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.
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | José Feliciano | Feliciano! | Nominated | [1] |
| 1984 | Irene Cara | Flashdance: Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture | Nominated | [2] |
| 1996 | David Morales (as producer) | Daydream | Nominated | [3] |
| 2012 | Bruno Mars | Doo-Wops & Hooligans | Nominated | [4] |
| 2018 | 24K Magic | Won | ||
| 2019 | Tainy (as producer) | Invasion of Privacy | Nominated | [5] |
| 2022 | DVLP (as songwriter) | Justice | Nominated | [6] |
| Tito "Earcandy" Vásquez (as engineer/mixer) | Back of My Mind | Nominated | [7] | |
| Nickie Jon Pabón (as engineer/mixer) | Montero | Nominated | [8] | |
| 2023 | Bad Bunny and List
|
Un Verano Sin Ti | Nominated | [9] |
| 2026 | Bad Bunny and List
|
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.
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Irene Cara | "Flashdance... What a Feeling" | Nominated | [2] |
| 2000 | Ricky Martin and Robi Rosa (as producer) | "Livin' la Vida Loca" | Nominated | [10][11] |
| 2012 | Bruno 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] | |
| 2019 | Bad 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] | |
| 2022 | Bruno 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.
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Robi Rosa | "Livin' la Vida Loca" | Nominated | [11] |
| 2004 | Jorge Calderón | "Keep Me In Your Heart" | Nominated | [18] |
| Luis Resto | "Lose Yourself" | Nominated | [19] | |
| 2011 | Bruno 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] | |
| 2022 | Bruno Mars | "Leave the Door Open" | Won | [4] |
| 2025 | "Die with a Smile" | Nominated | ||
| 2026 | Bad 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.
| Year | Nominees(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | José Feliciano | Won | [1] |
| 1981 | Irene Cara | Nominated | [2] |
| 2026 | The Marías (lead vocalist María Zardoya) | Nominated | [21] |
Pop and Dance/Electronic
Best Pop Solo Performance
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bruno Mars | "Grenade" | Nominated | [4] |
| 2014 | "When I Was Your Man" | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | Bad Bunny | "Moscow Mule" | Nominated | [9] |
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Bruno Mars | "Uptown Funk" | Won | [4] |
| 2018 | Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee | "Despacito" | Nominated | [12][13] |
| 2021 | Bad Bunny | "Un Día (One Day)" | Nominated | [9] |
| 2025 | Bruno Mars | "Die with a Smile" | Nominated | [4] |
| 2026 | "APT." | Nominated |
Best Pop Vocal Album
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ricky Martin | Ricky Martin | Nominated | [10] |
| 2012 | Bruno Mars | Doo-Wops & Hooligans | Nominated | [4] |
| 2014 | Unorthodox Jukebox | Won |
Best Dance Pop Recording
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nickie Jon Pabón (as engineer/mixer) | "Illegal" | Nominated | [8] |
Best Dance/Electronic Recording
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Hex 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
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Louie Vega | Louie Vega Starring...XXVIII | Nominated | [24] |
Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | David Morales | N/a[a] | Nominated | [3] |
| 1999 | "My All (Classic and Club mixes)" | Won | ||
| Masters at Work | N/a[a] | Nominated | [24][25] | |
| 2000 | Nominated | |||
| Hex Hector | Nominated | [22] | ||
| 2001 | "I Turn To You (Hex Hector Mix)" | Won | ||
| 2004 | Masters at Work | "Lei Lo Lai (MAW Mix)" | Nominated | [24][25] |
| 2006 | Louie Vega | "Superfly Louie Vega EOL Mix)" | Won | [24] |
| 2010 | Dennis Ferrer | "Don't Believe in Love (Dennis Ferrer Objektivity Mix)" | Nominated | [26] |
| 2012 | Ralphi Rosario | "Only Girl (In the World) (Rosabel Club Mix)" | Nominated | [27] |
| 2018 | Louie 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
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Jorge Calderón | "Disorder in the House" | Nominated | [18] |
R&B, Rap, and Spoken Word Poetry
Best R&B Performance
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bruno Mars | "That's What I Like" | Won | [4] |
| 2022 | Silk Sonic (band member Bruno Mars) | "Leave the Door Open" | Won | [28] |
Best R&B Song
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Robi Rosa | "Thong Song" | Nominated | [11] |
| 2016 | Gina Figueroa | "Really Love" | Won | [29] |
| 2018 | Bruno Mars | "That's What I Like" | Won | [4] |
| 2022 | Silk Sonic (band member Bruno Mars) | "Leave the Door Open" | Won | [28] |
| 2026 | Ephrem Louis Lopez Jr. | "It Depends" | Nominated | [30] |
Best Rap Performance
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Fat 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.
