Bruno Mars, BTS, KATSEYE, Sabrina Carpenter, The Singing Voices of HUNTR\/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI, and SOMBR All Took Home Three Trophies <\/p>\n
EJAE Added a Fourth Win to Her Collection with the Best Soundtrack Win for \u201cKPop Demon Hunters\u201d<\/p>\n
AMAs Honored Billy Idol and KAROL G, Who Both Made Triumphant Returns to the Award Show Stage<\/p>\n
The World\u2019s Largest Fan-Voted Award Show, Hosted by Queen Latifah, Aired Live Coast to Coast From MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 at 8:00 PM ET \/ 5:00 PM PT on CBS and Paramount+<\/p>\n
Fashion Cam & Show Clips<\/a><\/p>\n Handout Photos<\/a><\/p>\n Getty Images<\/a><\/p>\n *Media coverage guidelines HERE<\/a> | Images are provided for one-time use only, solely to promote The American Music Awards. No rights are granted to archive, resell, exploit, or reuse in any manner other than as stated herein.<\/p>\n LOS ANGELES \u2013 May 25, 2026 \u2013 It was a big night for first-time nominees at the 52nd American Music Awards! KATSEYE and SOMBR were among those leading the pack, taking home three trophies each, in addition to delivering two of the most buzzworthy performances of the show.\u00a0 Sabrina Carpenter was also recognized by fans with three awards \u2013 her first AMA wins ever \u2013 for Album of the Year, Best Female Pop Artist, and Best Pop Album. BTS, who made a special live appearance at the show to the delight of the fans, now have fourteen wins to their name, adding three this year for Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer, and Best Male K-Pop Artist.\u00a0 Bruno Mars still has that 24K touch, taking home three awards for Best Male R&B Artist, Best R&B Song, and Best R&B Album. And speaking of gold, The Singing Voices of HUNTR\/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI continued their breakout year with their first AMA wins for Song of the Year, Best Vocal Performance, and Best Pop Song. EJAE added to that with a win for Best Soundtrack for \u201cKPop Demon Hunters.\u201d<\/p>\n As one of music\u2019s most anticipated nights of the year, the 52nd American Music Awards returned to CBS and Paramount+* to honor the most influential artists and songs of today alongside unforgettable performances and special moments in a multi-genre, cross-generational celebration of music. The star-studded special kicked off summer with host Queen Latifah live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the largest venue in the show\u2019s history, aired live coast to coast 8:00 PM ET \/ 5:00 PM PT on the CBS Television Network, and streamed live on Paramount+ in the U.S.*<\/p>\n Show highlights included:<\/p>\n Queen Latifah returned as host for the first time in more than 30 years. She kicked off the show by highlighting the star power in the room, and announcing that this year\u2019s show saw the most fan votes received ever. Winner Highlights of the \u201c52nd American Music Awards\u201d:<\/p>\n Fourteen-time American Music Award winners BTS made a special live appearance, marking a homecoming for the pop royalty, who made their U.S. television performance debut at the 2017 American Music Awards, becoming the first Korean group to perform on the show. They added to their previous 11 trophies with wins for Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer, and Best Male K-Pop Artist; Presenters throughout the night included Alysa Liu, Anthony Ramos, Busta Rhymes, EJAE, Gabriel \u201cFluffy\u201d Iglesias, GloRilla, Hannah Berner, Hilary Duff, Jason Derulo, Jake Wood, John Legend, Leon Thomas, Linda Perry, Lisa Rinna, Ludacris, Mariah the Scientist, Matt Rife, Megan Stalter and Paul W. Downs, Melanie Martinez, Nikki Glaser, Paula Abdul, REI AMI, Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, and more<\/p>\n 52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS<\/p>\n Artist of the Year: BTS<\/p>\n New Artist of the Year: KATSEYE<\/p>\n Album of the Year: Sabrina Carpenter \u2013 Man\u2019s Best Friend<\/p>\n Song of the Year: The Singing Voices of HUNTR\/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami \u2013 \u201cGolden\u201d<\/p>\n Collaboration of the Year: PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson \u2013 \u201cStateside\u201d<\/p>\n Social Song of the Year: Tyla \u2013 \u201cCHANEL\u201d<\/p>\n Best Music Video: KATSEYE \u2013 \u201cGnarly\u201d<\/p>\n Best Soundtrack: KPop Demon Hunters<\/p>\n Tour of the Year: Shakira \u2013 Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour<\/p>\n Breakout Tour: Benson Boone \u2013 American Heart World Tour<\/p>\n Breakthrough Album of the Year: Zara Larsson \u2013 Midnight Sun<\/p>\n Best Throwback Song: Black Eyed Peas \u2013 \u201cRock That Body\u201d<\/p>\n Best Vocal Performance: The Singing Voices of HUNTR\/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami \u2013 \u201cGolden\u201d<\/p>\n Song of the Summer: BTS \u2013 \u201cSWIM\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n POP CATEGORIES<\/p>\n Best Male Pop Artist: Justin Bieber<\/p>\n Best Female Pop Artist: Sabrina Carpenter<\/p>\n Breakthrough Pop Artist: KATSEYE<\/p>\n Best Pop Song: The Singing Voices of HUNTR\/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami \u2013 \u201cGolden\u201d<\/p>\n Best Pop Album: Sabrina Carpenter \u2013 Man\u2019s Best Friend<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n COUNTRY CATEGORIES<\/p>\n Best Male Country Artist: Morgan Wallen<\/p>\n Best Female Country Artist: Ella Langley<\/p>\n Best Country Duo or Group: Zac Brown Band<\/p>\n Breakthrough Country Artist: Sam Barber<\/p>\n Best Country Song: Ella Langley \u2013 \u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas\u201d<\/p>\n Best Country Album: Megan Moroney \u2013 Cloud 9<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n HIP-HOP CATEGORIES<\/p>\n Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar<\/p>\n Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Cardi B<\/p>\n Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist: Monaleo<\/p>\n Best Hip-Hop Song: Cardi B \u2013 \u201cErrTime\u201d<\/p>\n Best Hip-Hop Album: Cardi B \u2013 AM I THE DRAMA?<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n R&B CATEGORIES<\/p>\n Best Male R&B Artist: Bruno Mars<\/p>\n Best Female R&B Artist: SZA<\/p>\n Breakthrough R&B Artist: Leon Thomas<\/p>\n Best R&B Song: Bruno Mars \u2013 \u201cI Just Might\u201d<\/p>\n Best R&B Album: Bruno Mars \u2013 The Romantic<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n LATIN CATEGORIES<\/p>\n Best Male Latin Artist: Bad Bunny<\/p>\n Best Female Latin Artist: Shakira<\/p>\n Best Latin Duo or Group: Fuerza Regida<\/p>\n Breakthrough Latin Artist: Kapo<\/p>\n Best Latin Song: Bad Bunny \u2013 \u201cNUEVAYoL\u201d<\/p>\n Best Latin Album: KAROL G \u2013 Tropicoqueta<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n ROCK CATEGORIES<\/p>\n Best Rock\/Alternative Artist: Twenty One Pilots<\/p>\n Breakthrough Rock\/Alternative Artist: SOMBR<\/p>\n Best Rock\/Alternative Song: SOMBR \u2013 \u201cback to friends\u201d<\/p>\n Best Rock\/Alternative Album: SOMBR \u2013 I Barely Know Her<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n DANCE\/ELECTRONIC CATEGORIES<\/p>\n Best Dance\/Electronic Artist: David Guetta<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n K-POP CATEGORIES<\/p>\n Best Male K-Pop Artist: BTS<\/p>\n Best Female K-Pop Artist: TWICE<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n AFROBEATS CATEGORIES<\/p>\n Best Afrobeats Artist: Tyla<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n AMERICANA\/FOLK CATEGORIES<\/p>\n Best Americana\/Folk Artist: Noah Kahan<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WINNERS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER<\/p>\n Bad Bunny (2): Best Male Latin Artist, Best Latin Song<\/p>\n Benson Boone (1): Breakout Tour<\/p>\n Billy Idol (1): Lifetime Achievement Award<\/p>\n Black Eyed Peas (1): Best Throwback Song<\/p>\n Bruno Mars (3): Best Male R&B Artist, Best R&B Song, Best R&B Album<\/p>\n BTS (3): Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer, Best Male K-Pop Artist<\/p>\n Cardi B (3): Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best Hip-Hop Song, Best Hip-Hop Album<\/p>\n Darius Rucker (1): Veterans Voice Award<\/p>\n David Guetta (1): Best Dance\/Electronic Artist<\/p>\n Ella Langley (2): Best Female Country Artist, Best Country Song<\/p>\n Fuerza Regida (1): Best Latin Duo