52nd American Music Awards: Taylor Swift Leads Nominations, Queen Latifah to Host
The American Music Awards (AMAs) are set to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Memorial Day, May 25, with Taylor Swift leading the nominations with eight nods. The show will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+ at 5 p.m. Pacific time. Queen Latifah will return as the host for this year's event, following her recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Fan voting for the AMAs is currently open on VoteAMAs.com and the @AMAs Instagram profile in all award categories, closing on May 8.
Taylor Swift, with a total of 40 AMAs wins, is the most awarded artist in the history of the awards. She is nominated this year for categories including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Music Video, Song of the Summer, Best Female Pop Artist, Best Pop Song, and Best Pop Album. Other artists with significant nominations include Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, and Somber, each receiving seven nominations.
Newcomers like Olivia Dean and Somber have made an impact with their first-time nominations in categories like New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Breakthrough Album of the Year. Additionally, artists like Alex Warren, BigXthaPlug, Katseye, Leon Thomas, PinkPantheress, Raye, Sienna Spiro, Role Model, and Tate McRae have also received their first AMA nominations this year. The nominees are selected based on fan interactions such as streaming, album and song sales, radio airplay, and tour grosses, with data collected from March 21, 2025, through March 26, 2026.
With the anticipation building for the 52nd AMAs, fans are encouraged to cast their votes before the deadline on May 8. The awards show promises to be a celebration of the best in music, with top artists vying for recognition in various categories. Stay tuned for the live broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ to see who will take home the prestigious AMAs this year.