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Fat Joe | "What's Luv?" | Nominated | [31] |
| 2011 | Bruno 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.
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Luis Resto | "Lose Yourself" | Won | [19][32] |
| 2011 | "Not Afraid" | Nominated | ||
| Bruno Mars | "Nothin' on You" | Nominated | [4] | |
| 2013 | "Young, Wild & Free" | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | Fat Joe | "All the Way Up" | Nominated | [31] |
| 2018 | Héctor Delgado | "Chase Me" | Nominated | [33] |
| 2024 | Ephrem 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.
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Big Pun | Capital Punishment | Nominated | [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.
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Miguel Zenón | "Villa Palmeras" | Nominated | [35] |
| 2019 | "Cadenas" | Nominated |
Best Jazz Instrumental Album
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Eddie Gómez (trio member [as bassist]) | Bill Evans at the Montreux Jazz Festival | Won | [36] |
| 1970 | What's New | Nominated | [37] | |
| 1972 | The Bill Evans Album | Won | [38] | |
| 1975 | The Tokyo Concert | Nominated | [39] | |
| 1977 | Since We Met | Nominated | [40] | |
| 1977 | Eddie Gómez (as bassist) | The Leprechaun | Won | [41] |
| 1979 | Friends | Won | [42] | |
| 2013 | Eddie Gómez | Further Explorations | Nominated | [43] |
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | David Sánchez | Coral | Nominated | [44] |
| 2012 | Miguel Zenón | Alma Adentro: The Puerto Rican Songbook | Nominated | [35] |
| 2023 | Eddie Gómez | Center Stage | Nominated | [43] |
| 2025 | Miguel Zenón | Golden City | Nominated | [35] |
Best Latin Jazz Album
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | List
|
Danzón (Dance On) | Won | [45] |
| Jerry González | Crossroads | Nominated | [46] | |
| Eddie Palmieri | Palmas | Nominated | [47] | |
| Ray Barretto | Taboo | Nominated | [48] | |
| 1996 | Eddie Palmieri | Arete | Nominated | [47] |
| Jerry González | Pensativo | Nominated | [46] | |
| 1997 | Steve Berrios | And Then Some! | Nominated | [49] |
| Ray Barretto | My Summertime | Nominated | [48] | |
| 1998 | List
|
Habana | Won | [44][50] |
| Giovanni Hidalgo | Hands of Rhythm | Nominated | [51] | |
| 1999 | List
|
Hot House | Won | [52] |
| Ray Barretto | Contact | Nominated | [48] | |
| David Sánchez | Obsession | Nominated | [44] | |
| 2000 | List
|
Latin Soul | Won | [53] |
| Bobby Rodríguez | Latin Jazz Explosion | Nominated | [54] | |
| 2001 | Bobby Sanabria | Afro-Cuban Dream... Live & in Clave | Nominated | [55] |
| David Sánchez[b] | Melaza | Nominated | [44] | |
| 2002 | Nocturne | Won | ||
| Travesía | Nominated | |||
| Carlos Henriquez | Supernova | Nominated | [56] | |
| 2003 | Dave Valentin | The Gathering | Won | [57] |
List
|
Birds Of A Feather | Nominated | [58][59] | |
| John Santos | S.F. Bay | Nominated | [60] | |
| 2005 | List
|
Land of the Sun | Won | [61] |
List
|
Another Kind of Blue: The Latin Side of Miles Davis | Nominated | [62][50][57][63] | |
| Jerry González | Jerry Gonzalez y los Piratas del Flamenco | Nominated | [46] | |
| 2006 | Eddie Palmieri | Listen Here! | Won | [47] |
| Sammy Figueroa | ...And Sammy Walked In | Nominated | [64] | |
| Ray Barretto | Time Was – Time Is | Nominated | [48] | |
| 2007 | Eddie Palmieri | Simpático | Won | [47] |
| Edsel Gómez | Cubist Music | Nominated | [62] | |
| 2008 | Bobby Sanabria | Big Band Urban Folktales | Nominated | [55] |
| Sammy Figueroa | The Magician | Nominated | [64] | |
| 2009 | List
|
Song for Chico | Won | [65][66] |
