Taylor Swift Leads 2026 American Music Awards Nominations: Full List Taylor Swift, the most decorated artist in the history of the American Music Awards (AMAs), with 40 trophies to her name, leads the nominations for the 2026 ceremony with eight nods. Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and sombr follow closely with seven nominations each, while Alex Warren and Lady Gaga each secure six. Swift’s dominance positions her to further solidify her place as the all-time leader in AMA wins, currently holding 40 titles. Michael Jackson remains second with 24, followed by Alabama (23) and Whitney Houston (21). Justin Bieber, with four nominations this year, is also poised to climb the all-time AMA leaderboard. The pop star has won 18 awards and could tie Kenny Rogers for the second-most wins among male artists if he claims even one award this year. Dean and sombr, both first-time AMA nominees, are competing in three categories: new artist of the year, song of the year, and breakthrough album of the year. The pair faced off for best new artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards, with Dean emerging victorious. Other first-time nominees include Alex Warren, BigXthaPlug, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, PinkPantheress, RAYE, Role Model, Sienna Spiro, and Tate McRae. Teyana Taylor makes her debut as an AMA nominee this year for best female R&B artist. The actress and singer is on a strong awards trajectory, having received an Oscar nomination (and Golden Globe win) for best supporting actress in One Battle After Another, a Grammy nod for best R&B album for Escape Room, and an upcoming honor at the Billboard Women in Music 2026 event with the Visionary Award.#taylor_swift #morgan_wallen #olivia_dean #sabrina_carpenter #american_music_awards
52nd American Music Awards Nominations Unveiled: Taylor Swift Leads with Eight Nods Los Angeles, CA – April 14, 2026 – The 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs) nominations were officially announced today, with Taylor Swift taking the lead by securing eight nods. Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and SOMBR followed closely behind, each earning seven nominations. The star-studded event, hosted by Queen Latifah, will air live on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The ceremony will broadcast on CBS and Paramount+, marking the largest venue in the show’s history. Fan voting for the AMAs is now open, with ballots available via VoteAMAs.com and the @AMAs Instagram profile. Voting closes on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 11:59:59 PM PT, except for the Social Song of the Year and Tour of the Year categories, which remain open until the first 30 minutes of the broadcast. The nominations are determined by key fan interactions, including streaming activity, album and song sales, radio airplay, and tour grosses. These metrics are tracked by Billboard and Luminate, the entertainment industry’s leading data partners, covering the eligibility period from March 21, 2025, to March 26, 2026. Tickets for the event are now available on AXS. The nominations highlight a mix of established and emerging artists. Olivia Dean and SOMBR, both first-time nominees, earned seven nods each, competing against one another in categories such as New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Breakthrough Album of the Year. Other debutantes include Alex Warren, BigXthaPlug, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, PinkPantheress, RAYE, Role Model, SIENNA SPIRO, and Tate McRae. Teyana Taylor, known for her acting career, makes her AMAs debut as a nominee for Best Female R&B Artist.#taylor_swift #morgan_wallen #olivia_dean #sabrina_carpenter #american_music_awards
