BTS Wins 2026 American Music Award’s Artist Of The Year
BTS has won the Artist of the Year award at the 2026 American Music Awards held in Las Vegas. This marks their second win for this award, previously winning in 2021, and they also took home the Song of the Summer award for their track 'SWIM.' The group expressed gratitude to their fans, known as ARMY, during their acceptance speech.
- ▪BTS won the American Music Awards' Artist of the Year at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
- ▪They competed against notable artists such as Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, and Justin Bieber.
- ▪This is BTS's second win for Artist of the Year, having previously won in 2021.
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BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentBTS Wins 2026 American Music Award’s Artist Of The YearByLaura Sirikul,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow AuthorMay 25, 2026, 10:56pm EDTMay 25, 2026, 11:05pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 25: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Jungkook, V, Jin, RM, Suga, Jimin and J-Hope of BTS speak onstage during the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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