| Papo Vázquez | Marooned/Aislado | Nominated | [67] | |
| Nestor Torres | Nouveau Latino | Nominated | [68] | |
List
|
The Latin Side of Wayne Shorter | Nominated | [59][69] | |
| 2010 | Miguel Zenón | Esta Plena | Nominated | [35] |
| Chembo Corniel | Things I Wanted to Do | Nominated | [70] | |
| 2013 | List
|
Impromptu | Nominated | [56] |
| Bobby Sanabria | Multiverse | Nominated | [55] | |
List
|
New Cuban Express | Nominated | [50] | |
| 2015 | List
|
The Offense of the Drum | Won | [65][71] |
| 2016 | Miguel Zenón | Identities Are Changeable | Nominated | [35] |
| 2017 | Andy González | Entre Colegas | Nominated | [72] |
| 2018 | Miguel Zenón | Típico | Nominated | [35] |
| 2019 | Bobby Sanabria | West Side Story Reimagined | Nominated | [55] |
| Miguel Zenón | Yo Soy La Tradición | Nominated | [35] | |
| 2020 | David Sánchez | Carib | Nominated | [44] |
| Miguel Zenón | Sonero: The Music of Ismael Rivera | Nominated | [35] | |
| 2021 | List
|
Four Questions | Won | [73][74] |
| 2022 | Miguel Zenón | El Arte Del Bolero | Nominated | [35] |
| Carlos Henriquez | The South Bronx Story | Nominated | [56] | |
List
|
Virtual Birdland | Nominated | [75] | |
| 2023 | List
|
Fandango at the Wall in New York | Won | [76][77] |
| Miguel Zenón | Música de las Américas | Nominated | [35] | |
| 2024 | El Arte del Bolero Vol. 2 | Won | ||
| Bobby Sanabria | Vox Humana | Nominated | [55] | |
| 2025 | Zaccai Curtis and List
|
Cubop Lives! | Won | [78][79][80][81][82] |
| 2026 | List
|
Mundoagua – Celebrating Carla Bley | Nominated | [83][84] |
| Miguel Zenón | Vanguardia Subterránea: Live at The Village Vanguard | Nominated | [35] |
Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Marc Quiñones (as conguero) | Good to Go-Go | Nominated | [85] |
| 2010 | Gerardo Velez and Marc Quiñones (as percussionists) | Down the Wire | Nominated | [86] |
Best Musical Theater Album
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Lin-Manuel Miranda | In the Heights | Won | [87] |
| 2016 | Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anthony Ramos (as principal vocalist) | Hamilton | Won | [88][89] |
Gospel and Contemporary Christian
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | David 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
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | David Garcia (as producer) | What If We Were Real | Nominated | [91] |
| 2013 | Eye on It | Won | [92] | |
| Gold | Nominated | [93] | ||
| 2014 | Overcomer | Won | [90] | |
| 2015 | If We're Honest | Nominated | [94] | |
| Welcome to the New | Nominated | [95] | ||
| 2016 | This Is Not a Test | Won | [96] | |
| 2017 | American Prodigal | Nominated | [97] | |
| 2018 | Lifer | Nominated | [98] | |
| 2020 | The Elements | Nominated | [99] |
Best Roots Gospel Album
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | David Garcia (as producer) | My Savior | Won | [100] |
Latin, Global, Reggae, and New Age, Ambient, or Chant
Best Latin Pop Album
Best Música Urbana Album
Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
Best Tropical Latin Album
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Tito Puente | On Broadway | Won | [176] |
| Willie Colón | Corazón Guerrero | Nominated | [177] | |
| Ray Barretto and Adalberto Santiago | Tremendo Trío | Nominated | [48][178] | |
| 1985 | Eddie Palmieri | Palo Pa' Rumba | Won | [47] |
| Willie Colón | Criollo | Nominated | [177] | |
| El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico | In Alaska: Breaking the Ice | Nominated | [179] | |
| 1986 | Eddie Palmieri | Solito | Won | [47] |
| 1987 | Seis del Solar List
|
