Clara Hastings
The 2026 American Music Awards showcased an exciting evening at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, celebrating both established and emerging musical talent. This prestigious event recognized artists with various accolades, ranging from Artist of the Year to Album of the Year, honoring achievements across multiple music genres.
Hollywood Life proudly presents the comprehensive list of winners from the 2026 AMAs below.
Who Won Artist of the Year?
- Bad Bunny
- Bruno Mars
- BTS – WINNER
- Harry Styles
- Justin Bieber
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lady Gaga
- Morgan Wallen
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift
Who Took Home New Artist of the Year?
- Alex Warren
- Ella Langley
- KATSEYE – WINNER
- Leon Thomas
- Olivia Dean
- Sombr
Which Album Won 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 – MUSIC
- Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
- Tate McRae – So Close to What
- Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl
What Was the Song of the Year?
- Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
- Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”
- HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – “Golden” – WINNER
- Kehlani – “Folded”
- Leon Thomas – “MUTT”
- Morgan Wallen – “I’m The Problem”
- Olivia Dean – “Man I Need”
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
- sombr – “back to friends”
- Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia”
Which Collaboration Stole the Show?
- BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman – “All the Way”
- David Guetta, Teddy Swims, Tones And I – “Gone Gone Gone”
- Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae – “What I Want”
- PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson – “Stateside”
- Shaboozey, Jelly Roll – “Amen”
What Was the Social Song of the Year?
- Disco Lines, Tinashe – “No Broke Boys”
- PinkPantheress – “Illegal”
- Role Model – “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out”
- Tyla – “CHANEL” – WINNER
- Zara Larsson – “Lush Life”
Which Music Video Was Crowned Best?
- KATSEYE – “Gnarly”
- ROSALÍA, Björk, Yves Tumor – “Berghain”
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
- Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia”
- Tyla – “CHANEL”
What Was the Best Soundtrack?
- F1 The Album
- Hazbin Hotel: Season Two
- KPop Demon Hunters – WINNER
- Wicked: For Good
- Charli xcx – Wuthering Heights
Which Tour Was Named Tour of the Year?
- Beyoncé – “Cowboy Carter Tour”
- Kendrick Lamar, SZA – “Grand National Tour”
- Lady Gaga – “The Mayhem Ball”
- Oasis – “Oasis Live ‘25 Tour”
- Shakira – “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” – WINNER
What Was the Breakout Tour of the Year?
- Benson Boone – “American Heart World Tour”
- Kali Uchis – “The Sincerely, Tour”
- The Marías – “Submarine Tour”
- Megan Moroney – “Am I Okay? Tour”
- Sleep Token – “Even in Arcadia Tour”
Which Album Made the Breakthrough Album of the Year?
- Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
- sombr – I Barely Know Her
- Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun
What Was the Best Throwback Song?
- 4 Non Blondes – “What’s Up”
- Black Eyed Peas – “Rock That Body” – WINNER
- Goo Goo Dolls – “Iris”
Who Delivered the Best Vocal Performance?
- Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
- The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – “Golden” – WINNER
- Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
- RAYE – “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!”
- Sienna Spiro – “Die on this Hill”
What Was the Song of the Summer?
- Alex Warren – “FEVER DREAM”
- Bella Kay – “iloveitiloveitiloveit”
- BTS – “SWIM” – WINNER
- Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”
- Harry Styles – “American Girls”
- Noah Kahan – “The Great Divide”
- PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson – “Stateside”
- sombr – “Homewrecker”
- Tame Impala, JENNIE – “Dracula”
- Taylor Swift – “Elizabeth Taylor”
Who Was Recognized as the Best Male Pop Artist?
- Alex Warren
- Benson Boone
- Ed Sheeran
- Harry Styles
- Justin Bieber
Who Was Named Best Female Pop Artist?
- Lady Gaga
- Olivia Dean
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Tate McRae
- Taylor Swift
Who Achieved Breakthrough Pop Artist Status?
- KATSEYE – WINNER
- Sienna Spiro
- Zara Larsson
Who Stood Out as the Best Male Latin Artist?
- Bad Bunny
- Junior H
- Peso Pluma
- Rauw Alejandro
- Tito Double P
Who Was the Best Female Latin Artist?
- Gloria Estefan
- KAROL G
- Natti Natasha
- ROSALÍA
- Shakira
Which Latin Duo or Group Made an Impact?
- Clave Especial
- Fuerza Regida
- Grupo Firme
- Grupo Frontera
- Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda
Who Emerged as the Breakthrough Latin Artist?
What Was the Best Latin Song?
- Bad Bunny – “NUEVAYoL”
- benny blanco, Selena Gomez, The Marías – “Ojos Tristes”
- Fuerza Regida – “Marlboro Rojo”
- Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera – “ME JALO”
- KAROL G – “LATINA FOREVA”
Which Album Claimed the Best Latin Album Title?
