AMAs 2026: Taylor Swift Dominates, Followed by Sabrina Carpenter & Others
American Music Awards 2026 Taylor Swift: Nominations for the 2026 American Music Awards have been announced. This year, Taylor Swift received the most nominations.
American Music Awards have been announced every year in the United States. This year, Taylor Swift has been nominated as the front-runner for the American Music Awards 2026.
Taylor Swift leads in nominations for the American Music Awards with a total of eight nominations. She is closely followed by Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, Sombre, and Morgan Wallen. All four have received seven nominations each, while Lady Gaga and Alex Warren have six nominations each.
Main Nominees (Artist of the Year):
- Taylor Swift
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Morgan Wallen
- Justin Bieber
- Lady Gaga
- Bruno Mars
- BTS
- Bad Bunny
- Kendrick Lamar
- Harry Styles
Taylor Swift's Nominations:
- Artist of the Year
- Best Female Pop Artist
Taylor Swift's album "The Life of a Showgirl" has been nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Album, while her song "The Fate of Ophelia" has been nominated for Song of the Year, Best Pop Song, and Best Music Video. Taylor Swift already has a record 40 AMAs wins.
Olivia Dean and Sombre have received seven nominations each for the first time. A total of 11 new categories have been added, including Breakthrough Album, Breakout Tour, and Song of the Summer. The awards show will be held in Las Vegas.
The American Music Awards (AMAs) are the world's most prestigious awards show, determined by fan voting. Founded in 1973 by Dick Clark, the awards honor popular songs, artists, and the biggest moments in pop culture. The AMAs are a major annual event, having been held almost every year since 1974. There was a brief hiatus in 2023-2024, but they resumed in May 2025 and are returning in 2026.