Escenas | Won | [180][181] |
| Willie Colón | Especial No. 5 | Nominated | [177] | |
| Tito Puente | Homenaje a Beny Moré, Vol. 3 | Nominated | [176] | |
| Willie Rosario | Nueva Cosecha | Nominated | [182] | |
| 1988 | Eddie Palmieri | La Verdad – The Truth | Won | [47] |
| Seis del Solar List
|
Agua de Luna | Nominated | [183][181] | |
| Ray Barretto | Aquí Se Puede | Nominated | [48] | |
| Héctor Lavoe | Strikes Back | Nominated | [184] | |
| Willie Colón | The Winners | Nominated | [177] | |
| 1989 | Son del Solar List
|
Antecedente | Won | [185][181] |
| Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez | Salsobita | Nominated | [186] | |
| Eddie Santiago | Sigo Atrevido | Nominated | [187] | |
| 1990 | Ray Barretto | Ritmo en el Corazón | Won | [48] |
| Eddie Palmieri | Azúcar | Nominated | [47] | |
| Ray Barretto | Irresistible | Nominated | [48] | |
| Willie Colón | Secrets/Altos Secretos | Nominated | [177] | |
| 1991 | Tito Puente | Lambada Timbales | Won | [176] |
| Willie Colón | Color Americano | Nominated | [177] | |
| Tito Puente | Tito Puente presents Millie P. | Nominated | [176] | |
| 1992 | The Mambo King 100th LP | Nominated | ||
| Son del Solar List
|
Caminando | Nominated | [188][181] | |
| 1993 | List
|
Frenesí | Won | [189][190] |
| Son del Solar List
|
Amor y Control | Nominated | [191][181] | |
| El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico | Gracias | Nominated | [179] | |
| Ray Barretto | Soy Dichoso | Nominated | [48] | |
| 1994 | List
|
Mi Tierra | Won | [192][193] |
List
|
Azúcar Negra | Nominated | [194] | |
| El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico | First Class International | Nominated | [179] | |
| Willie Colón | Hecho en Puerto Rico | Nominated | [177] | |
| 1995 | Jerry Rivera | Cara de Niño | Nominated | [195] |
| 1996 | List
|
Abriendo Puertas | Won | [196][197] |
| Marc Anthony | Todo a Su Tiempo | Nominated | [115] | |
| Willie Colón | Tras La Tormenta | Nominated | [177] | |
| 1997 | Dark Latin Groove | DLG | Nominated | [198] |
| Jerry Rivera | Fresco | Nominated | [195] | |
| Tony Vega | Tony Vega | Nominated | [199] | |
| 1998 | Olga Tañon | Llévame Contigo | Nominated | [200] |
| La India | Sobre el Fuego | Nominated | [201] | |
| 1999 | Marc Anthony | Contra la Corriente | Won | [115] |
| Eddie Palmieri | El Rumbero del Piano | Nominated | [47] | |
| Elvis Crespo | Suavemente | Nominated | [202] | |
| Tito Puente | Live at Birdland – Dancemania '99 | Nominated | [176] | |
| 2000 | Mambo Birdland | Won | ||
| 2001 | List
|
Alma Caribeña | Won | [203][204] |
| 2003 | Plena Libre | Mi Ritmo | Nominated | [205] |
| 2005 | Angel Meléndez and the 911 Mambo Orchestra | Angel Meléndez and the 911 Mambo Orchestra | Nominated | [206] |
| 2007 | Gilberto Santa Rosa | Directo al Corazón | Won | [207] |
| Tito Nieves | Hoy, Mañana y Siempre | Nominated | [208] | |
| Andy Montañez | Salsatón: Salsa con Reggaeton | Nominated | [209] | |
| 2008 | El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico | Arroz Con Habichuelas | Nominated | [179] |
| Spanish Harlem Orchestra | United We Swing | Nominated | [210] | |
| 2009 | José Feliciano | Señor Bachata | Won | [1] |
| New Swing Sextet | Back on the Streets... Taste of Spanish Harlem Vol. 2 | Nominated | [211] | |
| Dark Latin Groove | Renacer | Nominated | [198] | |
| 2010 | José Lugo Orchestra | Guásabara | Won | [212] |
| 2011 | Spanish Harlem Orchestra | Viva La Tradición | Won | [210] |
| Gilberto Santa Rosa | Irrepetible | Nominated | [207] | |
| El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico | ¡Sin Salsa No Hay Paraíso! | Nominated | [179] | |
