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The Colombian icon received the news mid-flight after winning in the “Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album” category during the 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony. Watch his reaction HERE.
Miami, FL (November 13, 2026) – Carlos Vives adds another historic achievement to his career, winning his 20th Latin Grammy® for El Último Disco, Vol. 1, which took home the award for “Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album” during the Premiere Ceremony of the 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, held yesterday, Thursday, November 12, in Las Vegas.
While mid-flight, Vives received the news of this latest recognition from the Latin Recording Academy with great emotion. The achievement further solidifies his status as one of the most influential and enduring artists in Latin music. Previously named the 2024 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, Vives now holds 20 Latin Grammy® wins and 49 nominations throughout his career.
Recognized by Rolling Stone en Español as one of the year’s best albums, El Último Disco, Vol. 1 represents Vives’ return to the essence of making music. Conceived as a collection of songs to dedicate, the project embraces timeless values such as love, romance, family, and genuine connections. Inspired by the way great albums were made, the production brings back the spirit of live performance. For Vives, it is also a celebration of his homeland, its people, and a way of understanding music at a time of constant transformation in the industry.
Among the standout tracks on the award-winning album are “Te Dedico,” which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay and Tropical Airplay charts; “Tuyo y Nada Más,” which reached No. 1 in Colombia, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, and Chile; and “Buscando el Mar,” a collaboration with maestro Juan Luis Guerra. The album also features “Si Yo Volviera a Nacer,” alongside acclaimed producer Sergio George, and “Sombra Perdida,” featuring Niña Pastori.
With this 20th Latin Grammy®, Carlos Vives not only celebrates the global impact of El Último Disco, Vol. 1, but also further cements an enduring legacy that continues to bring the sounds of Colombia’s Caribbean region to new generations.
Recently, Carlos Vives was named among the “50 Ibero-American Leaders Transforming Spain,” the first list dedicated to the region by Forbes España, unveiled during the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid. In its profile, the publication highlights his role as a pioneer in taking vallenato beyond Colombia’s borders. This recognition adds to a career spanning more than 30 years, during which he has championed Colombian music and cultural identity around the world through his music and initiatives such as Universo Vives. Vives is also set to participate in Los 40 Music Awards on November 20 in Barcelona and will continue his international journey with the Tour Al Sol.
UPCOMING TOUR AL SOL 2027 DATES – COLOMBIA
IBAGUÉ
April 10, 2027
MEDELLÍN
DAVIArena
April 17, 2027
PEREIRA
April 23, 2027
CALI
April 24, 2027
BUCARAMANGA
May 8, 2027
For more information about the tour and tickets, visit www.carlosvives.com.
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