American Music Awards nominations led by Taylor Swift, Olivia Dean

TheAmerican Music Awardsnominations are in, and some notable newcomers are neck-and-neck with music's biggest heavyweights.

The full nominations for the 52nd annual show were announced on Tuesday, April 14, revealingTaylor Swiftleading the pack with eight nods for her "Life of a Showgirl" album. The awards ceremony, hosted by Queen Latifah on May 25, will likely see Swift add more jewels to her crown — the music superstar already boaststhe most wins in AMAs history.

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ProtégéSabrina Carpenter, country starMorgan Wallen, and newcomerssombrandOlivia Deanare not far behind Swift, with seven nominations each. Teyana Taylor,fresh off her debut at the Oscars, is another standout this year with a nomination in the best female R&B artist category.

Here are all the nominees at the 2026 AMAs.

Artist of the year

• Bad Bunny

• Bruno Mars

• BTS

• Harry Styles

• Justin Bieber

• Kendrick Lamar

• Lady Gaga

• Morgan Wallen

• Sabrina Carpenter

• Taylor Swift

New artist of the year

• Alex Warren

• Ella Langley

• KATSEYE

• Leon Thomas

• Olivia Dean

• sombr

The veteran British glam rockers will be asking Las Vegas, “Do you wanna get rocked?” at their new dozen-concert residency at Caesars Palace. Singer Joe Elliott told USA TODAY the band wants to keep some “mystique” about show plans but, “Vegas will have a new concept.”

Dates: Feb. 3 - Feb. 28 (Las Vegas). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> The Americana sweetheart is supporting her eighth studio album – and first solo project in four years – “Returning to Myself,” released in October. She’ll be joined by The Head and the Heart.

Dates: Feb. 10 (Philadelphia) – March 6 (San Francisco). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> The hip-hop maven embarks on her Little Miss Drama Tour – its name drawn from her second studio album that released in September – for more than 30 dates. It’s her first tour in six years and her first arena outing.

Dates: Feb. 11 (Palm Desert, California) – April 18 (Atlanta). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> The Mayhem Ball was unequivocally the most spectacular road show of 2025. The indefatigable Gaga is back for a second North American leg that will hit some new cities (Atlanta, Boston, Washington DC) and return her captivating pop-opera to others (Los Angeles, New York) because of insatiable demand.

Dates: Feb. 14 (Glendale, Arizona) – April 13 (New York). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Following the major success of his fourth studio album, “Wishbone,” which bore the dreamy “This Song” and “Vodka Cranberry,” the sensitive singer-songwriter will circle North American arenas with Esha Tewari before heading to Europe and Australia.

Dates: Feb. 19 (Minneapolis) – March 20 (Los Angeles). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Following the recent release of his sixth album, “With Heaven on Top,” the alt-country singer-songwriter will launch another slate of stadium shows to promote the 25-song effort. He’s also tapped a heady supporting cast: Kings of Leon and Ben Howard, Alabama Shakes and Caamp.

Dates: March 7 (St. Louis) - Oct. 10 (Auburn, Alabama). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Country megastar Combs has produced a stadium-sized career, and he’ll fill those venues on his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour, which kicks off the day after his new album, “The Way I Am,” arrives. Combs tapped guest performers – Dierks Bentley, The Script, Thomas Rhett, Thelma & James, among others – for various dates.

Dates: March 21 (Las Vegas) – June 6 (Toronto). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> The forthright British songbird hasn’t toured North America since 2018, and is only doing nine concerts before heading back to the U.K. this summer. But she’ll make them memorable. Her Lily Allen Performs West End Girl will find her performing her intense new album, “West End Girl,” start to finish.

Dates: April 3 (Chicago) – April 28 (San Francisco). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Florence Welch – an ever-captivating and a dazzling stage presence – will lead her band through a romp inspired by her sixth album, “Everybody Scream,” released on Halloween. She’ll be joined by Rachel Chinouriri, Sofia Isella and other artists on varying dates.

Dates: April 8 (Minneapolis) – May 20 (Los Angeles). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> It’s been four years since Lovato’s last major outing and she’s primed to bring her nearly two decades (!) of hits to 23 cities. Touring behind last year’s “It’s Not That Deep,” which marked her return to pop, Lovato will welcome ADÉLA as her special guest.

Dates: April 8 (Charlotte) – May 25 (Houston). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> While he hasn’t headlined a tour since 2017, the song-and-dance man has hardly been idle. He's helmed a popular Vegas residency and club opening as well as moonlighting with Silk Sonic and appearing on hits with Lady Gaga and Rosé. His grand return for The Romantic Tour – his fourth album, “The Romantic,” – will play nearly 70 stadium shows across North America and Europe and was met with instant sellouts.

