American Music Awards Winners List: Sombr & – Huntr/X Among Early Names Announced

Coverage diverges primarily in the emphasis on different aspects of the event. Billboard and Forbes focused on providing a straightforward winners list, while Rolling Stone and The Hollywood Reporter highlighted the performances and the…

Tom Tapp· May 26, 2026 · 12:52 AM UTC ·7 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 42 views

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The 52nd American Music Awards have announced their nominees, with Taylor Swift leading the pack with eight nominations. First-time nominees include Olivia Dean and Sombr, each with seven nominations. The winners will be revealed live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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▪Taylor Swift has been nominated for eight awards at the 52nd American Music Awards.
▪Olivia Dean and Sombr are both first-time nominees with seven nominations each.
▪The event will take place live at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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▪ 2026 American Music Awards: Winners List (Updating) — Forbes — Business
▪ American Music Awards: Winners List (Updating Live) — The Hollywood Reporter
▪ American Music Awards: The Complete Winners List — Rolling Stone
▪ Here Are the 2026 American Music Awards Winners: Full List (Updating Live) — Billboard

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Taylor Swift Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management Taylor Swift, the winningest artist in the history of the American Music Awards with 40 trophies, has been nominated for another eight in categories including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (The Life of a Showgirl), Song of the Year (“The Fate of Ophelia”), Best Music Video (“The Fate of Ophelia”), Song of the Summer (“Elizabeth Taylor”), Best Female Pop Artist, Best Pop Song (“The Fate of Ophelia”) and Best Pop Album (The Life of a Showgirl). Swift is among the nominees announced Tuesday for the 52nd AMAs.

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