American Music Awards 2026 Full Winners List: BTS Snags The BIGGEST Award; Kpop Demon Hunters, Shakira Win Big

American Music Awards 2026 Winners List: The 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs 2026) turned Las Vegas into a full-blown celebration of global music as the ceremony took place at the iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena. The star-studded night was hosted by singer and actress Queen Latifah, who brought her signature energy and charisma to one of music's biggest award shows.

52nd American Music Awards (AMA 2026) Winners List: Who Won What?

From pop to hip-hop and global collaborations, the AMAs 2026 reflected a highly competitive year in music. The event quickly became a trending topic worldwide, with fans flooding social media with reactions.

BTS made a major impact at the 52nd American Music Awards 2026, with members drawing huge global attention during the event.

Here is the complete winners' list:

Artist of the Year: BTS

New Artist of the Year: KATSEYE

Album of the Year: Man's Best Friend - Sabrina Carpenter

Song of the Year: "Golden" - HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami)

Collaboration of the Year: "Stateside" - PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson

Social Song of the Year: "CHANEL" - Tyla

Best Music Video: "Gnarly" - KATSEYE

Best Soundtrack: KPop Demon Hunters - Various Artists

Tour of the Year: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour - Shakira

Breakout Tour: American Heart World Tour - Benson Boone

Breakthrough Album of the Year: Midnight Sun - Zara Larsson

Best Throwback Song: "Rock That Body" - Black Eyed Peas

Best Vocal Performance: "Golden" - HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami)

Song of the Summer: "SWIM" - BTS

Best Male Pop Artist: Justin Bieber

Best Female Pop Artist: Sabrina Carpenter

Breakthrough Pop Artist: KATSEYE - WINNER

Best Pop Song: "Golden" - HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami)

Best Pop Album: Man's Best Friend - Sabrina Carpenter

Breakthrough Country Artist: Sam Barber

Best Male Country Artist: Morgan Wallen

Best Female Country Artist: Ella Langley

Best Country Song: "Choosin' Texas" - Ella Langley

Best Country Duo or Group: Zac Brown Band

Best Country Album: Cloud 9 - Megan Moroney

Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist: Monaleo

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Cardi B

Best Hip Hop Song: "ErrTime" - Cardi B

Best Hip Hop Album: AM I THE DRAMA? - Cardi B

Best Female R&B Artist: SZA

Best R&B Artist: Bruno Mars

Best R&B Song: "I Just Might" - Bruno Mars

Best R&B Album: The Romantic - Bruno Mars

Breakthrough R&B Artist: Leon Thomas

Best Latin Album: Tropicoqueta - KAROL G

Best Latin Duo or Group: Fuerza Regida

Best Male Latin Artist: Bad Bunny

Best Female Latin Artist: Shakira

Best Latin Duo or Group: Fuerza Regida

Breakthrough Latin Artist: Kapo

Best Latin Song: "NUEVAYoL" - Bad Bunny

Best Rock/Alternative Artist: Twenty One Pilots

Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist: sombr

Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Song: sombr

Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Album: I Barely Know Her - sombr

Best Dance/Electronic Artist: David Guetta

Best Male K-Pop Artist: BTS

Best Female K-Pop Artist: TWICE

Best Afrobeats Artist: Tyla

Best Americana/Folk Artist: Noah Kahan