| 2012 | Edwin Bonilla | Homenaje A Los Rumberos | Nominated | [213] |
| 2013 | Marlow Rosado and La Riqueña | Retro | Won | [214] |
| Eddie Montalvo | Desde Nueva York a Puerto Rico | Nominated | [215] | |
| Romeo Santos | Formula, Vol. 1 | Nominated | [216] | |
| 2014 | Marc Anthony | 3.0 | Nominated | [115] |
| Sergio George | Sergio George Presents Salsa Giants | Nominated | [217] | |
| 2015 | El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico | 50 Aniversario | Nominated | [179] |
| 2016 | Víctor Manuelle | Que Suenen los Tambores | Nominated | [218] |
| 2017 | José Lugo and Guasábara Combo | Donde Están? | Won | [212] |
| 2019 | Spanish Harlem Orchestra | Anniversary | Won | [210] |
| Charlie Aponte | Pa' Gente | Nominated | [219] | |
| 2020 | Marc Anthony | Opus | Won | [115] |
| 2021 | Edwin Bonilla | Infinito | Nominated | [213] |
| Víctor Manuelle | Memorias de Navidad | Nominated | [218] | |
| 2022 | Gilberto Santa Rosa | Colegas | Nominated | [207] |
| El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico | En Cuarentena | Nominated | [179] | |
| 2023 | Marc Anthony | Pa'llá Voy | Won | [115] |
| Víctor Manuelle | Lado A Lado B | Nominated | [218] | |
| Spanish Harlem Orchestra | Imágenes Latinas | Nominated | [210] | |
| Tito Nieves | Legendario | Nominated | [208] | |
| 2024 | Luis Figueroa | Voy A Ti | Nominated | [220] |
| Marc Quiñones (as conguero and bongosero) | Mimy Succar & Tony Succar | Nominated | [221][222] | |
| 2025 | Alma, Corazón y Salsa (Live at Gran Teatro Nacional) | Won | ||
| Marc Anthony | Muévanse | Nominated | [115] | |
| 2026 | Gilberto Santa Rosa | Debut y Segunda Tanda, Vol. 2 | Nominated | [207] |
Best Música Mexicana Album
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Luis Miguel | ¡México Por Siempre! | Won | [107] |
Best Global Music Performance
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bad Bunny | "Eoo" | Won | [9] |
Children's, Comedy, Audio Books, Visual Media, and Music Video/Film
Best Children's Music Album
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | José Ferrer | "Tubby the Tuba" | Nominated | [223] |
| 1973 | Rita Moreno | "The Electric Company" | Won | [224] |
Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Lin-Manuel Miranda | Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World | Nominated | [87] |
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Joaquin Phoenix | Walk the Line | Won | [225] |
| 2018 | Lin-Manuel Miranda | Moana | Nominated | [87] |
| 2022 | In the Heights | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | Encanto | Won | ||
| 2023 | List
|
West Side Story | Nominated | [226] |
| 2026 | Myke Towers and Dres (as vocalists) | F1 | Nominated | [227] |
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Irene Cara | Flashdance | Won | [2] |
Best Song Written for Visual Media
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Luis Resto | "Lose Yourself" | Nominated | [19] |
| 2018 | Lin-Manuel Miranda | "How Far I'll Go" | Won | [87] |
| 2023 | "We Don't Talk About Bruno" | Won | ||
| 2024 | Ephrem Louis Lopez Jr. | "Barbie World" | Nominated | [30] |
Best Music Film
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Freestyle Love Supreme (group member Lin-Manuel Miranda) | We Are Freestyle Love Supreme | Nominated | [228][87] |
Package, Notes, and Historical
Best Album Cover
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bad Bunny | Debí Tirar Más Fotos | Nominated | [9] |
Production, Engineering, Composition, and Arrangement
Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Luis P. Valentin | Come Fly with Me | Nominated | [229] |