- Fuerza Regida – 111xpantia
- KAROL G – Tropicoqueta – WINNER
- Netón Vega – Mi Vida Mi Muerte
- Peso Pluma, Tito Double P – DINASTÍA
- ROSALÍA – Lux
Which Album Was the Best Country Album?
- BigXthaPlug – I Hope You’re Happy
- Megan Moroney – Cloud 9
- Morgan Wallen – I’m The Problem
- Sam Barber – Restless Mind
- Tucker Wetmore – What Not To
Who Was Recognized as the Best Male Hip-Hop Artist?
- Don Toliver
- Kendrick Lamar
- Playboi Carti
- Tyler, The Creator
- YoungBoy Never Broke Again
Who Stood Out as the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist?
- Cardi B
- Doechii
- GloRilla
- Sexyy Red
- YKNIECE
Who Emerged as the Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist?
What Was the Best Hip-Hop Song?
- Cardi B – “ErrTime”
- Drake – “NOKIA”
- Gunna, Burna Boy – “wgft”
- Playboi Carti, The Weeknd – “Rather Lie”
- YKNIECE, Quavo, Metro Boomin, Breskii – “Take Me Thru Dere”
Which Album Claimed the Best Hip-Hop Album Title?
- Cardi B – AM I THE DRAMA?
- Don Toliver – OCTANE
- Gunna – The Last Wun
- Playboi Carti – MUSIC
- YoungBoy Never Broke Again – MASA
Who Was Recognized as the Best Male R&B Artist?
- Bruno Mars
- Chris Brown
- Daniel Caesar
- PARTYNEXTDOOR
- The Weeknd
Who Stood Out as the Best Female R&B Artist?
- Kehlani
- Summer Walker
- SZA – WINNER
- Teyana Taylor
- Tyla
Who Emerged as the Breakthrough R&B Artist?
- Leon Thomas – WINNER
- Mariah the Scientist
- Ravyn Lenae
What Was the Best R&B Song?
- Bruno Mars – “I Just Might”
- Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller – “It Depends”
- Kehlani – “Folded”
- Leon Thomas – “MUTT”
- Mariah the Scientist – “BURNING BLUE”
Which Album Was Recognized as the Best R&B Album?
- Bruno Mars – The Romantic
- Justin Bieber – SWAG
- Leon Thomas – MUTT
- Mariah the Scientist – HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY
- Summer Walker – Finally Over It
Who Was Recognized as the Best Male Latin Artist?
- Bad Bunny
- Junior H
- Peso Pluma
- Rauw Alejandro
- Tito Double P
Who Was the Best Female Latin Artist?
- Gloria Estefan
- KAROL G
- Natti Natasha
- ROSALÍA
- Shakira
Which Latin Duo or Group Made an Impact?
- Clave Especial
- Fuerza Regida
- Grupo Firme
- Grupo Frontera
- Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda
Who Emerged as the Breakthrough Latin Artist?
What Was the Best Latin Song?
- Bad Bunny – “NUEVAYoL”
- benny blanco, Selena Gomez, The Marías – “Ojos Tristes”
- Fuerza Regida – “Marlboro Rojo”
- Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera – “ME JALO”
- KAROL G – “LATINA FOREVA”
Which Album Claimed the Best Latin Album Title?
- Fuerza Regida – 111xpantia
- KAROL G – Tropicoqueta – WINNER
- Netón Vega – Mi Vida Mi Muerte
- Peso Pluma, Tito Double P – DINASTÍA
- ROSALÍA – Lux
Who Was Recognized as the Best Rock/Alternative Artist?
- Deftones
- Linkin Park
- The Marías
- Sleep Token
- Twenty One Pilots – WINNER
Who Emerged as the Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist?
What Was the Best Rock/Alternative Song?
- Noah Kahan – “The Great Divide”
- Linkin Park – “Up From the Bottom”
- sombr – “back to friends” – WINNER
- Sublime – “Ensenada”
- Tame Impala – “Dracula”
Which Album Was Named Best Rock/Alternative Album?
- Sleep Token – Even in Arcadia
- sombr – I Barely Know Her – WINNER
- Tame Impala – Deadbeat
- Twenty One Pilots – Breach
- Zach Bryan – With Heaven on Top
Who Was Recognized as the Best Dance/Electronic Artist?
- Calvin Harris
- David Guetta
- Fred again..
- ILLENIUM
- John Summit
Who Was the Best Male K-Pop Artist?
- ATEEZ
- BTS
- ENHYPEN
- Stray Kids
- TOMORROW X TOGETHER
Who Was the Best Female K-Pop Artist?
- aespa
- BLACKPINK
- ILLIT
- LE SSERAFIM
- TWICE
Who Stood Out as the Best Afrobeats Artist?
- Burna Boy
- MOLIY
- Rema
- Tyla
- Wizkid
Which Americana/Folk Artist Made Their Mark?
- Lord Huron
- The Lumineers
- Mumford & Sons
- Noah Kahan
- Tyler Childers
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