Best Music From ’90s And 2000s Dominate The American Music Awards
The 2026 American Music Awards celebrated music from the 1980s to the 2000s, showcasing the enduring popularity of past hits. The event featured nostalgic performances and fan-favorite songs, emphasizing the audience's connection to earlier music eras. Hosted by Queen Latifah, the show included memorable moments like singalongs and appearances by iconic artists.
- ▪The American Music Awards are determined by fan voting, unlike the Grammy Awards.
- ▪This year's show included performances by the Goo Goo Dolls and New Kids On The Block.
- ▪Queen Latifah engaged the audience with spontaneous singalongs, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.
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Entertainment Best Music From ’90s And 2000s Dominate The American Music Awards (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP via Getty Images) Leena Nasir Entertainment Reporter May 26, 2026 6:40 AM ET May 26, 2026 6:40 AM ET Leena Nasir Entertainment Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); The 2026 American Music Awards aired May 25 and proved what many fans have known all along – the best music lived in the past.
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