Dates: April 10 (Las Vegas) – Oct. 17 (Vancouver). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cue the eardrum-shattering screams because the K-pop conquerors are back. A 70-plus date world tour featuring an in-the-round stage should sate the BTS Army, especially since it’s the group’s first headline tour since 2022. A new record, “Arirang,” is also expected this year.

Dates: April 25 (Tampa) - Sept. 6 (Los Angeles). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> The effervescent ska-punk of the “Tragic Kingdom” quartet will meld with the remarkable technology at Sphere Las Vegas for what is sure to be a colorful show. Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont and Adrian Young have 18 performances set at the venue to host their cache of ‘90s and ‘00s smashes.

Dates: May 6 - June 13 (Las Vegas). More here. 

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> The voice behind the ubiquitous “Ordinary” released his full-length debut album, “You’ll Be Alright, Kid,” in July (with Jelly Roll and Rosé popping on a couple of songs). He’ll parlay his burgeoning success on his Little Orphan Alex Live tour with a run of 28 North American amphitheaters and arenas.

Dates: May 25 (Nashville) - July 28 (Cheyenne, Wyoming). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> The Australian pop-rockers show their sense of humor on new album “Everyone’s a Star!” with the single “Boyband.” They’ll take their polished riffs to Europe in the early part of the year before hitting more than three dozen arenas and amphitheaters in North America.

Dates: May 29 (Uncasville, Connecticut) - Aug. 28 (Mountain View, California). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> The global superstar broke through in a major way with “LUX,” her fourth full-length album released in November featuring the London Symphony Orchestra, Björk, Carminho and Estrella Morente, among others. Her LUX Tour 2026 will play 42 arena shows in 17 countries.  

Dates: June 4 (Miami) - July 3 (San Diego). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> It’s a long way from “Wicked” as Grande embarks on her first tour in six years. The album she’s ostensibly supporting, “Eternal Sunshine,” arrived in March 2024, but Grande spent the last couple of years exploring her acting interests and hinted that she will return to that path following this excursion.

Dates: June 6 (Oakland, California) – Aug. 6 (Chicago). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Even Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson were surprised at the demand that met the first seven dates they announced on their Fifty Something tour, their first since 2015. Modern Drummer Hall of Famer Neil Peart died in 2020, but the Canadian rockers will be joined by Anika Nilles behind the kit.

Dates: June 7 (Los Angeles) – Dec. 17 (Vancouver). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Following a spate of shows in Australia and South America, the affable Sheeran will land in North America for a stadium run. Sheeran is rocking a pink-hued motif for the tour in support of his eighth studio album, “Play,” which spawned the hits “Azizam,” “Sapphire” and “Camera.”

Dates: June 13 (Glendale, Arizona) – Nov. 7 (Tampa). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jon Bon Jovi was extremely candid in the band’s fulfilling Hulu documentary, “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” about the devastating vocal cord issues that robbed him of his singing voice. But following surgery and intensive rehab, one of rock’s greatest frontmen and the rest of his Jersey boys are ready to rock again with a nine-show residency at Madison Square Garden before heading to Ireland and the U.K. for another handful of shows.

Dates: July 7-26 (New York). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> It’s been quite the whirlwind year for the young London native, whose second album, “The Art of Loving,” earned her a best new artist Grammy nomination and commandeered radio with the soulful pop of “Man I Need” and “Nice to Each Other.” Her The Art of Loving Live tour is her most ambitious as she plays all arenas for the first time.

Dates: July 10 (San Francisco) – Aug. 29 (Austin, Texas). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Two decades after steamrolling through venues with their Carnival of Sins tour, Motley Crue is resurrecting the explosive production for its 20th anniversary as well as the 45th anniversary of the band. The Return of the Carnival of Sins – featuring updated staging and set lists – will hit 33 cities with Tesla and Extreme in tow.

Dates: July 17 (Burgettstown, Pennsylvania) – Sept. 26 (Ridgefield, Washington). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> The band – Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, Slash, Dizzy Reed, Richard Fortus, Isaac Carpenter and Melissa Reese – have returned to their road warrior ways following a 2025 world tour and a 2026 that finds them roaring through South America and Europe before journeying to North America. Among GNR’s dates is a Sept. 5 return to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, their first time playing the stadium in more than 30 years.   

