Rosalía wins album of the year at the Latin Grammys for a record third time

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 13) — Rosalía won album of the year at the Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday night for "Lux," becoming the first woman to win the award three times, BBC News reported.

The Spanish singer, who opened the ceremony with a performance of some of her best-known songs, took home five trophies in all, according to the BBC. Her track "La Perla" was named song of the year and best pop song, and "Lux" also won best alternative music album, Variety's winners list showed. She previously won album of the year for "El Mal Querer" in 2019 and "Motomami" in 2022, the Associated Press reported.

"To all the people who told me I wasn't good enough, or that my music was too weird, I'm thankful I didn't listen," Rosalía said as she accepted the award, according to the BBC.

"La Perla" was also up for record of the year, but that prize went to 20-year-old Argentine singer Milo J for "Niño." He won four awards in total, the BBC reported. Aria Vega was named best new artist.

Puerto Rican reggaeton star Daddy Yankee was honored as the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year and performed hits including "Gasolina" with guests on stage, and Janet Jackson made a surprise appearance to present him with the honor, the BBC reported.