or Group<\/p>\n Justin Bieber (1): Best Male Pop Artist<\/p>\n Kapo (1): Breakthrough Latin Artist<\/p>\n KAROL G (2): International Artist Award of Excellence, Best Latin Album<\/p>\n KATSEYE (3): New Artist of the Year, Best Music Video, Breakthrough Pop Artist<\/p>\n Kendrick Lamar (1): Best Male Hip-Hop Artist<\/p>\n KPop Demon Hunters (1): Best Soundtrack<\/p>\n Leon Thomas (1): Breakthrough R&B Artist<\/p>\n Megan Moroney (1): Best Country Album<\/p>\n Monaleo (1): Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist<\/p>\n Morgan Wallen (1): Best Male Country Artist<\/p>\n Noah Kahan (1): Best Americana\/Folk Artist<\/p>\n PinkPantheress (1): Collaboration of the Year<\/p>\n Sabrina Carpenter (3): Album of the Year, Best Female Pop Artist, Best Pop Album<\/p>\n Sam Barber (1): Breakthrough Country Artist<\/p>\n Shakira (2): Best Female Latin Artist, Tour of the Year<\/p>\n The Singing Voices of HUNTR\/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami (3): Song of the Year, Best Vocal Performance, Best Pop Song<\/p>\n SOMBR (3): Breakthrough Rock\/Alternative Artist, Best Rock\/Alternative Song, Best Rock\/Alternative Album<\/p>\n SZA (1): Best Female R&B Artist<\/p>\n Twenty One Pilots (1): Best Rock\/Alternative Artist<\/p>\n TWICE (1): Best Female K-Pop Artist<\/p>\n Tyla (2): Best Afrobeats Artist, Social Song of the Year<\/p>\n Zac Brown Band (1): Best Country Duo or Group<\/p>\n Zara Larsson (2): Collaboration of the Year, Breakthrough Album of the Year<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WINNERS IN NUMERICAL ORDER<\/p>\n Bruno Mars (3): Best Male R&B Artist, Best R&B Song, Best R&B Album<\/p>\n BTS (3): Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer, Best Male K-Pop Artist<\/p>\n Cardi B (3): Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best Hip-Hop Song, Best Hip-Hop Album<\/p>\n KATSEYE (3): New Artist of the Year, Best Music Video, Breakthrough Pop Artist<\/p>\n Sabrina Carpenter (3): Album of the Year, Best Female Pop Artist, Best Pop Album<\/p>\n The Singing Voices of HUNTR\/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami (3): Song of the Year, Best Vocal Performance, Best Pop Song<\/p>\n SOMBR (3): Breakthrough Rock\/Alternative Artist, Best Rock\/Alternative Song, Best Rock\/Alternative Album<\/p>\n Bad Bunny (2): Best Male Latin Artist, Best Latin Song<\/p>\n Ella Langley (2): Best Female Country Artist, Best Country Song<\/p>\n KAROL G (2): International Artist Award of Excellence, Best Latin Album<\/p>\n Shakira (2): Best Female Latin Artist, Tour of the Year<\/p>\n Tyla (2): Best Afrobeats Artist, Social Song of the Year<\/p>\n Zara Larsson (2): Collaboration of the Year, Breakthrough Album of the Year<\/p>\n Benson Boone (1): Breakout Tour<\/p>\n Billy Idol (1): Lifetime Achievement Award<\/p>\n Black Eyed Peas (1): Best Throwback Song<\/p>\n Darius Rucker (1): Veterans Voice Award<\/p>\n David Guetta (1): Best Dance\/Electronic Artist<\/p>\n Fuerza Regida (1): Best Latin Duo or Group<\/p>\n Justin Bieber (1): Best Male Pop Artist<\/p>\n Kapo (1): Breakthrough Latin Artist<\/p>\n Kendrick Lamar (1): Best Male Hip-Hop Artist<\/p>\n KPop Demon Hunters (1): Best Soundtrack<\/p>\n Leon Thomas (1): Breakthrough R&B Artist<\/p>\n Megan Moroney (1): Best Country Album<\/p>\n Monaleo (1): Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist<\/p>\n Morgan Wallen (1): Best Male Country Artist<\/p>\n Noah Kahan (1): Best Americana\/Folk Artist<\/p>\n PinkPantheress (1): Collaboration of the Year<\/p>\n Sam Barber (1): Breakthrough Country Artist<\/p>\n SZA (1): Best Female R&B Artist<\/p>\n Twenty One Pilots (1): Best Rock\/Alternative Artist<\/p>\n TWICE (1): Best Female K-Pop Artist<\/p>\n Zac Brown Band (1): Best Country Duo or Group<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n ABOUT THE 52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS:<\/p>\n Celebrating the year\u2019s most iconic music, the American Music Awards is the world\u2019s largest fan-voted award show, honoring today\u2019s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases. 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\nBTS opened the show with a performance of \u201cHooligan\u201d from their smash album ARIRANG.
