AMA's 2026 nominations revealed, Taylor Swift leads with 8 nominations
Taylor Swift smiling on stage at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards in a mint green beaded corset.
Taylor Swift glows in mint green as she sweeps the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards with multiple wins.
Web Desk: The American Music Awards (AMAs) 2026 nominations have been announced, with Taylor Swift leading the list with eight major nods across top categories, making her one of the strongest contenders of the year.

She has once again secured top positions in major fields including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year.

This strong performance has placed her at the center of the Taylor Swift AMAs discussion, as fans celebrate her continued dominance in global music.

Close behind her are other major artists including Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, Morgan Wallen, and SOMBR, each earning seven nominations and making the competition very intense.

Sabrina Carpenter is also nominated in key categories, adding strong competition in the Sabrina Carpenter nominations race, while Olivia Dean and SOMBR are gaining attention for their first-ever AMA entries.

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The nomination list also highlights major category battles, especially for Song of the Year AMAs, where top global hits are competing for the award.

Another major highlight is the Album of the Year 2026 category, which features some of the most successful releases of the year, increasing excitement among fans worldwide.

Morgan Wallen has also secured multiple nominations, strengthening his position in the Morgan Wallen awards discussion as one of the leading country music artists this year.

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SOMBR’s debut at the AMAs has also created buzz, as his first nomination marks a major milestone in the SOMBR AMA debut category.

The winners will be decided by fans and announced at a live ceremony in Las Vegas on May 25, hosted by Queen Latifah, with global broadcast coverage.