The Canary Music Awards have unveiled the finalists for their eighth edition, featuring notable artists such as Pedro Guerra, Efecto Pasillo, Marilia Monzón, and Benito Cabrera. Emerging talents like Xerach, Cristina Mahelo, Good Franco, Lucho RK, and La Pantera are also among the nominees.
A total of 42 nominations have been selected by the jury from 380 submissions this year. The winners will be announced on 2 December at the Teatro Leal in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, which previously hosted the 2025 gala.
One of the most prestigious categories is Best Song of the Year, with three finalists chosen from 90 entries. The contenders are 'La Herida' by Cristina Mahelo, 'Agua Bendita' by Marilia Monzón, and 'Siempre Queda El Amor', a collaboration between Pedro Guerra and Juan Luis Guerra with 4.40.
Pedro Guerra is also in the running for Best Pop Album with 'Parceiros, Vol. 3', competing against Efecto Pasillo's 'Oro y Diamantes' and Xerach's 'Canciones Bobas'. Xerach stands out with four nominations, including Best New Artist alongside Cristina Mahelo and Good Franco.
This edition showcases a diverse range of musical styles. In the Best Rock Album category, nominees include Bífidos with 'Fuego', Pumuky with 'No sueltes lo efímero', and The Cheapest Red Wine with their self-titled album. The Urban Music finalists are Liane with 'Liane 5:08', Lucho RK and La Pantera with 'Ta Facil', and Profecía Crew with 'Siempre aquí'. Meanwhile, Carlos Meneses, Pleito, and Yul Ballesteros Trío are vying for Best Jazz Album.
The awards also honour professionals involved in the creation and promotion of music projects. In the Best Music Video category, nominees include María and Ana Pizarro for 'Lo que voy a mentir' by Xerach, Luis Castro for 'Cita Online' by Cintia Lund, and Danny O’Brien for 'Oro y Diamantes' by Efecto Pasillo. In Best Design, Lucía Bocanegra and Sergio Sánchez, who has two nominations, are highlighted.
The ceremony will reveal winners across 14 competitive categories and will also present the Honorary Award for Canary Music, recognising a distinguished career in the archipelago's music scene. The awards are organised by the Canary Music Awards Association and Radio Canaria, in collaboration with the Government of the Canary Islands and the San Cristóbal de La Laguna City Council.
