The 52nd American Music Awards
The 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs) just wrapped up at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and it was a night defined by nostalgia and the meteoric rise of new talent. Hosted by the legendary Queen Latifah, the ceremony celebrated the world’s largest fan-voted awards with a mix of high-energy performances and emotional acceptance speeches.
The evening’s big story was the triumphant return of BTS, who secured their first AMA in four years, ultimately taking home the coveted Artist of the Year trophy. Meanwhile, newcomers like KATSEYE and Sombr proved that the next generation of music is here to stay, each walking away with multiple awards. Taylor Swift entered the night as the most-nominated artist with eight nods, continuing her reign as an AMA powerhouse. In an upset, however, she did not win any awards last night.
Artist of the Year
- BTS (Winner)
- Bad Bunny
- Bruno Mars
- Harry Styles
- Justin Bieber
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lady Gaga
- Morgan Wallen
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift
New Artist of the Year
- KATSEYE (Winner)
- Alex Warren
- Ella Langley
- Leon Thomas
- Olivia Dean
- Sombr
Song of the Year
- The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X – “Golden” (Winner)
- Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
- Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”
- Kehlani – “Folded”
- Leon Thomas – “MUTT”
- Morgan Wallen – “I’m The Problem”
- Olivia Dean – “Man I Need”
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
- Sombr – “back to friends”
- Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia”
Album of the Year
- Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend (Winner)
- Cardi B – AM I THE DRAMA?
- Fuerza Regida – 111xpantia
- Justin Bieber – SWAG
- Lady Gaga – Mayhem
- Morgan Wallen – I’m The Problem
- Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
- Playboi Carti – MUSIC
- Tate McRae – So Close To What
- Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl
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