The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers revealed its 2026 ASCAP Latin Music Awards winners during an invite-only ceremony hosted Tuesday night (May 5) in Miami.
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For a third time, Colombian hitmaker Keityn was named songwriter of the year after co-penning hits such as Karol G and Marco Antonio Solís‘ “Coleccionando Heridas,” Maluma‘s “Cosas Pendientes,” Feid‘s “Doblexxó” and Nicky Jam and Beéle‘ “Hiekka.”
New York Dominican superstar — and self-proclaimed King of Bachata — Romeo Santos won the ASCAP Latin songwriter-artist of the year award backed by his recent smashes “Ángel” (also starring Grupo Frontera), “Desde Hoy” (performed by Natti Natasha) and “Khé” (with Rauw Alejandro).
The 2026 ASCAP Latin Song of the Year award was given to “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” performed by Karol G and written by ASCAP songwriter Rios. The tune, which dropped last June, was published by Capital Music Puerto Rico LLC and Kobalt Music Publishing. The track ruled Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs chart at No. 1 for 14 weeks and recently climbed back to No. 6 following Karol G’s headlining performance at this year’s Coachella.
Meanwhile, Daddy Yankee extends his reign as the most decorated Latin ASCAP songwriter in history, adding his 63rd and 64th award for the uplifting anthem “Sonríele” and “Latina Foreva,” the sultry tune performed by Karol G. The reggaetón legend has been recognized at every ASCAP Latin Awards ceremony since 2005.
On the industry side, Universal Music Publishing Group was recognized as Latin music publisher of the year for the fourth consecutive year, thanks to its representation of several latest hits by Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro and more.
Additional ASCAP Latin honorees include Julito Gastón, who earns his first recognition for cowriting Bad Bunny’s global hit “Baile Inolvidable” alongside Antonio Caraballo. Other winners include Feid (“Doblexxó,” “Háblame Claro,” “Verano Rosa”), Xavi (“En Privado,” “Flores”), Natanael Cano (“PRESIDENTE”), Tito El Bambino (“EoO”), Danny Ocean (“Imagínate”) and more.
See the full list of ASCAP Latin music winners on the ASCAP website.
