American Music Awards air tonight with star-studded performances
Summary
The 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs) will air tonight at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. The show features performances by many popular artists, including Billy Idol, Keith Urban, Teyana Taylor, and BTS, and celebrates fan-voted music awards.Key Facts
- The AMAs are known as the world's largest fan-voted music awards show.
- Taylor Swift leads with eight nominations and has previously won 40 AMAs, more than any other artist.
- Billy Idol will receive a lifetime achievement award and perform a medley of his hits.
- BTS is making their first awards show appearance in four years after a military service hiatus.
- Other performers include Hootie and the Blowfish, New Kids on the Block, The Pussycat Dolls, and Teyana Taylor.
- Fans can still vote live for social song of the year and tour of the year during the first half hour of the show.
- The event takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
- Queen Latifah is hosting the awards show this year, returning since her last co-hosting role in 1995.
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