Dates: July 24 (Raleigh, North Carolina) – Aug. 22 (Las Vegas). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Their last stadium tour, the 2023-24 Everything or Nothing at All run, sold out stadiums worldwide. The Foos – Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffee and Ilan Rubin – will go another round in 12 (for now, they say) North American cities this summer. Queens of the Stone Age will open all dates except Sept. 12 in Fargo, North Dakota.

Dates: Aug. 4 (Toronto) – Sept. 26 (Las Vegas). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> The celebration continues for the emo-punk-rockers, who last year kickstarted an anniversary tour to revisit their standout 2006 rock opera, “The Black Parade.” Skits and costumes are prevalent as the band – Gerard Way, Ray Toro, Mikey Way and Frank Iero – tears through their landmark album in full before a second set of ragers.

Dates: Aug. 9 (New York) – Oct. 31 (Hollywood, California). More here.

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Who is on tour in 2026? Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, BTS, Rush and more

The veteran British glam rockers will be asking Las Vegas, “Do you wanna get rocked?” at their new dozen-concert residency at Caesars Palace. Singer Joe Elliotttold USA TODAYthe band wants to keep some “mystique” about show plans but, “Vegas will have a new concept.”Dates:Feb. 3 - Feb. 28 (Las Vegas).More here.

Album of the year

• Cardi B – “AM I THE DRAMA?”

• Fuerza Regida – “111xpantia”

• Justin Bieber – “SWAG”

• Lady Gaga – “Mayhem”

• Morgan Wallen – “I’m The Problem”

• Olivia Dean – “The Art of Loving”

• Playboi Carti – “MUSIC”

• Sabrina Carpenter – “Man’s Best Friend”

• Tate McRae – “So Close To What”

• Taylor Swift – “The Life of a Showgirl”

Song of the year

• Alex Warren – "Ordinary”

• Ella Langley – "Choosin’ Texas”

• The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – "Golden”

• Kehlani – "Folded”

• Leon Thomas – "MUTT”

• Morgan Wallen – "I’m The Problem”

• Olivia Dean – "Man I Need”

• Sabrina Carpenter – "Manchild”

• sombr – "back to friends”

• Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia”

Collaboration of the year

• BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman – “All The Way"

• David Guetta, Teddy Swims, Tones And I – "Gone Gone Gone"

• Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae – "What I Want"

• PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson – "Stateside"

• Shaboozey, Jelly Roll – "Amen"

Social song of the year

• Disco Lines, Tinashe – "No Broke Boys"

• PinkPantheress – "Illegal"

• Role Model – "Sally, When The Wine Runs Out"

• Tyla – "CHANEL"

• Zara Larsson – "Lush Life"

Best music video

• KATSEYE – "Gnarly"

• ROSALÍA, Björk, Yves Tumor – "Berghain"

• Sabrina Carpenter – "Manchild"

• Taylor Swift – "The Fate of Ophelia"

• Tyla – "CHANEL"

Best soundtrack

• "F1 The Album"

• "Hazbin Hotel: Season Two"

• "KPop Demon Hunters"

• "Wicked: For Good"

• Charli xcx – "Wuthering Heights"

Tour of the year

• Beyoncé – "Cowboy Carter Tour"

• Kendrick Lamar, SZA – "Grand National Tour"

• Lady Gaga – "The Mayhem Ball"

• Oasis – "Oasis Live ‘25 Tour"

• Shakira – "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour"

Breakout tour

• Benson Boone – American Heart World Tour

• Kali Uchis – The Sincerely, Tour

• The Marías – 'Submarine Tour

• Megan Moroney – 'Am I Okay? Tour

• Sleep Token – Even in Arcadia Tour

Breakthrough album of the year

• Olivia Dean – “The Art of Loving”

• sombr – “I Barely Know Her”

• Zara Larsson – “Midnight Sun”

Best throwback song

• 4 Non Blondes – “What’s Up”

• Black Eyed Peas – “Rock That Body”

• Goo Goo Dolls – “Iris”

Best vocal performance

• Alex Warren - “Ordinary”

• The singing voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – “Golden”

• Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”

• RAYE – “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!”

• SIENNA SPIRO – “Die on this Hill”

Song of the summer

• Alex Warren – “FEVER DREAM”

• Bella Kay – “iloveitiloveitiloveit”

• BTS – “SWIM”

• Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”

• Harry Styles – “American Girls”

• Noah Kahan – “The Great Divide”

• PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson – “Stateside”

• sombr – “Homewrecker”

• Tame Impala, JENNIE – “Dracula”

• Taylor Swift – “Elizabeth Taylor”

BTS is back! The K-pop supergroup comprised (from left) of V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope will head out on a world tour in 2026, stopping in several U.S. cities.

