Here Are the 2026 American Music Awards Winners (Updating Live)

The 2026 American Music Awards officially returned with a massive lineup of nominees spanning pop, country, hip-hop, Latin, K-pop, Afrobeats, rock, and more, as music's biggest fan-voted awards show celebrated its 52nd annual ceremony at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Hosted by Queen Latifah, the star-studded night featured performances from Twenty One Pilots, Keith Urban, Teddy Swims, KATSEYE, Maluma, and The Pussycat Dolls with Busta Rhymes, alongside a highly anticipated special appearance from BTS.

Taylor Swift led all nominees with eight nominations, while Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and sombr followed closely behind with seven nominations each. The ceremony also honored Billy Idol with the Lifetime Achievement Award and Karol G with the International Artist Award of Excellence.

Below is the full list of major 2026 American Music Awards categories and nominees.

Artist of the Year

• Bad Bunny
• Bruno Mars
• BTS
• Harry Styles
• Justin Bieber
• Kendrick Lamar
• Lady Gaga
• Morgan Wallen
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Taylor Swift

New Artist of the Year

• Alex Warren
• Ella Langley
• KATSEYE
• Leon Thomas
• Olivia Dean
• sombr

Album of the Year

• AM I THE DRAMA? - Cardi B
• 111xpantia - Fuerza Regida
• SWAG - Justin Bieber
• Mayhem - Lady Gaga
• I'm The Problem - Morgan Wallen
• The Art of Loving - Olivia Dean
• MUSIC - Playboi Carti
• Man's Best Friend - Sabrina Carpenter
• So Close To What - Tate McRae
• The Life of a Showgirl - Taylor Swift

Song of the Year

• Ordinary - Alex Warren
• Choosin' Texas - Ella Langley
• Golden - EJAE, Audrey Nuna & Rei Ami
• Folded - Kehlani
• MUTT - Leon Thomas
• I'm The Problem - Morgan Wallen
• Man I Need - Olivia Dean
• Manchild - Sabrina Carpenter
• back to friends - sombr
• The Fate of Ophelia - Taylor Swift

Collaboration of the Year

• All The Way - BigXthaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman
• Gone Gone Gone - David Guetta, Teddy Swims & Tones And I
• What I Want - Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae
• Stateside - PinkPantheress & Zara Larsson
• Amen - Shaboozey & Jelly Roll

Social Song of the Year

• No Broke Boys
• Illegal
• Sally, When The Wine Runs Out
• CHANEL
• Lush Life

Additional Genre Categories Included

• Best Pop Album
• Best Pop Song
• Best Male Pop Artist
• Best Female Pop Artist
• Best Country Album
• Best Country Song
• Best Male Country Artist
• Best Female Country Artist
• Best Hip-Hop Album
• Best Hip-Hop Song
• Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
• Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
• Best Latin Album
• Best Latin Song
• Best Male Latin Artist
• Best Female Latin Artist
• Best Rock/Alternative Artist
• Best Rock/Alternative Album
• Best Rock/Alternative Song
• Best K-Pop Artist
• Best Afrobeats Artist
• Best Dance/Electronic Artist
• Best Soundtrack
• Tour of the Year

The 2026 AMAs expanded to 50 total categories this year, reflecting the evolving global music landscape and recognizing artists across multiple genres and fan communities.