The 2026 American Music Awards were held on May 25 in Las Vegas, hosted by Queen Latifah. Major winners included BTS (Artist of the Year), Sabrina Carpenter (Album of the Year), and KATSEYE (New Artist of the Year).
- BTS won Artist of the Year and Song of the Summer. - Sabrina Carpenter won Album of the Year and Best Female Pop Artist.
- Cardi B won Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Best Hip-Hop Album. - Shakira won Tour of the Year and Best Female Latin Artist.
The event featured performances by BTS, Hootie & the Blowfish, and New Kids on the Block, with a stacked list of presenters.