| "Witchcraft" | Nominated | |||
| Rafael O. Valentin | Other Worlds, Other Sounds | Nominated | [230] | |
| 1961 | Luis P. Valentin | Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book | Won | [229] |
| Louis Bellson Swings Jule Styne | Nominated | |||
| 1964 | Ella and Basie! | Nominated |
Best Instrumental Composition
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Miguel Zenón | "El País Invisible" | Nominated | [35] |
Classical
Best Opera Recording
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Justino Díaz | Verdi: Otello | Nominated | [231] |
Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Martina Arroyo | There's a Meeting Here Tonight | Nominated | [232] |
Best Contemporary Classical Composition
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Roberto Sierra | Missa Latina 'Pro Pace' | Nominated | [233] |
| 2015 | Sinfonía No. 4 | Nominated |
Special Merit Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
| Year | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Pablo Casals | Recipient | [234] |
| 2002 | Tito Puente | Recipient | |
| 2012 | The Allman Brothers Band (band member Marc Quiñones) | Recipient |
Trustees Award
| Year | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Eddie Palmieri | Recipient | [235][236] |
Hall of Fame
| Year | Inductee(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Pablo Casals | Bach: Suites for Unaccompanied Cello | Inducted | [237] |
| 1991 | Chita Rivera (lead vocalist) | West Side Story: Original Broadway Cast Recording | Inducted | |
| 1998 | Pablo Casals | Dvořák: Concerto in B Minor for Cello and Orchestra | Inducted | |
| 2002 | Tito Puente | "Oye Cómo Va" | Inducted | |
| 2004 | Rita Moreno (lead vocalist) | West Side Story: Film Soundtrack | Inducted | |
| 2010 | José Feliciano | "Feliz Navidad" | Inducted | |
| 2012 | Los Panchos (band member Hernando Avilés) | Mexicantos | Inducted |
No longer awarded
Pop
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (1959–2011)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Irene Cara | "Fame" | Nominated | [2] |
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (1959–2011)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | José Feliciano | "Light My Fire" | Won | [1] |
| 2000 | Marc Anthony | " I Need to Know" | Nominated | [115] |
| 2001 | "You Sang to Me" | Nominated | ||
| Ricky Martin | "She Bangs" | Nominated | [10] | |
| 2011 | Bruno Mars | " Just the Way You Are" | Won | [4] |
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (1966–2011)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Tony 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)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Ricky Martin | "Nobody Wants to Be Lonely" | Nominated | [10] |
Best Pop Instrumental Performance (1969–2011)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | José Feliciano | "Here, There and Everywhere" | Nominated | [1] |
| 1986 | Spyro Gyra (band member Gerardo Velez) | "Shake Down" | Nominated | [239] |
| 1996 | The Allman Brothers Band (band member Marc Quiñones) | "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" | Nominated | [221] |
Rock
Best Rock Instrumental Performance (1980–2011)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | The 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)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Spyro Gyra (band member Gerardo Velez) | "Stripes" | Nominated | [239] |
| 1986 | Dave Valentin | "Love Light in Flight" | Nominated | [57] |
Rap
Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (1991–2011)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Angie Martinez | "Not Tonight" | Nominated | [240] |
