American Music Awards 2026 Winners List: The 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs 2026) turned Las Vegas into a full-blown celebration of global music as the ceremony took place at the iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena. The star-studded night was hosted by singer and actress Queen Latifah, who brought her signature energy and charisma to one of music’s biggest award shows.
52nd American Music Awards (AMA 2026) Winners List: Who Won What? From pop to hip-hop and global collaborations, the AMAs 2026 reflected a highly competitive year in music. The event quickly became a trending topic worldwide, with fans flooding social media with reactions.
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BTS made a major impact at the 52nd American Music Awards 2026, with members drawing huge global attention during the event. Here is the complete winners’ list: Artist of the Year: BTS
Because of the fans, @bts_bighit is taking home the biggest award of the night! Congratulations on Artist of the Year at the #AMAs! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/P9GJaZBpHV
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2026
New Artist of the Year: KATSEYE
Album of the Year: Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter
Song of the Year: “Golden” – HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami)
Collaboration of the Year: “Stateside” – PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson Social Song of the Year: “CHANEL” – Tyla
Best Music Video: “Gnarly” – KATSEYE Best Soundtrack: KPop Demon Hunters – Various
Artists Tour of the Year: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour – Shakira Breakout Tour: American Heart World Tour – Benson Boone Breakthrough
Album of the Year: Midnight Sun – Zara Larsson Best Throwback Song: “Rock That Body” – Black Eyed Peas Best Vocal Performance: “Golden” – HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami)
Song of the Summer: “SWIM” – BTS
Best Male Pop Artist: Justin Bieber
Best Female Pop Artist: Sabrina Carpenter Breakthrough
Pop Artist: KATSEYE – WINNER
Best Pop Song: “Golden” – HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami)
Best Pop Album: Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter Breakthrough
Country Artist: Sam Barber
Best Male Country Artist: Morgan Wallen
Best Female Country Artist: Ella Langley
Best Country Song: “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley
Best Country Duo or Group: Zac Brown Band
Best Country Album: Cloud 9 – Megan Moroney Breakthrough
Hip-Hop Artist: Monaleo Best Male
Hip-Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Cardi B Best
Hip Hop Song: “ErrTime” – Cardi B Best
Hip Hop Album: AM I THE DRAMA? – Cardi B
Best Female R&B Artist: SZA
Best R&B Artist: Bruno Mars
Best R&B Song: “I Just Might” – Bruno Mars
Best R&B Album: The Romantic – Bruno Mars Breakthrough
R&B Artist: Leon Thomas
Best Latin Duo or Group: Fuerza Regida
Best Male Latin Artist: Bad Bunny
Best Female Latin Artist: Shakira
Best Latin Duo or Group: Fuerza Regida Breakthrough Latin Artist: Kapo
Best Latin Song: “NUEVAYoL” – Bad Bunny
Best Rock/Alternative Artist: Twenty One Pilots Breakthrough
Rock/Alternative Artist: sombr Breakthrough
Rock/Alternative Song: sombr Breakthrough
Rock/Alternative Album: I Barely Know Her – sombr
Best Dance/Electronic Artist: David Guetta
Best Male K-Pop Artist: BTS Best Female K-Pop Artist: TWICE
Best Afrobeats Artist: Tyla Best Americana/Folk Artist: Noah Kahan
