Grupo Frontera & Fuerza Regida Encourage Latinos to 'Keep Heads Held High' at 2026 Grammys

The Mexican regional music acts used their Grammys platform to address immigration issues and support their Latino community.

Feb. 2, 2026 at 1:31pm

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At the 2026 Grammy Awards, several artists including Grupo Frontera and Fuerza Regida used their platform to address immigration issues in the United States. Grupo Frontera's frontman Adelaido 'Payo' Solís expressed support for the Latino community, saying 'we will always keep our heads held high.' Fuerza Regida's vocalist JOP also stated they are there to help the community in any way they can. Both acts were nominated for Best Música Mexicana Album.

Why it matters

The Grammys have become a high-profile stage for artists to voice their political views and concerns, especially around issues like immigration that deeply impact the Latino community. Grupo Frontera and Fuerza Regida's messages of solidarity and support for their fans resonated at a time of ongoing tensions and enforcement actions by ICE.

The details

During the 2026 Grammy Awards, a number of artists including Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber, Kehlani, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Dean and Bad Bunny wore 'ICE Out' pins in protest of ICE's immigration enforcement. Bad Bunny also directly called out ICE in his acceptance speech, saying 'We're not savages, we're not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans.' On the Billboard red carpet livestream, Grupo Frontera and Fuerza Regida discussed the immigration issues impacting the Latino community and their efforts to support them.

  • The 2026 Grammy Awards took place on February 1, 2026.

The players

Grupo Frontera

A Mexican regional music act that was nominated for Best Música Mexicana Album at the 2026 Grammys.

Fuerza Regida

A Mexican regional music act that was nominated for Best Música Mexicana Album at the 2026 Grammys, along with Grupo Frontera, for their joint EP 'Mala Mía'.

Adelaido 'Payo' Solís

The frontman of Grupo Frontera who expressed support for the Latino community during the Grammys.

JOP

The vocalist of Fuerza Regida who stated they are there to help the Latino community in any way they can.

Bad Bunny

The Puerto Rican artist who directly called out ICE and expressed support for the Latino community during his Grammys acceptance speech.

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What they’re saying

“I know we're going through difficult times, but I believe that, like all Mexicans, all Latinos, we will always keep our heads held high. We truly love you all so much, thank you for your support, and we want to support you in the best way we can. We have a project to help our Latino community. Always with our heads held high.”

— Adelaido 'Payo' Solís, Frontman of Grupo Frontera

“We're here for them, whatever they need. If we can help them, we're here. We always help the community in any way we can.”

— JOP, Vocalist of Fuerza Regida

“Before I say thanks to God, I'm gonna say ICE out! We're not savages, we're not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans. […] The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love.”

— Bad Bunny

What’s next

Both Grupo Frontera and Fuerza Regida are expected to continue their support and advocacy for the Latino community in the coming years, potentially through further collaborations and initiatives.

The takeaway

The 2026 Grammys saw artists using their platform to make powerful statements about immigration and show solidarity with the Latino community, which is facing ongoing challenges and tensions. Grupo Frontera and Fuerza Regida's messages of unity and support resonated strongly and demonstrated the important role music can play in amplifying marginalized voices.