Dominican singer Juan Luis Guerra is celebrating after leading the 2012 Latin Grammy Awards nominations.

The star will compete for six titles, including Record, Producer and Song of the Year, while Mexican pop duo Jesse & Joy trail with five.

Also, receiving mentions are international icon Juanes, Guatemalan singer/songwriter Ricardo Arjona, Mexican rocker Carla Morrison, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, and Brazilian star Ivete Sangalo.

The winners will be announced at the 13th annual prizegiving in Las Vegas on 15 November (12).