The 2026 American Music Awards take place in Las Vegas, with some artists aiming to turn the event into “Win City.” Taylor Swift is not planning to attend but leads the nominations with eight. Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and Sombr follow with seven nominations each. Queen Latifah returns after 31 years to host the ceremony, having co-hosted the 1995 event. The awards added 12 new categories, including Breakout Tour, Breakthrough Album of the Year, and Best Throwback Song, which includes a nomination for Black Eyed Peas’ “Rock That Body.” The nominees list includes major artists across categories such as Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year.
"Taylor Swift is not planning to attend the show, she leads with eight nominations tonight, followed by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and Sombr with seven each. Queen Latifah returns after 31 years to host this year's ceremony; she co-hosted the 22nd ceremony in 1995. Things have changed a lot in the last 30 years; this year, the AMAs added 12 new categories, including Breakout Tour, Breakthrough Album of the Year, and Best Throwback Song - the latter category includes a nomination for Black Eyed Peas's "Rock That Body.""
"Below, all the winners and nominees for the 2026 American Music Awards. 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, Sombr. Album Of The Year: Cardi B - AM I THE DRAMA?, Fuerza Regida - 111xpantia, Justin Bieber - SWAG, Lady Gaga - Mayhem, Morgan Wallen - I'm The Problem, Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving, Playboi Carti - MUSICSabrina Carpenter - Man's Best Friend, Tate McRae - So Close To What, Taylor Swift - The Life of a Showgirl."
"Song Of The Year nominees include Alex Warren, "Ordinary"; Ella Langley, "Choosin' Texas"; The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami, "Golden"; Kehlani, "Folded"; Leon Thomas, "MUTT"; Morgan Wallen, "I'm The Problem"; Olivia Dean, "Man I Need"; Sabrina Carpenter, "Manchild"; somb r, "back to friends"; Taylor Swift, "The Fate of Ophelia". Breakthrough Album Of The Year nominees include Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving, Sombr - I Barely Know Her, and Zara Larsson - Midnight Sun."
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