Latin Grammys adds Rauw, Musgraves, Santana to Las Vegas lineup

The Latin Recording Academy confirmed a new wave of performers for the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards on Tuesday, adding Rauw Alejandro, Kacey Musgraves, Carlos Santana, Grupo Frontera and several others to the Nov. 13 lineup at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The additions join an already broad roster that includes Pepe Aguilar, Gloria Estefan, Carín León and Person of the Year Raphael.

The newly announced performers also include songwriter-producer Édgar Barrera, Joaquina, Christian Nodal, Nathy Peluso and Elena Rose, as well as veteran Alejandro Sanz and Tejano band Grupo Frontera. Earlier announcements had listed Aitana, Iván Cornejo, DannyLux, Kakalo, Liniker, Morat and Los Tigres del Norte among scheduled acts, creating a program that spans pop, regional Mexican, urban and rock styles.

Several of the incoming performers are also leading nominees. Rauw Alejandro is competing for Album of the Year and Best Reggaeton Performance for Cosa Nuestra. Édgar Barrera earned 10 nominations, including songwriter and producer of the year and song of the year categories. Joaquina and Elena Rose were each named in multiple categories, and Alejandro Sanz received four...