\nRock legend Billy Idol was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his incomparable career, body of work, and unparalleled contributions to music, honoring his lasting legacy and continued influence on generations of artists and fans.\u00a0 He delivered a showstopping medley of some of his biggest hits \u2013 his first AMAs performance ever \u2013 including \u201cWhite Wedding,\u201d \u201cEyes Without A Face,\u201d and \u201cDancing with Myself;\u201d
\nGroundbreaking global music superstar and American Music Award winner KAROL G received the International Artist Award of Excellence, and delivered an intimate performance of \u201cIvonny Bonita\u201d before accepting the honor with a heartfelt speech;
\nThirty years after winning the American Music Award for Pop\/Rock New Artist in 1996 Hootie & the Blowfish returned to the AMAs stage to deliver a nostalgic performance of two of their fan favorites, \u201cHold My Hand\u201d and \u201cOnly Wanna Be With You;\u201d
\nFirst-time AMA winners KATSEYE had fans on their feet with a performance of their latest hit, \u201cPINKY UP;\u201d
\nKeith Urban got everyone ready for the season with a performance of \u201cSummer Breeze\u201d from his upcoming Yacht Rock album Flow State;
\nMaluma returned to the AMAs stage with a performance of \u201cTu recuerdo,\u201d from his latest project Loco x Volver;
\nNew Kids on the Block brought the Vegas strip inside the arena, with a performance of \u201cYou Got It (The Right Stuff),\u201d showing off their iconic dance moves;
\nRiley Green made his AMA performance debut with a performance of \u201cWorst Way;\u201d
\nSeven-time nominee and three-time winner SOMBR also made his AMA performance debut with an electric, rain-soaked performance of his hit song \u201cHomewrecker;\u201d
\nTeddy Swims brought his incredible vocals to the stage with a performance of his latest single, \u201cMr. Know It All;\u201d
\nFollowing a remarkable award-season run for One Battle After Another, first-time AMA nominee Teyana Taylor delivered an out of this world medley of \u201cAll Of Your Heart\u201d and \u201cOpen Invite\u201d which included a special intergalactic appearance from Missy Elliott;
\nThe Pussycat Dolls made their highly-anticipated return to the AMAs stage with a medley of some of their biggest hits including \u201cButtons,\u201d \u201cWhen I Grow Up,\u201d \u201cClub Song,\u201d and \u201cDon\u2019t Cha\u201d featuring a special guest appearance by hip-hop icon Busta Rhymes;
\nTwenty One Pilots performed the moving fan favorite \u201cDrag Path;\u201d
\nThe show celebrated Memorial Day with several heartfelt tributes to our men and women in uniform, many of whom were in the audience:
\nDarius Rucker received the Veterans Voice Award Presented by USAA\u2019s Honor Through Action. The award recognizes artists who use their platforms to make meaningful, lasting change in the lives of those who served. Throughout his career, Rucker has consistently championed those who serve through his long-time support of military organizations and through his music;
\nBroadcast during Military Appreciation Month, the star-studded evening featured special in-show moments celebrating veterans, led by Official Military Appreciation Partner USAA, a leading provider of insurance, banking and retirement solutions for military members, veterans and their families. Rucker was recognized on-stage for his longstanding personal commitment to organizations like Military Warriors Support Foundation, with which he helped provide 20+ mortgage-free homes to veterans. Throughout his career, Rucker has also performed on multiple overseas USO tours and at events in support of veterans such as the DoD Warrior Games.
