–2011)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2002Ricky Martin"Nobody Wants to Be Lonely"Nominated [10]

Best Pop Instrumental Performance (1969–2011)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1969José Feliciano"Here, There and Everywhere"Nominated [1]
1986Spyro Gyra (band member Gerardo Velez)"Shake Down"Nominated [239]
1996The Allman Brothers Band (band member Marc Quiñones)"In Memory of Elizabeth Reed"Nominated [221]

Rock

Best Rock Instrumental Performance (1980–2011)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1991The Allman Brothers Band (band member Marc Quiñones)"True Gravity"Nominated [221]
1992"Kind of Bird"Nominated
1996"Jessica"Won
2002"High Falls"Nominated
2004"Instrumental Illness"Nominated
2005"Instrumental Illness"Nominated

R&B

Best R&B Instrumental Performance (1970–1993)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1983Spyro Gyra (band member Gerardo Velez)"Stripes"Nominated [239]
1986Dave Valentin"Love Light in Flight"Nominated [57]

Rap

Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (1991–2011)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1998Angie Martinez"Not Tonight"Nominated [240]
2005Terror Squad"Lean Back"Nominated [241]
2008Fat Joe"Make It Rain"Nominated [31]

Jazz

Best Jazz Fusion Performance (1980–1991)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1981Spyro Gyra (band member Gerardo Velez) Catching the SunNominated [239]
1983IncognitoNominated
1984City KidsNominated
1985Access All AreasNominated
1986 Alternating CurrentsNominated
1991Spyro Gyra (band member Marc Quiñones)Fast ForwardNominated [221]

American Roots

Best Contemporary Folk Album (1987–2011)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2004Jorge Calderón (as producer) The WindWon [18]

Gospel

Best Contemporary Christian Music Song (2012–2014)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2014David Garcia"Overcomer"Won [90]

Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female (1984–1989)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1985Táta VegaOh, It Is JesusNominated [242]

Latin

Best Latin Recording (1976–1983)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1976Eddie PalmieriSun of Latin MusicWon [47]
Ray BarrettoBarrettoNominated [48]
Fania All-StarsFania All-Stars Live at Yankee Stadium, Vol. 1Nominated [243]
Willie ColónThe Good, the Bad, the UglyNominated [177]
1977Eddie PalmieriUnfinished MasterpieceWon [47]
Joe CubaCocinando SalsaNominated [244]
Fania All-StarsSalsa - SoundtrackNominated [243]
1978 Lalo RodríguezFireworksNominated [245]
Danny RiveraMuy Amigos/Close FriendsNominated [104]
Ray BarrettoTomorrow: Barretto LiveNominated [48]
Tito PuenteLa LeyendaNominated [176]
1979Homenaje a Beny MoréWon
Eddie PalmieriLucumi, Macumba, VoodooNominated [47]
Fania All-StarsCoro MiyareNominated [243]
1980Cross OverNominated
1981 Tito PuenteDancemania '80Nominated [176]
Ray BarrettoRican/StructionNominated [48]
1982Eddie PalmieriEddie PalmieriNominated [47]
1983 Willie ColónCanciones del Solar de los AburridosNominated [177]
José FelicianoEscenas de AmorNominated [1]
Ray BarrettoRhythm of LifeNominated [48]

Best Latin Pop, Rock or Urban Album (2012)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2012Calle 13Entren Los Que QuieranNominated [163]

Best Latin Urban Album (2008–2009)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2008Calle 13Residente o VisitanteWon [163]
Tego CalderónEl Abayarde ContraatacaNominated [162]
Daddy YankeeEl Cartel: The Big BossNominated [13]
2009Wisin & YandelWisin vs. Yandel: Los ExtraterrestresWon [165]
Julio VoltioEn lo ClaroNominated [246]
R.K.M & Ken-YThe Royalty: La RealezaNominated [247]

Best Merengue Album (2000–2003)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2000Elvis CrespoPíntameWon [202]
GisselleAtadaNominated [248]
JaileneEncontré el AmorNominated [249]
Manny ManuelLleno de VidaNominated [250]
Grupo ManíaThe DynastyNominated [251]
2001Olga TañonOlga Viva, Viva OlgaWon [250]
Grupo ManíaMasters of the StageNominated [251]
GisselleVoy a EnamorarteNominated [248]
2002Olga TañonYo Por TíWon [200]
Gisselle8Nominated [248]
Grupo ManíaGrupomania 2050Nominated [251]
2003LatinoWon
Limi-T 21Calle Sabor, Esquina AmorNominated [252]
Manny ManuelManny ManuelNominated [250]