The group has taken the genre (and the global charts) by storm over the last decade. Their fans, called the Army, have supported the performers from their 2013 origins through their mandatory military service to their impending sixth album.

Here's a look back at some of BTS' most memorable moments, starting with their Grammys appearance in April 2022.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> BTS members RM plays the saxophone while V looks on, holding flower bouquets at an outdoor sporting facility in Chuncheon on June 10, 2025, after their release from 18 months of South Korean military service.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Prior to their multi-year hiatus to accommodate members’ military service, BTS was a hot act on the global stage. Here they perform during the 2021 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Nov. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Butter," the K-pop group's second song performed fully in English, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart in May 2021, unseating Olivia Rodrigo's "Good 4 U." 

BTS became the seventh act to earn their first four Hot 100 No. 1 in less than a year, joining the likes of The Beatles and Mariah Carey, according to Billboard.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> The music video for "Butter" was the biggest premiere in YouTube history, drawing in 3.9 million concurrent viewers for its May 21 premiere.

BTS broke its own record that was set when "Dynamite" attracted 3 million concurrent viewers, according to the official YouTube blog.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> BTS members V, Jin, Jung Kook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope pose for a photo session during a press conference on for their album "BE (Deluxe Edition)" in Seoul on Nov. 20, 2020.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> In February 2020, BTS released "Map of the Soul: 7," hailed by both fans and critics.

Los Angeles Times writer August Brown said it was "some of the most genre-invigorating music of their career."

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BTS headed out on 2026 tour: Look back at the band's milestone moments

BTS is back! The K-pop supergroup comprised (from left) of V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope will head out on a world tour in 2026, stopping in several U.S. cities.The group has taken the genre (and the global charts) by storm over the last decade. Their fans, called the Army, have supported the performers from their 2013 origins through their mandatory military service to their impending sixth album.Here's a look back at some of BTS' most memorable moments, starting with their Grammys appearance in April 2022.

Best male pop artist

• Alex Warren

• Benson Boone

• Ed Sheeran

• Harry Styles

• Justin Bieber

Best Female Pop Artist

• Lady Gaga

• Olivia Dean

• Sabrina Carpenter

• Tate McRae

• Taylor Swift

Breakthrough pop artist

• KATSEYE

• SIENNA SPIRO

• Zara Larsson

Best pop song

• Alex Warren – “Ordinary”

• The singing voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – “Golden”

• Olivia Dean – “Man I Need”

• Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”

• Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia”

Best pop album

• Lady Gaga – “Mayhem”

• Olivia Dean – “The Art of Loving”

• Sabrina Carpenter – “Man’s Best Friend”

• Tate McRae – “So Close To What”

• Taylor Swift – “The Life of a Showgirl”

Best male country artist

• Jelly Roll

• Luke Combs

• Morgan Wallen

• Riley Green

• Shaboozey

Best female country artist

• Ella Langley

• Kelsea Ballerini

• Lainey Wilson

• Megan Moroney

• Miranda Lambert

Best country duo or group

• Brooks & Dunn

• Old Dominion

• Rascal Flatts

• Treaty Oak Revival

• Zac Brown Band

Breakthrough country artist

• Sam Barber

• Tucker Wetmore

• Zach Top

Best country song

• BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman – “All The Way”

• Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”

• Morgan Wallen – “Just In Case”

• Russell Dickerson – “Happen To Me”

• Shaboozey – “Good News”

Best country album

• BigXthaPlug – “I Hope You’re Happy”

• Megan Moroney – “Cloud 9”

• Morgan Wallen – “I’m The Problem”

• Sam Barber – “Restless Mind”

• Tucker Wetmore – “What Not To”

Best male hip-hop artist

• Don Toliver

• Kendrick Lamar

• Playboi Carti

• Tyler, The Creator

• YoungBoy Never Broke Again

Best female hip-hop artist

• Cardi B

• Doechii

• GloRilla

• Sexyy Red

• YKNIECE

Cardi B has made a career off of being unapologetically herself from her start as a breakout star on "Love & Hip Hop: New York" through her Grammy-winning career of today. With hit songs from "I Like It" to "WAP" with Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B has become one of the most successful female rappers on the new age.

