Miami, FL. (January 13, 2026) — WK Entertainment, founded by renowned music industry executive Walter Kolm, proudly announces a total of 40 nominations for its artists at Premio Lo Nuestro 2026, reaffirming the company’s leadership and influence in the global Latin music industry.
The nominations span multiple categories and highlight the success of WK Entertainment’s diverse and powerhouse roster, including Xavi (7 nominations), Morat (6), Ryan Castro (5), Emilia (5), Prince Royce (5), Silvestre Dangond (4), Wisin (4), Carlos Vives (3), and Los Esquivel (1).
NOMINATIONS:
Xavi (7)
- Afrobeat of the Year || “Bien Pedos” – Xavi & Kapo
- Pop-Collaboration of the Year || “La del Primer Puesto” – Reik & Xavi
- Tropical – Collaboration Of The Year || “En Privado” – Xavi & Manuel Turizo
- Mexican Music – Male Artist Of The Year
- Mexican Music – Song Of The Year || “Hija de Papi” – Xavi & Netón Vega
- Mexican Music – Fusion Of The Year || “No Capea” – Xavi & Grupo Frontera
- Mexican Music – Album Of The Year || “Next”
Morat (6)
- The Perfect Mix of the Year || “Sin Ti” – Morat & Jay Wheeler
- Pop/Rock – Group or Duo of the Year
- Pop – Song of the Year || “Un Beso Menos” – Elena Rosa & Morat
- Pop – Collaboration of the Year || “Sin Ti” – Morat & Jay Wheeler
- Pop – Album of the Year || “Ya Es Mañana”
- Pop/Rock – Song of the Year || “Me Toca A Mí” – Morat & Camilo
Ryan Castro (5)
- “Crossover” Collaboration of the Year || “Ba Ba Bad Remix” – Kybba, Sean Paul, Ryan Castro & Busy Signal
- Afrobeat of the Year || “Sanka” – Ryan Castro & Dongo
- Urban – Song of the Year || “Ba Ba Bad Remix” – Kybba, Sean Paul, Ryan Castro & Busy Signal
- Urban – Collaboration of the Year || “+57” – Karol G, Feid, DFZM, Ovy on the Drums, J Balvin, Maluma, Ryan Castro, Blessd
- Urban – Album of the Year || Sendé
Emilia (5)
- Best Female Combination || “Blackout” – Emilia, Tini & Nicki Nicole
- Pop – Female Artist of the Year
- Pop – Song of the Year || “Noviogangsta <3”
- Pop – Collaboration of the Year || “Bunda” – Emilia & Luisa Sonza
- Tropical – Collaboration of the Year || “Vestido Rojo” – Silvestre Dangond & Emilia
Prince Royce (5)
- Album of the Year || “Eterno”
- Tropical – Artist of the Year
- Tropical – Song of the Year || “How Deep is your Love”
- Tropical – Album of the Year || “Eterno”
- Mexican Music – Best Electro Corrido || “Bachata Bélica” – Los Esquivel, Prince Royce & Brray
Silvestre Dangond (4)
- Tropical – Artist of the Year
- Tropical – Song of the Year || “La Indiferencia” – Silvestre Dangond & Fonseca
- Tropical – Collaboration of the Year || “Vestido Rojo” – Silvestre Dangond & Emilia
- Tropical – Album of the Year || “El Último Baile” – Silvestre Dangond & Juancho de la Espriella
Wisin (4)
- The Perfect Mix of the Year || “Que Me Quiera Ma’” – Marc Anthony & Wisin
- Urban – Male Artist of the Year
- Urban – Collaboration of the Year || “Luna” – Wisin & Kapo
- Urban – Album of the Year || “El Sobreviviente WWW”
Carlos Vives (3)
- Tropical – Artist of the Year
- Tropical – Collaboration of the Year || “La Tierra del Olvido (Versión Salsa)” – Carlos Vives & Grupo Niche
- Tropical – Album of the Year || “Escalona Nunca Se Había Grabado Así (Deluxe)”
Los Esquivel (1)
- Mexican Music – Best Electro Corrido || “Bachata Bélica” – Los Esquivel, Prince Royce & Brray
“These nominations are a testament to the hard work of our artists and team, and to the power of Latin music worldwide,” said Kolm. “We are honored to see our roster recognized at such a prestigious award show.
Premio Lo Nuestro 2026 will air live on Univision on Thursday, February 19, 2026, celebrating the most impactful voices in Latin music.
Founded by Walter Kolm, WK Entertainment is one of the leading U.S.-based management and artist services companies focused on Latin talent, with offices in Miami, Mexico, Spain, and Brazil. The company represents an elite roster that also includes Los Esquivel and Lasso, providing comprehensive management services across global booking, radio promotions, sponsorships, brand development, strategy, planning, and A&R.
Walter Kolm has built a distinguished career defined by his ability to discover, develop, and elevate talent. As former President of Universal Music Latino and Machete, Kolm played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of iconic artists such as Wisin & Yandel, Don Omar, and Paulina Rubio. Today, he continues to shape the Latin music landscape on a global scale, championing both established stars and emerging talent.
