An outstanding roster of artists reaffirms the label’s impact on today’s Latin music landscape
Miami, FL (July 28, 2026) – FONO proudly celebrates its nominees for Premios Juventud 2026. This morning, the nominations for the 23rd edition of the awards were announced, recognizing a diverse group of label artists who continue to set trends and connect with new audiences around the world.
Among the FONO talents recognized in this year’s edition are Alex Fernández, Alfredo Olivas, Ángela Leiva, Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga, Banda Los Recoditos, Banda Los Sebastianes de Saúl Plata, Calibre 50, Camila Fernández, La Arrolladora Banda El Limón, La Coreañera, La Nueva Ola de Cumbia, and Majo Aguilar.
For the first time in its history, the ceremony will take place live from the Starlite Amphitheater in Marbella, Spain. The awards ceremony will air on September 3, 2026 through Univision, ViX, and UNIMÁS.
The complete list of FONO artists nominated this year includes:
ALEX FERNÁNDEZ
Best Mexican Mariachi Music- "¿Quién no ha llorado por amor?"
ALFREDO OLIVAS
Best Mexican Music Collaboration for “Te quiero, te amo” junto a Pesado
Best Mexican Mariachi Music for “Tú y Las Nubes” junto a Pepe Aguilar
Best Mexican Norteño Music for “Eres” junto a Joss Favela
ÁNGELA LEIVA
New Generation Female Artist
BANDA EL RECODO DE CRUZ LIZÁRRAGA
Best Mexican Banda Music for “No Me Aprovechaste”
BANDA LOS RECODITOS
Best Mexican Banda Music for “De Esta Me Levanto”
BANDA LOS SEBASTIANES DE SAÚL PLATA
Best Mexican Banda Music for “Al Chile No Sé” junto a Gerardo Coronel
CALIBRE 50
Best Mexican Norteño Music for “Me Enamoré Solo”
Best Mexican Music Album for “El Mundo Es Del Que Se Anima”
CAMILA FERNÁNDEZ
Best Mexican Mariachi Music for “Retumbando En El Cora”
Best Mexican Music Album for “La Fernández”
LA ARROLLADORA BANDA EL LIMÓN DE RENÉ CAMACHO
The Perfect Collab for “Una Noche Contigo” with Juanes
Best Mexican Banda Music for “Aunque Tiren Hate”
LA COREAÑERA
Best Cumbia Song “Cumbiando” with La Nueva Ola De Cumbia
LA NUEVA OLA DE LA CUMBIA
New Generation - Mexican Music
Best Cumbia Song “Cumbiando” with La Coreañera
MAJO AGUILAR
Girl Power for “Brujería (En Vivo Desde La Plaza De Toros La México)” junto a Yuridia