| 2005 | Terror Squad | "Lean Back" | Nominated | [241] |
| 2008 | Fat Joe | "Make It Rain" | Nominated | [31] |
Jazz
Best Jazz Fusion Performance (1980–1991)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spyro Gyra (band member Gerardo Velez) | Catching the Sun | Nominated | [239] |
| 1983 | Incognito | Nominated | ||
| 1984 | City Kids | Nominated | ||
| 1985 | Access All Areas | Nominated | ||
| 1986 | Alternating Currents | Nominated | ||
| 1991 | Spyro Gyra (band member Marc Quiñones) | Fast Forward | Nominated | [221] |
American Roots
Best Contemporary Folk Album (1987–2011)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Jorge Calderón (as producer) | The Wind | Won | [18] |
Gospel
Best Contemporary Christian Music Song (2012–2014)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | David Garcia | "Overcomer" | Won | [90] |
Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female (1984–1989)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Táta Vega | Oh, It Is Jesus | Nominated | [242] |
Latin
Best Latin Recording (1976–1983)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Eddie Palmieri | Sun of Latin Music | Won | [47] |
| Ray Barretto | Barretto | Nominated | [48] | |
| Fania All-Stars | Fania All-Stars Live at Yankee Stadium, Vol. 1 | Nominated | [243] | |
| Willie Colón | The Good, the Bad, the Ugly | Nominated | [177] | |
| 1977 | Eddie Palmieri | Unfinished Masterpiece | Won | [47] |
| Joe Cuba | Cocinando Salsa | Nominated | [244] | |
| Fania All-Stars | Salsa - Soundtrack | Nominated | [243] | |
| 1978 | Lalo Rodríguez | Fireworks | Nominated | [245] |
| Danny Rivera | Muy Amigos/Close Friends | Nominated | [104] | |
| Ray Barretto | Tomorrow: Barretto Live | Nominated | [48] | |
| Tito Puente | La Leyenda | Nominated | [176] | |
| 1979 | Homenaje a Beny Moré | Won | ||
| Eddie Palmieri | Lucumi, Macumba, Voodoo | Nominated | [47] | |
| Fania All-Stars | Coro Miyare | Nominated | [243] | |
| 1980 | Cross Over | Nominated | ||
| 1981 | Tito Puente | Dancemania '80 | Nominated | [176] |
| Ray Barretto | Rican/Struction | Nominated | [48] | |
| 1982 | Eddie Palmieri | Eddie Palmieri | Nominated | [47] |
| 1983 | Willie Colón | Canciones del Solar de los Aburridos | Nominated | [177] |
| José Feliciano | Escenas de Amor | Nominated | [1] | |
| Ray Barretto | Rhythm of Life | Nominated | [48] |
Best Latin Pop, Rock or Urban Album (2012)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Calle 13 | Entren Los Que Quieran | Nominated | [163] |
Best Latin Urban Album (2008–2009)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Calle 13 | Residente o Visitante | Won | [163] |
| Tego Calderón | El Abayarde Contraataca | Nominated | [162] | |
| Daddy Yankee | El Cartel: The Big Boss | Nominated | [13] | |
| 2009 | Wisin & Yandel | Wisin vs. Yandel: Los Extraterrestres | Won | [165] |
| Julio Voltio | En lo Claro | Nominated | [246] | |
| R.K.M & Ken-Y | The Royalty: La Realeza | Nominated | [247] |
Best Merengue Album (2000–2003)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Elvis Crespo | Píntame | Won | [202] |
| Gisselle | Atada | Nominated | [248] | |
| Jailene | Encontré el Amor | Nominated | [249] | |
| Manny Manuel | Lleno de Vida | Nominated | [250] | |
| Grupo Manía | The Dynasty | Nominated | [251] | |
| 2001 | Olga Tañon | Olga Viva, Viva Olga | Won | [250] |
| Grupo Manía | Masters of the Stage | Nominated | [251] | |
| Gisselle | Voy a Enamorarte | Nominated | [248] | |
| 2002 | Olga Tañon | Yo Por Tí | Won | [200] |
| Gisselle | 8 | Nominated | [248] | |
