AMA 2026 Live Streaming Details:The 52nd edition of the American Music Awards 2026 is set to bring one of the biggest nights in global music entertainment back to Las Vegas. From major performances and surprise appearances to fan-voted winners, the 2026 AMAs promise a star-packed evening featuring some of the world’s biggest artists including Taylor Swift, BTS, Twenty One Pilots and Teddy Swims.
This year’s ceremony will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Memorial Day, with millions of fans expected to tune in worldwide.
When Are The American Music Awards 2026?
The 2026 AMAs will take place on Monday, May 25, 2026. The live telecast begins at:
- 8:00 PM ET
- 5:00 PM PT
The awards ceremony will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
How To Watch?
Fans in the United States can watch the AMAs live on CBS.
The ceremony will also stream live on Paramount+ for Premium subscribers. Essential plan subscribers will be able to watch the show on-demand the next day.
AMA 2026 Live Streaming Details
- TV Channel: CBS
- Streaming Platform: Paramount+
- Live Streaming Availability: Paramount+ Premium
- On-Demand Streaming: Available next day for all Paramount+ plans
International viewers can also access the livestream through regional streaming partners and select live TV services.
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Who Is Hosting The AMAs 2026?
This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Queen Latifah.
The Grammy-winning artist and actress returns to the AMAs stage more than three decades after co-hosting the show in 1995.
Performers At American Music Awards 2026
- BTS
- KATSEYE
- Twenty One Pilots
- Teddy Swims
- Keith Urban
- Maluma
- Riley Green
- Teyana Taylor
- Hootie & the Blowfish
- Billy Idol
According to organizers, BTS will make their first award-show appearance in nearly four years, making it one of the most anticipated moments of the night.
Special Awards And Honors
Several music icons will receive special recognition during the ceremony:
- Billy Idol: Lifetime Achievement Award
- Karol G: International Artist Award of Excellence
- Darius Rucker: Veterans Voice Award
American Music Awards 2026 Nominees
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 – MUSIC
- Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
- Tate McRae – So Close to What
- Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl
Song of the Year
- Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
- Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”
- 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”
- SOMBR – “back to friends”
- Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia”
Collaboration of the Year
- 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”
Social Song of the Year
- Disco Lines, Tinashe – “No Broke Boys”
- PinkPantheress – “Illegal”
- Role Model – “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out”
- Tyla – “CHANEL”
- Zara Larsson – “Lush Life”
Best Music Video
- KATSEYE – “Gnarly”
- ROSALÍA, Björk, Yves Tumor – “Berghain”
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
- Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia”
- Tyla – “CHANEL”
Best Soundtrack
- F1 The Album
- Hazbin Hotel: Season Two
- KPop Demon Hunters
- Wicked: For Good
- Charli xcx – Wuthering Heights
- 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”
Breakout Tour
- 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”
Breakthrough Album of the Year
- Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
- SOMBR – I Barely Know Her
- Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun
- Best Throwback Song
- 4 Non Blondes – “What’s Up”
- Black Eyed Peas – “Rock That Body”
- Goo Goo Dolls – “Iris”
Best Vocal Performance
- Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
- The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – “Golden”
- Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
- RAYE – “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!”
