Camila Fernández Wins First Latin Grammy for 'La Fernández'
Camila Fernández won the first Latin Grammy of her career on 12 November, taking best ranchera/mariachi album for La Fernández. Billboard reported the win from the 27th Latin Grammy Awards.
Ranchera is a Mexican folk song style, usually sung with a mariachi ensemble of trumpets, violins and guitars. The category recognises albums in that tradition, and this year's field included Christian Nodal, Pepe Aguilar and Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández. Fernández was the only woman among the nominees.
La Fernández came out in August 2025. It is her second studio album, the term for a full-length record made in a recording studio rather than a live recording or compilation. It contains 10 ranchera songs.
Fernández is the daughter of singer Alejandro Fernández and the granddaughter of Vicente Fernández, one of the most widely known figures in ranchera music. Her family's name is part of the story, but the award was for her own album.
The win came with a personal moment. Fernández was expecting her second child when she accepted the award. She thanked her unborn baby for giving her the strength to be there, and she also thanked her daughter Cayetana.
The Latin Grammys are voted on by members of the Latin Recording Academy, and the ranchera/mariachi category rewards one album each year. For Fernández, the trophy is her first from the awards. For the nominees who did not win, it was another year in a category where the competition was strong.
Latin Grammy wins are often announced in the room and then reported within hours, so the news spread quickly. Fans who want to hear the record can find it on streaming services and in stores, where it has been available since its August 2025 release.
