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Johnny Hooker and Urias win Latin Grammys for the first time
At the 2026 Latin Grammy première, Brazilian artists Johnny Hooker, Urias, Criolo and Emicida received awards.
Hooker won best Portuguese-language song for “Viver e Morrer De Amor Na América Latina” and paid tribute to Ney Matogrosso.
Urias won best Portuguese-language rock or alternative album for “Carranca.”
Emicida won best Portuguese-language urban music album, while João Gomes, Mestrinho and Jota.pê also received awards but were not at the event.
The première handed out most of the trophies before the main ceremony at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
The main awards ceremony was scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.
and was to be shown live on Multishow, Bis and Globoplay.
Johnny Hooker and Urias won Latin Grammy Awards for the first time during the 2026 ceremony.
Hooker won Best Portuguese-Language Song for “Viver e Morrer De Amor Na América Latina.”
Urias won Best Portuguese-Language Rock or Alternative Music Album for “CARRANCA.”
The awards were presented during the première of the 27th Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday night.
The main ceremony was scheduled to take place at MGM Grand Garden Arena and air from 9 p.m.
- Who
- Johnny Hooker and Urias won awards. Other Brazilian winners included Criolo and Emicida.
- What
- They received Latin Grammy Awards for the first time. Hooker won Best Portuguese-Language Song, and Urias won Best Portuguese-Language Rock or Alternative Music Album.
- When
- Thursday night, November 12, 2026.
- Where
- During the Latin Grammy première. The main ceremony was scheduled for MGM Grand Garden Arena.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The première of the 27th Latin Grammy Awards presented most of the trophies.
Johnny Hooker won Best Portuguese-Language Song and paid tribute to Ney Matogrosso.
The main ceremony was scheduled to take place at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
- Johnny Hooker award
- Best Portuguese-Language Song for “Viver e Morrer De Amor Na América Latina
- Urias award
- Best Portuguese-Language Rock or Alternative Music Album for “CARRANCA
- Event
- 27th Latin Grammy Awards
- Date
- November 12, 2026
- Main ceremony venue
- MGM Grand Garden Arena