Alejandro Sanz is the most awarded songwriter in the category with four wins out of eight nominations . Andrés Castro , Shakira and Carlos Vives have received the award twice . In 2017 , Colombian artist Maluma became the first songwriter to have three nominated songs in the same year , with " Chantaje " , " Felices los 4 " , and " Vente Pa ' Ca " . Pedro Capó , Juan Luis Guerra , Jorge Luis Piloto and Jorge Villamizar have been nominated twice the same year : Capó in 2015 for songs performed by Ricky Martin and himself , Guerra in 2012 for songs performed by Juanes featuring Joaquín Sabina and himself , Piloto in 2009 for songs performed by Andrés Cepeda and Luis Enrique , while Villamizar wrote songs for the band Bacilos . Claudia Brant , Angie Chirino , Joy Huerta ( of the Mexican band Jesse & Joy ) , Natalia Lafourcade , Shakira , and Mónica Vélez are the only female writers to be awarded . The current holder , as of the 2018 ceremony is Jorge Drexler for the song " Telefonía "
the 2018 ceremony
19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards
Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year