Two major awards shows take place in November 2026, a week apart. The 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards are set for November 12, 2026, at Las Vegas’s MGM Grand Garden Arena. Country music follows on November 18, when the CMA Awards come to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
Key Dates on the November Calendar
The Latin Recording Academy holds several events in the days before its main broadcast. The CMA Awards fall the following week.
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 9 | Special awards presentation and nominee reception | Latin Grammy week |
| November 11 | Person of the Year | Latin Grammy week |
| November 12 | 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards telecast and Latin Grammy Premiere ceremony | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas |
| November 18 | CMA Awards, broadcast live on ABC and Disney+ at 7 p.m. CT | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville |
The Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas
This year’s Latin Grammys honor music from a 12-month window. Eligible work came out between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026, and Latin Recording Academy members choose the winners. The nominations were announced on September 16, 2026.
The host is familiar. Roselyn Sánchez, the Puerto Rican actress, returns as host for the 10th time. In 2025 she shared the stage with a co-host. Colombian singer Maluma and Roselyn Sánchez served as hosts at the 26th edition, which was held on November 13, 2025.
The academy also hands out several honors outside the competitive categories. Puerto Rican rapper and singer Daddy Yankee is the academy’s 2026 Person of the Year, an honor announced on April 7, 2026. Panamanian singer-songwriter Omar Alfanno will receive the Trustee Award. The Lifetime Achievement Awards and Trustees Award recipients were announced on June 30.
The CMA Awards in Nashville
The Country Music Association’s ceremony takes place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Lainey Wilson returns as host for her third consecutive year. She is also the reigning 2025 Entertainer of the Year.
Ella Langley leads the field with nine nominations. Miranda Lambert follows with seven and Kacey Musgraves with five. Recordings had to be released between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, to qualify. The ballot also includes 13 new nominees.
The CMA Awards usually fall in mid-to-late November. The 2025 show took place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena, and the 2024 ceremony was held on November 20, 2024, in the same arena.
FAQ
– Which recordings can win at the 2026 Latin Grammys?
The awards cover music released from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. Members of the Latin Recording Academy choose the winners.
– How can viewers watch the CMA Awards?
The show airs live on ABC and Disney+ on Wednesday, November 18, starting at 7 p.m. Central Time.
– Who is the Latin Recording Academy’s 2026 Person of the Year?
Daddy Yankee, the Puerto Rican rapper and singer. The academy announced the honor on April 7, 2026, and the Person of the Year event takes place on November 11, the day before the main ceremony.
Sources
- 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards — en.wikipedia.org
- Awards Calendar – Latin Grammys — latingrammy.com
- CMA Awards 2026: Date, Nominees and Performers — holler.country