Taylor Swift tops the nominations for the 2026 American Music Awards with eight nods, further extending her dominance as the most-awarded artist in the show’s history. She is in contention for major categories including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for The Life of a Showgirl, and Song of the Year for The Fate of Ophelia.
Close behind are Sabrina Carpenter, Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, and sombr, each earning seven nominations. Several newcomers, including RAYE, Tate McRae, and PinkPantheress, also secured their first nominations.
The Artist of the Year category features a competitive lineup, including Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, BTS, Harry Styles, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, and Lady Gaga.
Winners will be determined by fan voting, which is now open. The ceremony, hosted by Queen Latifah, will take place on May 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