| Grupo Manía | Grupomania 2050 | Nominated | [251] | |
| 2003 | Latino | Won | ||
| Limi-T 21 | Calle Sabor, Esquina Amor | Nominated | [252] | |
| Manny Manuel | Manny Manuel | Nominated | [250] |
Best Salsa Album (2000–2003)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Jerry Rivera | De Otra Manera | Nominated | [195] |
| Dark Latin Groove | Gotcha! | Nominated | [198] | |
| La India | Sola | Nominated | [201] | |
| 2001 | Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri | Masterpiece/Obra Maestra | Won | [176][47] |
List
|
Celia Cruz and Friends: A Night of Salsa | Nominated | [253] | |
| Tony Vega | Hablando del Amor | Nominated | [199] | |
| Son By Four | Son By Four | Nominated | [254] | |
| 2002 | List
|
Encore | Won | [255] |
| Tito Nieves | En Otra Onda | Nominated | [208] | |
| Gilberto Santa Rosa | Intenso | Nominated | [207] | |
| Frankie Negrón | Por Tu Placer | Nominated | [256] | |
| 2003 | List
|
La Negra Tiene Tumbao | Won | [257][258] |
| Marc Anthony | Libre | Nominated | [115] | |
| Spanish Harlem Orchestra | Un Gran Día en el Barrio | Nominated | [210] | |
| Anthony Cruz | Un Nuevo Amanecer | Nominated | [259] |
Best Salsa/Merengue Album (2004–2006)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | List
|
Regalo del Alma | Won | [260] |
| La India | Latin Songbird: Mi Alma y Corazón | Nominated | [201] | |
| Víctor Manuelle | Le Preguntaba a La Luna | Nominated | [218] | |
| Truco & Zaperoko | Música Univeral | Nominated | [261] | |
| Tito Rojas | Perseverancia | Nominated | [262] | |
| Ismael Miranda | Tequila y Ron... A Tribute to José Alfredo Jiménez | Nominated | [263] | |
| 2005 | Spanish Harlem Orchestra | Across 110th Street | Won | [210] |
| Gilberto Santa Rosa | Auténtico | Nominated | [207] | |
| Víctor Manuelle | Travesía | Nominated | [218] | |
| Marc Anthony | Valió la Pena | Nominated | [115] | |
| 2006 | List
|
Son del Alma | Won | [264] |
| Eddie Santiago | Después del Silencio | Nominated | [187] | |
| Tito Nieves | Fabricando Fantasías | Nominated | [208] |
Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album (1984–2008)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Luis Miguel | "Me Gustas Tal Cómo Eres" | Won | |
| 2006 | México en la Piel | Won |
Global Music
Best Traditional World Music Album (2004–2011)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ecos de Borinquen | Jibaro Hasta El Hueso: Mountain Music of Puerto Rico | Nominated | [265] |
| 2006 | Los Pleneros de la 21 | Para Todos Ustedes | Nominated | [266] |
| 2010 | John Santos y El Coro Folklórico Kindembo | La Guerra No | Nominated | [60] |
Best Contemporary World Music Album (2004–2011)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Giovanni Hidalgo | Global Drum Project | Won | [51] |
Children’s
Best Spoken Word Album for Children (1994–2011)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Miguel Ferrer | Disney's The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Read-Along | Nominated | [267] |
Production/Engineering
Best Engineered Recording – Special or Novel Effects (1959–1965)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Luis P. Valentin | The Bat | Nominated | [229] |
| 1962 | Rafael O. Valentin | X-15 and Other Sounds: Rockets Missiles and Jets | Nominated | [230] |
Classical
Best Chamber Music Performance (1959–2011)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Pablo Casals | Beethoven: Trio in E Flat Major/Trio in D Major | Nominated | [268] |
Best Classical Crossover Album (1999–2011)
| Year | Nominees(s) | Nominated for | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | John Santos | Látigo | Nominated | [60] |