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- Watch AMAs 2026 on CBS (YouTube TV trial) / Paramount Plus
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- 8pm ET / 5pm PT on Monday, May 25
After a huge return last year, the AMAs are back as host Queen Latifah welcomes the likes of Teddy Swims, Twenty One Pilots, Sombr and more to the stage, while dishing out some of the most sought after awards in the music biz. Keep reading as we explain how to watch the 2026 American Music Awards online and from anywhere.
Leading the nominations this year is Taylor Swift, who had a huge 2026 following the release of her latest album Life of a Showgirl. The Queen of Pop boasts eight nominations, including Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and Song of the Year while Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and Sombr nip at her heels with seven apiece.
Punk icon Billy Idol is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be accompanied by what’s sure to be a standout performance, while Colombian superstar Karol G will be honored with the International Artist of Excellence Award.
There’ll be further performances throughout the show, with Katseye, Hootie & The Blowfish, Keith Urban, Maluma, Riley Green, Teyana Taylor and New Kids on the Block all set to deliver their biggest hits.
Its going to be a spectacular celebration of music from across the Americas, so read on to find out how to watch the 2026 American Music Awards online from anywhere.
How to watch the 52nd AMAs from abroad
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2026 American Music Awards Nominees
Artist of the Year
- Bad Bunny
- Bruno Mars
- BTS
- Harry Styles
- Justin Bieber
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lady Gaga
- Morgan Wallen
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift
New Artist of the Year
- Alex Warren
- Ella Langley
- Katseye
- Leon Thomas
- Olivia Dean
- Sombr
Album of the Year
- Cardi B – Am I the Drama?
- Fuerza Regida – 111xpantia
- Justin Bieber – Swag
- Lady Gaga – Mayhem
- Morgan Wallen – I'm the Problem
- Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
- Playboi Carti – Music
- Sabrina Carpenter – Man's Best Friend
- Tate McRae – So Close to What
- Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl
Song of the Year
- Alex Warren – "Ordinary"
- Ella Langley – "Choosin' Texas"
- Huntrix: Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami – "Golden"
- Kehlani – "Folded"
- Leon Thomas – "Mutt"
- Morgan Wallen – "I'm the Problem"
- Olivia Dean – "Man I Need"
- Sabrina Carpenter – "Manchild"
- Sombr – "Back to Friends"
- Taylor Swift – "The Fate of Ophelia"
Tour of the Year
- Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter Tour
- Kendrick Lamar and SZA – Grand National Tour
- Lady Gaga – The Mayhem Ball
- Oasis – Oasis Live '25 Tour
- Shakira – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour
Best Music Video
- Katseye – "Gnarly"
- Rosalía, Björk and Yves Tumor – "Berghain"
- Sabrina Carpenter – "Manchild"
- Taylor Swift – "The Fate of Ophelia"
- Tyla – "Chanel"
Who is performing at the 2026 American Music Awards?
Confirmed to be taking to the stage this year are:
- Katseye
- Twenty One Pilots
- Teddy Swims
- Hootie & the Blowfish
- Keith Urban
- Maluma
- Riley Green
- Sombr
- Teyana Taylor
- Karol G
- Billy Idol
- New Kids on the Block
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