American Music Awards 2026: Complete Winners List

The 2026 American Music Awards were held live from Las Vegas on Memorial Day. Hosted by Queen Latifah, the night’s big winners were SOMBR, Leon Thomas, and BTS who opened the show with an exciting performance during from their show at Allegiant Stadium before appearing on stage to accept their awards.

Karol G, Hootie & The Blowfish’s Darius Rucker, and rock icon Billy Idol all received special achievement awards.

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Check out the complete list of winners below.

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2026 American Music Awards – Full Winners List

Artist of the Year: BTS

New Artist of the Year: KATSEYE

Album of the Year: Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend

Song of the Year: HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – “Golden”

Collaboration of the Year: PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson – “Stateside”

Social Song of the Year: Tyla – “CHANEL”

Best Music Video: KATSEYE – “Gnarly”

Best Soundtrack: KPop Demon Hunters

Song of the Summer: BTS – “Swim”

Best Male K-Pop Artist: BTS

Best Female Pop Artist: Sabrina Carpenter

Breakthrough Pop Artist: KATSEYE

Best Rock/Alternative Artist: Twenty One Pilots

Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist: Sombr

Best Rock/Alternative Song: Sombr – “back to friends”

Best Rock/Alternative Album: Sombr – I Barely Know Her

Best Pop Song: HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – “Golden”

Best Pop Album: Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend

Best Male Country Artist: Morgan Wallen

Best Female Country Artist: Ella Langley

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Cardi B

Best Male Latin Artist: Bad Bunny

Best Female Latin Artist: Shakira

Best Male R&B Artist: Bruno Mars

Best Female R&B Artist: SZA

Best Male Latin Duo/Group: Fuerza Regida

Best Latin Album: Karol G – Tropicoqueta

Best Throwback Song: Black Eyed Peas – “Rock That Body”

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