BTS Wins Artist of the Year at American Music Awards, as Katseye, Sombr, ‘Golden’ Also Score Top Honors: Complete Winners List
BTS won the Artist of the Year award at the American Music Awards, marking their second win in this category. Katseye was recognized as the New Artist of the Year, showcasing their growing popularity. Other notable winners included Sabrina Carpenter for Album of the Year and the song 'Golden' for Song of the Year.
- ▪BTS won the Artist of the Year prize at the American Music Awards for the second time.
- ▪Katseye was awarded New Artist of the Year, competing against several emerging artists.
- ▪Sabrina Carpenter's album 'Man's Best Friend' won Album of the Year.
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- ▪ BTS crowned 'Artist of the Year' at American Music Awards — BBC News — Entertainment
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Home Music News May 25, 2026 8:15pm PT BTS Wins Artist of the Year at American Music Awards, as Katseye, Sombr, ‘Golden’ Also Score Top Honors: Complete Winners List By Chris Willman Plus Icon Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic ChrisWillman Latest Katseye Brings the AMAs’ House Down With Beary Exciting ‘Pinky Up’ Performance, Before Winning Best New Artist 1 hour ago American Music Awards Photo Gallery: See EJAE, Rei Ami, Katseye, Sombr, Karol G, Teyana Taylor and Other Stars on the Red Carpet and Backstage 3 hours ago Stephen Colbert Follows CBS Finale 24 Hours Later With Hilarious Hour of Michigan Public Access TV, Featuring Jack White, Jeff Daniels, Eminem, Steve Buscemi and Byron Allen 2 days ago See All Rich Polk A hiatus was no damper on fan love for BTS: The…
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