- Sienna Spiro – “Die on this Hill”
Song of the Summer
- Alex Warren – “FEVER DREAM”
- Bella Kay – “iloveitiloveitiloveit”
- BTS – “SWIM”
- 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”
Best Male Pop Artist
- Alex Warren
- Benson Boone
- Ed Sheeran
- Harry Styles
- Justin Bieber
Best Female Pop Artist
- Lady Gaga
- Olivia Dean
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Tate McRae
- Taylor Swift
Breakthrough Pop Artist
- KATSEYE
- Sienna Spiro
- Zara Larsson
Best Pop Song
- Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
- HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – “Golden”
- Olivia Dean – “Man I Need”
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
- Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia”
Best Pop Album
- Lady Gaga – Mayhem
- Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
- Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
- Tate McRae – So Close to What
- Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl
Best Male Country Artist
- Jelly Roll
- Luke Combs
- Morgan Wallen
- Riley Green
- Shaboozey
Best Female Country Artist
- Ella Langley
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Lainey Wilson
- Megan Moroney
- Miranda Lambert
Best Country Duo or Group
- Brooks & Dunn
- Old Dominion
- Rascal Flatts
- Treaty Oak Revival
- Zac Brown Band
Breakthrough Country Artist
- Sam Barber
- Tucker Wetmore
- Zach Top
Best Country Song
- BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman – “All the Way”
- Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”
- Morgan Wallen – “Just in Case”
- Russell Dickerson – “Happen to Me”
- Shaboozey – “Good News”
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
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
- Don Toliver
- Kendrick Lamar
- Playboi Carti
- Tyler, The Creator
- YoungBoy Never Broke Again
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
- Cardi B
- Doechii
- GloRilla
- Sexyy Red
- YKNIECE
Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist
- EsDeeKid
- Monaleo
- PLUTO
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”
Best Hip-Hop Album
- Cardi B – AM I THE DRAMA?
- Don Toliver – OCTANE
- Gunna – The Last Wun
- Playboi Carti – MUSIC
- YoungBoy Never Broke Again – MASA
Best Male R&B Artist
- Bruno Mars
- Chris Brown
- Daniel Caesar
- PARTYNEXTDOOR
- The Weeknd
Best Female R&B Artist
- Kehlani
- Summer Walker
- SZA
- Teyana Taylor
- Tyla
Breakthrough R&B Artist
- Leon Thoma
- Mariah the Scientist
- Ravyn Lenae
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”
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
Best Male Latin Artist
- Bad Bunny
- Junior H
- Peso Pluma
- Rauw Alejandro
- Tito Double P
Best Female Latin Artist
- Gloria Estefan
- KAROL G
- Natti Natasha
- ROSALÍA
- Shakira
Best Latin Duo or Group
- Clave Especial
- Fuerza Regida
- Grupo Firme
- Grupo Frontera
- Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda
Breakthrough Latin Artist
- Beéle
- Kapo
- Netón Vega
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”
Best Latin Album
- Fuerza Regida – 111xpantia
- KAROL G – Tropicoqueta
- Netón Vega – Mi Vida Mi Muerte
- Peso Pluma, Tito Double P – DINASTÍA
- ROSALÍA – Lux
Best Rock/Alternative Artist
- Deftones
- Linkin Park
- The Marías
- Sleep Token
- Twenty One Pilots
Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist
- Geese
- Gigi Perez
- SOMBR
Best Rock/Alternative Song
- Noah Kahan – “The Great Divide”
- Linkin Park – “Up From the Bottom”
- SOMBR – “back to friends”
- Sublime – “Ensenada”
- Tame Impala – “Dracula”
Best Rock/Alternative Album
- Sleep Token – Even in Arcadia
- SOMBR – I Barely Know Her
- Tame Impala – Deadbeat
- Twenty One Pilots – Breach
- Zach Bryan – With Heaven on Top
Best Dance/Electronic Artist
- Calvin Harris
- David Guetta
- Fred again..
- ILLENIUM
- John Summit
Best Male K-Pop Artist
- ATEEZ
- BTS
- ENHYPEN
- Stray Kids
- TOMORROW X TOGETHER
Best Female K-Pop Artist
- aespa
- BLACKPINK
- ILLIT
- LE SSERAFIM
- TWICE
Best Afrobeats Artist
- Burna Boy
- MOLIY
- Rema
- Tyla
- Wizkid
Best Americana/Folk Artist
- Lord Huro
- The Lumineers
- Mumford & Sons
- Noah Kahan
- Tyler Childers
Where To Vote For AMAs 2026?
Fans can vote through the official AMAs website and selected social media platforms, including Instagram voting features for certain categories. Voting for select awards remains open until the live telecast begins.
AMA 2026 Red Carpet And Pre-Show
Pre-show coverage for the AMAs starts at 7 PM ET and will feature celebrity arrivals, fashion highlights, backstage interviews and exclusive performances before the main ceremony begins.