\nThe broadcast also offered viewers a look at USAA\u2019s Poppy Wall of Honor\u00ae \u2014 returning for its seventh year to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Stretching more than 130 feet, the exhibition\u2019s 600,000+ hand-placed poppies represent every American life lost in the line of duty since World War I, each a quiet act of remembrance for the fallen. Additionally, Gold Star families were in attendance at the AMAs, and U.S. service members and veterans were seated in USAA\u2019s Military Appreciation Section.
\nThis special recognition is part of USAA\u2019s Honor Through Action initiative \u2014 a five-year, $500 million commitment to the military community, focused on meaningful careers, financial security, and well-being for veterans and their families.<\/p>\n
\nFirst-time nominees KATSEYE made their mark with wins for New Artist of the Year, Best Music Video, and Breakthrough Pop Artist;
\nSOMBR, one of the night\u2019s most nominated artists, also received three awards with wins for Breakthrough Rock\/Alternative Artist, Best Rock\/Alternative Song, Best Rock\/Alternative Album;
\nSabrina Carpenter took home her first AMA trophies ever for Album of the Year, Best Female Pop Artist, and Best Pop Album.
\nThe Singing Voices of HUNTR\/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami continued their breakout year with their first AMA wins for Song of the Year, Best Vocal Performance, and Best Pop Song. EJAE added to that with a win for Best Soundtrack for \u201cKPop Demon Hunters.\u201d
\nOther first-time winners include Leon Thomas, PinkPantheress, Noah Kahan, Sam Barber, and more.<\/p>\n
\nCreated by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the American Music Awards is known for delivering half a century worth of iconic performances and enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.
\nTaylor Swift led nominations for the 52nd American Music Awards with eight nominations, followed by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and SOMBR with seven each.
\nThe 52nd American Music Awards nominees were based on key fan interactions, including streaming, album and song sales, radio airplay and tour grosses. These measurements were tracked by Billboard and Luminate<\/a>, the entertainment industry\u2019s most trusted data partner, and covered the data tracking eligibility period of March 21, 2025 through March 26, 2026.
\nThis Memorial Day, the American Music Awards was proud to spotlight our nation\u2019s heroes and help amplify the vital work being done in support of the veteran community, honoring the enduring spirit of service in partnership with leading Military and Veterans Service Organizations \u2013 Blue Star Families, Bob Woodruff Foundation, Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Easy Day Foundation, Fisher House Foundation, Gary Sinise Foundation, Invictus Games Foundation, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Semper Fi & America\u2019s Fund, Team Rubicon, and the USO.\u00a0 To learn more, visit TheAMAs.com\/Salute<\/a>.
\nThe American Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions.<\/p>\n
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next\u2010generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct\u2010to\u2010Consumer, and TV Media. The Company\u2019s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS \u2013 America\u2019s most\u2010watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance\u2019s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive\/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit www.paramount.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world\u2019s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including \u201cThe Golden Globes,\u201d the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, \u201cAmerican Music Awards,\u201d \u201cDick Clark\u2019s New Year\u2019s Rockin\u2019 Eve,\u201d the No. 1 entertainment special in America, \u201cGolden Eve,\u201d \u201cAcademy of Country Music Awards,\u201d \u201cBillboard Music Awards,\u201d \u201cRising Stars of Country Music,\u201d Emmy\u00ae-winning series \u201cSo You Think You Can Dance,\u201d and \u201cAmerican Bandstand,\u201d the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world\u2019s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
The MGM Grand Garden Arena is home to concerts, championship boxing and premier sporting and special events. The Arena offers comfortable seating for as many as 16,800 with excellent sightlines and state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting and sound. Prominent events to date have included world championship fights between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson as well as Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez as well as Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao; and concerts by The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Bette Midler, George Strait, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, U2, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Jimmy Buffett and the Barbra Streisand Millennium Concert. The MGM Grand Garden Arena also has been home to annual events including the Academy of Country Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, the Latin GRAMMY Awards, iHeartRadio Music Festival, Pac-12 Men\u2019s Basketball Championship and Frozen Fury NHL pre-season games hosted by the Los Angeles Kings.<\/p>\n