Keys to the news:
- Taylor Swift dominates with 8 nominations in the American Music Awards 2026including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year.
- The ceremony will take place on Monday, May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, under the leadership of Queen Latifah.
- The winners are chosen by the public based on sales, streaming and impact on social networks.
CDMX.- The wait is over for the music industry. The American Music Awards 2026the contest where the public has the last word, have revealed their official list of nominees for the 52nd edition. With a panorama that mixes established legends and new viral phenomena, the gala promises to be the most relevant sound event of the year.
Again, Taylor Swift reaffirms her status as the undisputed queen of the AMAs. The singer heads the mentions with eight nominationsstanding out in the shortlists of Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for The Life of a Showgirl. With more than 40 statuettes under her belt, Swift seeks to extend her all-time record on a night where the competition will be fierce.
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Date, venue and management
The ceremony will take place next Monday, May 25, 2026 in the city of vegas. This edition will feature a nostalgic and powerful return: the iconic Queen Latifah will be in charge of hosting the event, contributing her charisma to a night that promises surprises in each segment.
Unlike other awards, the AMAs are distinguished by being a real “thermometer” of commercial and digital success. Winners are selected through online voting, reflecting sales metrics, reproductions on digital platforms, radio diffusion and impact on world tours.
The great contenders of 2026
Behind Swift, figures such as Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean and Morgan Wallen They are positioned as the great rivals to beat, with seven nominations each. Additionally, the list highlights the globalization of music, including robust categories of K-Pop, Afrobeats and Latin Musicwhere names like Bad Bunny, Karol G and Peso Pluma They continue to set the international standard.
Complete list of nominees American Music Awards 2026
GENERAL CATEGORIES
- 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, shadow.
- Album of the year: Cardi B (AM I THE DRAMA?), Ruled Force (111xpantia), Justin Bieber (SWAG), Lady Gaga (Mayhem), Morgan Wallen (I’m The Problem), Olivia Dean (The Art of Loving), Playboi Carti (MUSIC), Sabrina Carpenter (Man’s Best Friend), Tate McRae (So Close To What), Taylor Swift (The Life of a Showgirl).
- Song of the year: “Ordinary” (Alex Warren), “Choosin’ Texas” (Ella Langley), “Golden” (HUNTR/X), “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).
- Tour of the year: Beyoncé (Cowboy Carter Tour), Kendrick Lamar & SZA (Grand National Tour), Lady Gaga (The Mayhem Ball), Oasis (Oasis Live ’25 Tour), Shakira (Las Mujeres No Ya Lloran World Tour).
LATIN CATEGORIES
- Best Latin Male Artist: Bad Bunny, Junior H, Featherweight, Rauw Alejandro, Tito Doble P.
- Best Latin Female Artist: Gloria Estefan, Karol G, Natti Natasha, Rosalía, Shakira.
- Best Latin Album: 111xpantia (Regulated Force), Tropicochaete (Karol G), My Life My Death (Netón Vega), DYNASTY (Featherweight & Tito Double P), Lux (Rosalia).
POP CATEGORIES
- Best Male Pop Artist: Alex Warren, Benson Boone, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, Justin Bieber.
- Best Pop Female Artist: Lady Gaga, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, Taylor Swift.
OTHER FEATURED CATEGORIES
- Best Rock/Alternative Artist: Deftones, Linkin Park, The Marías, Sleep Token, Twenty One Pilots.
- Best Afrobeats Artist: Burna Boy, MOLIY, Rema, Tyla, Wizkid.
- Best retro song: “What’s Up” (4 Non Blondes), “Rock That Body” (Black Eyed Peas), “Iris” (Goo Goo Dolls).
The AMAs 2026 will not only reward the best sellers, but will celebrate the evolution of an industry that is increasingly diverse and connected to its followers. Let the voting begin! (With information from Excelsior and Uniradio Informa)
