American Music Awards Crown HUNTR/X, KAROL G in Early 2026 Wins as Taylor Swift Leads 8 Nominations
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Updated · Billboard · May 26
American Music Awards Crown HUNTR/X, KAROL G in Early 2026 Wins as Taylor Swift Leads 8 Nominations
10 articles · Updated · Billboard · May 26
HUNTR/X won Song of the Year for “Golden,” while KAROL G took Best Latin Album for “Tropicoqueta” as the 2026 American Music Awards handed out live trophies from Las Vegas.
Leon Thomas claimed Breakthrough R&B Artist, sombr won Best Rock/Alternative Song for “back to friends,” Twenty One Pilots took Best Rock/Alternative Artist, and Black Eyed Peas won Best Throwback Song.
Taylor Swift entered the night with 8 nominations, the most of any artist, giving the 40-time AMA winner a chance to extend her record lead over Michael Jackson’s 24.
Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter and sombr followed with 7 nominations each at the fan-voted show, which aired from the MGM Grand Garden Arena with Queen Latifah hosting.
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