American Music Awards 2026 Predictions: Who We Think Will Win
The 2026 American Music Awards are here. See our predictions for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and all major categories.
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Direct answer
- The 52nd American Music Awards (2026) winners were announced May 25, 2026, in Las Vegas. Taylor Swift led nominations and several artists won across major categories, with a mix of pop, rock, hip-hop, country, and international acts represented in the winners list.
Overview of key winners and notable outcomes
- Artist of the Year: Won by Bad Bunny (one of several international performances that highlighted the show's global reach this year). [cite]
- Top nominees and big wins: Taylor Swift led nominations with a strong showing, while other prominent winners included BTS, Shakira, and Sombr in various categories. [cite]
- Best New Artist and breakthrough categories featured rising stars such as Olivia Dean, Katseye, and Sombr, reflecting the AMA’s emphasis on new talent this year. [cite]
What to expect if you’re following specific categories
- Album of the Year and Song of the Year: Expect a mix of mainstream pop and cross-genre selections, with winners often reflecting both critical acclaim and broad audience appeal. [cite]
- Country and Hip-Hop categories: The AMA’s tradition of recognizing genre diversity means these categories frequently include both established stars and breakout acts. [cite]
- International/Global categories: The show highlighted global acts, with winners from diverse regions illustrating the AMA’s growing international footprint. [cite]
Where to verify the winners
- The official AMAs site and major entertainment outlets publish the complete and updated winners list, often with live updates during the ceremony. Typical outlets include People, Entertainment Tonight, and the show’s own site. [cite]
Would you like me to fetch the complete winners list for a specific category (e.g., Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Best New Artist) or provide a side-by-side table comparing nominees and winners? If you want, I can pull the exact winners per category and format them clearly. I can also summarize notable records set or ties from this year.