Rosalía will receive the coveted Woman of the Year award at the 2026 Billboard Latin Women in Music ceremony, Billboard and Telemundo announced today (April 20).
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Recognizing the Spanish singer-songwriter’s success, leadership and cultural influence as a defining voice of her generation, “Rosalía has consistently pushed the boundaries of Spanish-language music, blending tradition with bold innovation and captivating audiences worldwide,” according to a press statement. “Her latest album [LUX] further cements her status as a cultural force, sparking global conversation and reinforcing her reputation as a forward-thinking creative leader.”
On the Billboard charts, Rosalía — known for hits such as “Con Altura,” “Despechá,” “Yo x Ti, Tú x Mi,” and “La Fama” — has earned seven No. 1s on Latin Airplay, nine top 10s on Hot Latin Songs and nine Billboard Hot 100 titles, to name a few achievements. Notably, her most recent album, LUX, debuted at No. 1 last November on the Top Latin Albums, Top Latin Pop Albums, Classical Albums, Classical Crossover and World Albums charts, as well as No. 4 on the Billboard 200, marking her first top 10 on the overall chart.
This year, Rosalía joins Latin Women in Music honorees Becky G (Global Impact Award), Gloria Trevi (Lifetime Achievement Award), Ivy Queen (Pioneer Award), Joy (Spirit of Change Award), Julieta Venegas (Artistic Excellence Award), Lola Indigo (Evolution Award) and Young Miko (Unstoppable Award).
Joining a celebration that will feature memorable performances, tributes and speeches are Carlota Vizmanos, David Bisbal, Feid, Jessica Carrillo, Justina Machado, Natalia Lafourcade, Natti Natasha and Villano Antillano as presenters.
Hosted by Chiquis, the two-hour special dedicated to Latin artists shaping the future of music will broadcast live at 9 p.m. ET on April 23 via Telemundo, and will stream live on Peacock and the Telemundo app.