There's nothing like receiving a nomination for a Latin GRAMMY. Just ask Cazzu, Guaynaa, Soy Emilia and [Nathy Peluso](https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/nathy-peluso-interview-calambre-2020-latin-grammys), who each received their first nod earlier this year.
Ahead of the [2020 Latin GRAMMYs](https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2020-latin-grammy-awards-nominees-announced-see-complete-list) this week, GRAMMY.com recently caught up with the Latin superstars to get the deets behind their reactions. Read below to meet some of this year's first-time Latin GRAMMY nominees.
[Tune into the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs](http://www.grammy.com/latin-grammys/news/how-watch-2020-latin-grammys) on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. ET/PT to see who will potentially take home their first-ever golden gramophone.
### Guaynaa
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**Where were you when you found out you were nominated for a Latin GRAMMY?**
In a hotel in Miami just getting up.
**How did you feel?**
I was very excited, happy and incredulous at the same time. I had just realized one of my biggest dreams as an artist.
**Who did you tell first about your nomination?**
My parents.
**What does this nomination mean to you?**
It means a lot of things, but it definitely represents a reward for sacrificing days and nights in the recording studios and endless hours flying to bring our talent to the world.
**Who are you most excited to see at this year's Latin GRAMMYs?**
I don't have anyone in particular, but it's always exciting to be reunited with my colleagues at any kind of awards, and I imagine it will be even more exciting at the Latin GRAMMYs.
### Cazzu
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**Where were you when you found out you were nominated for a Latin GRAMMY?**
When I found out about the nomination, I was on my bed having a session with my therapist via Skype when a message dropped down about my nomination \[*lLughs*\] and I told my therapist.
**How did you feel?**
What I felt when I found out I was nominated was, obviously, very surprised and a lot of gratitude. Happiness, happiness. It's enough of an achievement for me. A nomination, no matter who wins, the recognition is always a compliment.
**Who did you tell first about your nomination?**
*\[Laughs\]* The first person I was able to tell was my therapist because he was there when I got the message, so he was the first to know.
**Who are you most excited to see at this year's Latin GRAMMYs?**
I get very excited about seeing my colleagues and my friends. They're the people I like to bump into on the red carpet. I think it is really gratifying knowing I'll be around friends and compatriots.
**More Nominees:** [Meet This Year's Best New Artist Nominees | 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards](https://www.grammy.com/latin-grammys/news/best-new-artist-2020-latin-grammys)
### Soy Emilia
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**Where were you when you found out you were nominated for a Latin GRAMMY?**
I was at home making acoustic videos for a Mexican channel called "El Sofa."
**How did you feel?**
I was surprised, I did not expect this nomination and then I felt very excited and happy for the recognition.
**Who did you tell first about your nomination?**
I told my sister, who began to cry, first, and then my mother who also cried of emotion.
**What does this nomination mean to you?**
This nomination means recognition for the constant work as an independent and alternative artist.
**Who are you most excited to see at this year's Latin GRAMMYs?**
I want to see Debi Nova's presentation. I love her.
### Nathy Peluso
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**Where were you when you found out you were nominated for a Latin GRAMMY?**
I was out. They called me on the phone and it took me by surprise. I started running around on the street. I called my mom. I did not expect it, really. It was like a very unexpected call for me. I wasn't waiting to see if they would tell me something; I did not expect it at all.
**Who did you tell first about your nomination? Was it your mom?**
Yes. I thought she would be very excited. I told her the news. I said, "*Mami*, *mami*, I'm nominated for a Latin GRAMMY." And she said, "Wow. Nathy, that doesn't surprise me, because you deserve it." She said very nice things. It was an exciting moment.
**What does this nomination mean to you?**
For me, it means \[a lot coming\] from the music industry, from the Academy, from my peers. Like very important inspiration for me to push forward and continue to represent Latin music with a lot of love. For me, it gives me a sense of pride and honor to be able to be there representing so many musicians, our culture, our music. It’s incredible.
*The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs will air on Univision on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT). The broadcast will also air on TNT (cable) at 7 p.m. (MEX)/8 p.m. (COL)/10 p.m. (ARG/CHI), and on Televisa on Channel 5.*
*Learn more about the 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards via the Latin Recording Academy's [official website](https://www.latingrammy.com/en).*
**[2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards Nominees Announced: See The Complete List](https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2020-latin-grammy-awards-nominees-announced-see-complete-list)**
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