The American Music Awards are returning to Las Vegas.
CBS and Dick Clark Productions said Tuesday that the 52nd edition of the show will take place on Memorial Day, May 25, from MGM Grand Garden Arena. It’ll air live coast-to-coast starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
Last year’s edition, hosted by Jennifer Lopez, also took place on Memorial Day but was held at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
Nominations for the 2026 AMAs, which honor “the most influential artists and songs of today,” are based on key fan interactions as reflected on the Billboard charts, including streaming, album and song sales, radio airplay and tour grosses. The list of nominees will be unveiled April 14. Winners are chosen by fan votes in a total of 50 categories, which were unveiled Wednesday:
Artist of the Year
New Artist of the Year
Album of the Year
Song of the Year
Collaboration of the Year
Social Song of the Year
Best Music Video
Best Soundtrack
Tour of the Year
Breakthrough Touring Artist
Breakthrough Album of the Year
Throwback Song of the Year
Best Vocal Performance
Song of the Summer
Best Male Pop Artist
Best Female Pop Artist
Breakthrough Pop Artist
Best Pop Song
Best Pop Album
Best Male Country Artist
Best Female Country Artist
Best Country Duo or Group
Breakthrough Country Artist
Best Country Song
Best Country Album
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist
Best Hip-Hop Song
Best Hip-Hop Album
Best Male R&B Artist
Best Female R&B Artist
Breakthrough R&B Artist
Best R&B Song
Best R&B Album
Best Male Latin Artist
Best Female Latin Artist
Best Latin Duo/Group
Breakthrough Latin Artist
Best Latin Song
Best Latin Album
Best Rock/Alternative Artist
Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist
Best Rock/Alternative Song
Best Rock/Alternative Album
Best Dance/Electronic Artist
Best Male K-Pop Artist
Best Female K-Pop Artist
Best Afrobeats Artist
Best Americana / Folk Artist
The show will also feature performances and other special moments, which organizers touted as “a multi-genre, cross-generational celebration of music.” Additional details will be announced in the coming weeks.
The American Music Awards was created by Dick Clark Productions. DCP is owned by Penske Media Corporation, The Hollywood Reporter’s parent company, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge.
Updated 8:05 a.m. Thursday, March 12: Added the names of this year’s categories.
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