American Music Awards 2026 Winners List Released
The 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs) took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 25th, showcasing a plethora of musical talent from industry veterans to emerging stars. The event, which saw the presentation of nearly 50 awards, recognized artists across various genres for their outstanding contributions to the music industry.
Among the notable winners were Audrey Nuna, Ejae, and Rei Ami, collectively known as the KPop Demon Hunters, who swept multiple categories with their hit song “Golden.” Bad Bunny, a prominent figure in the Latin music scene, secured wins for Best Male Latin Artist and Best Latin Song for “NuevaYol.” Benson Boone’s impressive American Heart World Tour earned him the coveted Breakout Tour award, while Black Eyed Peas took home the prize for Best Throwback Song with “Rock That Body.”
Bruno Mars, a powerhouse in the R&B genre, claimed titles for Best Male R&B Artist, Best R&B Song for “I Just Might,” and Best R&B Album for “The Romantic.” Global sensation BTS was recognized as Artist of the Year, Best Male K-Pop Artist, and won Song of the Summer for “Swim.” Cardi B, known for her fierce lyricism, was named Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and earned accolades for Best Hip-Hop Song with “ErrTime” and Best Hip-Hop Album for “Am I The Drama?”
In the electronic music realm, David Guetta was crowned Best Dance/Electronic Artist, while Ella Langley shone as the Best Female Country Artist and won Best Country Song for “Choosin’ Texas.” Fuerza Regida was honored as the Best Latin Duo or Group, and Kapo made waves as the Breakthrough Latin Artist. Karol G’s album “Tropicoqueta” earned her the title of Best Latin Album, while rising artist Katseye secured the New Artist of the Year award and Best Music Video for “Gnarly.”
Kendrick Lamar, a luminary in the hip-hop world, was recognized as the Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, while KPop Demon Hunters scored the title of Best Soundtrack for their work. Leon Thomas made a breakthrough in the R&B genre, and Megan Moroney’s album “Cloud 9” was deemed the Best Country Album. Monaleo and Morgan Wallen were acknowledged for their contributions to country music, while Noah Kahan and Zac Brown Band clinched awards for their remarkable achievements in their respective genres.
The collaborative efforts of PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson on “Stateside” earned them the Collaboration of the Year award, while Sabrina Carpenter stood out with her Album of the Year win for “Man’s Best Friend.” Shakira’s “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” was recognized as Tour of the Year, and Sombr made a mark as the Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist, winning Best Rock/Alternative Song for “Back To Friends” and Best Rock/Alternative Album for “I Barely Know Her.”
These are just a few of the many talented artists who were honored at the 2026 AMAs, showcasing the diversity and creativity present in the music industry today. The event celebrated the artistry and innovation of musicians across multiple genres, highlighting their contributions to the global music landscape.