Los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina anuncian nueva categoría Artista de…

A week ahead of the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, organizers have unveiled a novel category designed to engage audiences directly: the Fan Artist Award. This addition marks a historic moment as it empowers fans to choose one of the night’s recipients through an official voting process.

The inaugural Fan Artist Award will be contested by five prominent finalists: Fuerza Regida, Karol G, Peso Pluma, Prince Royce, and Tito Double P. These artists represent a diverse spectrum of Latin music’s current landscape, each having secured multiple nominations across major categories this year.

Peso Pluma leads the field with an impressive 17 nominations, including top honors such as Artist of the Year and Hot Latin Song of the Year. Following closely is Tito Double P with 15 nods, covering categories like Artist of the Year and Global 200 Latin Song of the Year. Fuerza Regida holds 12 nominations, Karol G nine, and Prince Royce eight, each recognized in various key categories reflecting their impact and popularity.

Fans interested in participating can vote starting immediately on Telemundo.com/vota. The voting mechanism permits up to 20 votes daily per individual, split equally between Google accounts and NBCUniversal profiles. Eligibility is restricted to residents of the United States, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico aged 13 and above, aligning with official competition guidelines. Voting will close shortly before the ceremony’s live broadcast on October 22 at 8 p.m. ET from the James L. Knight Center in Miami.

This year’s awards ceremony promises a showcase of Latin music’s biggest stars and emerging talents. Special honors will be presented to notable figures including Cristian Castro, who will receive the Billboard Career Achievement Award, and Rubén Blades, honored with the Billboard Icon Award. Rosalía is slated to enter the Billboard Hall of Fame, while Fuerza Regida will be recognized with the Billboard Vanguard Award.

Performances will feature a broad lineup of artists spanning various genres and generations. Confirmed performers encompass Carlos Rivera, Elvis Crespo, Ha*Ash, Manuel Turizo, Ozuna, and Yahritza y Su Esencia, among others. The live event will be accessible via multiple platforms: Telemundo, Peacock, the Telemundo app, and Telemundo Internacional across Latin America and the Caribbean.

The evening will commence with a live blue carpet broadcast beginning at 7 p.m. ET, offering fans an exclusive glimpse of the artists’ arrivals and pre-show moments. Tickets for attendance remain available through Ticketmaster.

The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards coincide with the return of Billboard Latin Music Week in Miami Beach, running from October 19 to 22. This week-long celebration includes performances and events featuring artists such as Greeicy, Maluma, Pitbull, and Kany García, further amplifying the significance of this period for Latin music industry insiders and fans alike.

By integrating the Fan Artist Award, the Billboard Latin Music Awards underscore an evolving trend toward fan participation and digital engagement, reflecting the growing influence of audience interaction in shaping Latin music’s future accolades and recognition.