Best Salsa Album (2000–2003)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2000 Jerry RiveraDe Otra ManeraNominated [195]
Dark Latin GrooveGotcha!Nominated [198]
La IndiaSolaNominated [201]
2001Tito Puente and Eddie PalmieriMasterpiece/Obra MaestraWon [176][47]
List
  • David "Piro" Rodríguez (as trumpeter), George Delgado (as bongocero), La India (as vocalist), Tito Puente (as vocalist and arranger), José Madera and Willie Colon (as arrangers)
Celia Cruz and Friends: A Night of SalsaNominated [253]
Tony VegaHablando del AmorNominated [199]
Son By FourSon By FourNominated [254]
2002
List
  • Bobby Capó, Héctor Lavoe, and Willie Colón (as songwriters), David Pabón (as pianist), Edwin Bonilla, Edwin Rosas, Jorge Padilla, and Samuel García (as percussionists), Pichie Pérez (as chorist), Luis Aquino and Ricky Zayas (as trumpeters), and Papo Lucca (as arranger and pianist)
EncoreWon [255]
Tito NievesEn Otra OndaNominated [208]
Gilberto Santa RosaIntensoNominated [207]
Frankie NegrónPor Tu PlacerNominated [256]
2003
List
  • Carlos Henriquez and Rubén Rodríguez (as bassists), David "Piro" Rodríguez and Héctor Colón (as trumpeters), Jorge González, Marc Quiñones, Ray Colón, Ritchie Flores, and Willie Romero (as percussionists), Néstor Sánchez and Ray Viera (as chorists), Ozzie Meléndez (as trombonist), Papo Lucca (as arranger and pianist), Sergio George (as producer and songwriter), and Willie Rodríguez (as pianist)
La Negra Tiene TumbaoWon [257][258]
Marc AnthonyLibreNominated [115]
Spanish Harlem OrchestraUn Gran Día en el BarrioNominated [210]
Anthony CruzUn Nuevo AmanecerNominated [259]

Best Salsa/Merengue Album (2004–2006)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2004
List
Regalo del AlmaWon [260]
La IndiaLatin Songbird: Mi Alma y CorazónNominated [201]
Víctor ManuelleLe Preguntaba a La LunaNominated [218]
Truco & ZaperokoMúsica UniveralNominated [261]
Tito RojasPerseveranciaNominated [262]
Ismael MirandaTequila y Ron... A Tribute to José Alfredo JiménezNominated [263]
2005Spanish Harlem OrchestraAcross 110th StreetWon [210]
Gilberto Santa RosaAuténticoNominated [207]
Víctor ManuelleTravesíaNominated [218]
Marc AnthonyValió la PenaNominated [115]
2006
List
  • Cheito Quiñones (as chorist)
Son del AlmaWon [264]
Eddie SantiagoDespués del SilencioNominated [187]
Tito NievesFabricando FantasíasNominated [208]

Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album (1984–2008)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1985Luis Miguel"Me Gustas Tal Cómo Eres"Won

[107]

2006México en la PielWon

Global Music

Best Traditional World Music Album (2004–2011)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2004Ecos de BorinquenJibaro Hasta El Hueso: Mountain Music of Puerto RicoNominated [265]
2006Los Pleneros de la 21Para Todos UstedesNominated [266]
2010John Santos y El Coro Folklórico KindemboLa Guerra NoNominated [60]

Best Contemporary World Music Album (2004–2011)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
2009Giovanni HidalgoGlobal Drum ProjectWon [51]

Children’s

Best Spoken Word Album for Children (1994–2011)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1999Miguel FerrerDisney's The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Read-AlongNominated [267]

Production/Engineering

Best Engineered Recording – Special or Novel Effects (1959–1965)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1959Luis P. ValentinThe BatNominated [229]
1962Rafael O. ValentinX-15 and Other Sounds: Rockets Missiles and JetsNominated [230]

Classical

Best Chamber Music Performance (1959–2011)

YearNominees(s)WorkResultRef.
1959Pablo CasalsBeethoven: Trio in E Flat Major/Trio in D MajorNominated [268]

Best Classical Crossover Album (1999–2011)

YearNominees(s)Nominated forResultRef.
2007John SantosLátigoNominated [60]

See also

Notes

References

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