Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and More Lead AMA 2026 Nominations

This video covers the announcement of the nominees for the 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs), which were revealed on April 14th.

Key Highlights:

• Taylor Swift leads the pack: With eight nominations, Taylor Swift continues to set records and adds to her status as the most-awarded artist in AMA history (0:09-0:20). Her nods include Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Music Video for "Fate of Oilia" (0:23-0:29).
• Top Contenders: Several artists follow closely behind with significant recognition:
  • 7 nominations: Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, Sombre, and Morgan Wallen (0:34-0:38).
  • 6 nominations: Alex Warren and Lady Gaga (0:41-0:43).
• Best New Artist: This category features Olivia Dean, Alex Warren, Sombre, Ella Langley, Cats Eye, and Leon Thomas (0:46-0:51).
• Artist of the Year Competition: The full list of nominees competing for this top honor includes Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, BTS, Harry Styles, Justin Bieber, and Kendrick Lamar (0:53-1:02).

Event Details: The 2026 American Music Awards are scheduled to take place on May 25th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, with Queen Latifah serving as the host (1:05-1:10).