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Tonight will mark the unofficial beginning of summer as the American Music Awards take place tonight with music\u2019s best performances and artists, such as Billy Idol, Keith Urban, Teyana Taylor among many others. You can catch all the action on the CBS network or through streaming on Paramount+, beginning from 8 PM ET\/5 PM PT. This award show claims to be the largest fan voted ceremony in the world. Most of the voting period was closed by now; however, you can still cast your vote during the first 30 minutes of the broadcast for Social Song of the Year and Tour of the Year on their website or Instagram page.<\/p>\n
Hosted by Queen Latifah, who will join the AMAs after hosting the award ceremony in 1995 and performing several times, the most nominated artist is none other than Taylor Swift, who received eight nominations for her latest album \u201cThe Life of a Showgirl.\u201d Her album is nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Album while two songs from it were nominated as well: \u201cThe Fate of Ophelia,\u201d Song of the Year, Best Music Video and Best Pop Song and \u201cElizabeth Taylor\u201d for Song of the Summer.<\/p>\n
Already, Swift has won an AMA a record 40 times in her career, beating all other artists in doing so. In addition, she is nominated for artist of the year and best female pop artist this year.<\/p>\n
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Just one step behind Swift is Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and Sombr, each with seven nominations apiece. However, the AMA\u2019s isn\u2019t all about giving out trophies. This year, legendary rocker Billy Idol will be honored with a lifetime achievement award, where he will play a medley of his famous songs like \u201cDancing With Myself,\u201d \u201cRebel Yell\u201d and \u201cWhite Wedding.\u201d<\/p>\n
Country icon Keith Urban will sing a song off his upcoming yacht rock album entitled \u201cFlow State.\u201d On the other hand, Teyana Taylor will perform a medley of hits from her album \u201cEscape Room.\u201d Last January, Teyana won a Golden Globe Award for playing her role in \u201cOne Battle After Another,\u201d and is now nominated for best female R&B artist at the AMAs.<\/p>\n
However, not to be left out of all the action, are some groups who have gained immense popularity since their days of fame, namely Hootie and the Blowfish, New Kids on the Block, and The Pussycat Dolls.<\/p>\n
The K-pop stars, BTS, will also be gracing the audience with their presence. In fact, after taking a break for about four years to complete their mandatory military service, the group has been on an international tour since March. It is also worth noting that they will appear in the AMAs after a gap of four years.<\/p>\n
Where to watch the 2026 American Music Awards<\/p>\n
What: The 2026 American Music Awards show
Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
Time: 8 p.m. ET\/5 p.m. PT
Location: MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
On TV: Live on CBS television stations. Find your local station here.
Online stream: Live on Paramount+<\/p>\n
Who\u2019s performing at the 2026 American Music Awards?<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a list of all the announced performers at the American Music Awards:<\/p>\n
Billy Idol
Hootie and the Blowfish
Karol G
Katseye
Keith Urban
Maluma
New Kids on the Block
The Pussycat Dolls, with a guest appearance by Busta Rhymes
Riley Green
Sombr
Teddy Swims
Teyana Taylor
Twenty One Pilots<\/p>\n
Top Nominees For AMA<\/p>\n
Leading the nominations this year is Taylor Swift with eight nominations, continuing her reign as the most-awarded artist in AMA history.<\/p>\n
Other major nominees include:<\/p>\n
Sabrina Carpenter
Morgan Wallen
Lady Gaga
Justin Bieber
Olivia Dean
Zara Larsson
Alex Warren<\/p>\n