On Winning First Latin Grammy, Camila Fernández Thanks Expectant Baby for ‘Strength to be Here’

Moved to tears, the heiress to the Fernández dynasty received the award for best ranchera/mariachi music album. Camila Fernández accepts Best Ranchera/ Mariachi Music Album for La Fernández at the Premiere Ceremony during the 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Conference Center on November 12, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Candice Ward/Getty Images Español Trending on Billboard Camila Fernández achieved her dream of winning the first Latin Grammy of her career on Thursday (Nov. 12), as the Mexican singer awaits the arrival of her second child. The young heiress of the Fernández dynasty took home the coveted trophy in the category of best ranchera/mariachi album for La Fernández. “I can’t believe it, I’m living a dream. Thank you!” Fernández said through tears, visibly moved by the recognition, during the Latin Grammy Premiere — a ceremony held before the televised gala where the majority of the winners were announced. Dressed in an elegant blue gown, she extended her gratitude to those who “voted for this very honest work,” as she described her album. “Thank you for believing in me, for having this album that marks my career as the woman of the Fernández family,” she added through sobs. “Thank-you to my daughter Cayetana, I love you. Thanks to this baby who is giving me the strength to be here. This is going to Guadalajara. Thank-you to my parents, thank you to everyone. ¡Y que viva México!” At the 27th annual Latin Grammy Awards, the 28-year-old singer was the only woman nominated in the category of best ranchera/mariachi album, which also included superstar nominees Christian Nodal for Bandera Blanca and Pepe Aguilar for Mi Suerte Es Ser Mexicano II, as well as Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández with their album La Voz De Mi Trompeta (50 Años). Released in August 2025, La Fernández is her second studio album. It consists of 10 ranchera songs with more modern lyrics, including singles “Se Cancela La Llorada,” “Pudimos Ser” and “No Puedo Dormir Sin Ti,” as well as the focus track “La Loca Era Yo,” a mariachi-pop song about a narcissistic man. Camila Fernández belongs to one of the most respected families in the Latin music scene. She is the daughter of ranchera music superstar Alejandro Fernández, also known as “El Potrillo,” and the granddaughter of the late legendary ranchera singer Vicente Fernández. Her brother, Alex Fernández, also has a music career. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up