Scroll through for some of Cardi B's best moments, fashion looks and performances throughout the years, starting here as she attends the Messika spring/summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Sept. 26, 2024, in Paris.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B performs on stage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rappers Cardi B and Offset arrive at a Balenciaga event at Paris Fashion Week in Paris on Oct. 2, 2021. The two share three children, and Cardi B announced her divorce from Offset in late 2024.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B attends the VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail The Queens event at David Geffen Hall on July 11, 2016, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Hennessy and sister Cardi B attend the 2016 VH1's Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night event at Kings Theatre on Dec. 2, 2016, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B performs during the 2017 BET Experience at Los Angeles Convention Center on June 24, 2017, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B attends the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B, center, performing at the 2017 VMAs.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B performs on stage at the MOBO Awards at First Direct Arena Leeds on Nov. 29, 2017, in Leeds, England.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rapper Cardi B receives the Hustler of the Year honor during the BET Hip Hop Awards at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre on Oct. 6, 2017, in Miami Beach, Florida.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B, left, and sister Hennessy Carolina attend the 60th Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 28, 2018, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B and Bruno Mars attend the 60th Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 28, 2018, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B accepts an award on stage during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Aug. 20, 2018, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B performs on stage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi accepting an award at the 2018 American Music Awards.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi stunned in a 1995 vintage Thierry Mugler gown at the 2019 Grammys. 

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B accepts the award for best rap album for "Invasion of Privacy" with Offset, right, joining her onstage during the 61st Grammys on Feb. 10, 2019, Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B performs "Money" during the 61st Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Offset of Migos and Cardi B attend the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 2019, in Las Vegas.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B poses with the awards for top rap song for "I Like It," top hot 100 song for "Girls Like You" and top rap female artist in the press room during the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 2019, in Las Vegas.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B accepts the award for Top Rap Song for "I Like It" during the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 2019, in Las Vegas.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> In August 2019, Cardi accepted the award for best hip-hop music video at the MTV Video Music Awards. 

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B perform on stage during the 63rd Grammys on March 14, 2021, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B performs on stage during the 63rd annual Grammy Awards on March 14, 2021, Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B and, from left, Quavo, Offset and Takeoff of Migos perform on stage at the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Host Cardi B attends the 2021 American Music Awards red carpet roll-out at L.A. LIVE on Nov. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Host Cardi B attends the 2021 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Nov. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B, winner of the favorite hip-hop song award, poses in the press room at the 2021 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Nov. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B attends the 65th Grammys on Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B presents Kendrick Lamar with the award for best rap album during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 5, 2023.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B and Offset attend the Vanity Fair 95th Oscars Party at the the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on March 12, 2023.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B attends the Gaurav Gupta Haute Couture fall/winter 2023/2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 6, 2023, in Paris.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B arrives for the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Sept. 12, 2023.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B attends the 4th annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards at the Beverly Hilton on June 21, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B performs on stage during BET Experience Presents Cardi B, Gunna, Davido, Sexyy Red and Jordan Ward at Crypto.com Arena on June 28, 2024, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B attends the Balmain spring/summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Sept. 25, 2024, in Paris.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B attends upon arrival ahead of the Vivienne Westwood spring/summer 2025 fashion show as part of the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris on Sept. 28, 2024.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B attends the Mugler spring/summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Sept. 26, 2024, in Paris.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Cardi B at the 67th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.

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See Cardi B's most memorable looks and performances

Cardi B has made a career off of being unapologetically herself from her start as a breakout star on "Love & Hip Hop: New York" through her Grammy-winning career of today. With hit songs from "I Like It" to "WAP" with Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B has become one of the most successful female rappers on the new age.Scroll through for some of Cardi B's best moments, fashion looks and performances throughout the years, starting here as she attends the Messika spring/summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Sept. 26, 2024, in Paris.

Breakthrough hip-hop artist

• EsDeeKid

• Monaleo

• PLUTO

Best hip-hop song

• Cardi B – “ErrTime”

• Drake – “NOKIA”

• Gunna, Burna Boy – “wgft”

• Playboi Carti, The Weeknd – “Rather Lie”

• YKNIECE, Quavo, Metro Boomin, Breskii – “Take Me Thru Dere”

Best hip-hop album

• Cardi B – “AM I THE DRAMA?”

• Don Toliver – “OCTANE”

• Gunna – “The Last Wun”

• Playboi Carti – “MUSIC”

• YoungBoy Never Broke Again – “MASA”

Best male R&B artist

• Bruno Mars

• Chris Brown

• Daniel Caesar

• PARTYNEXTDOOR

• The Weeknd

Best female R&B artist

• Kehlani

• Summer Walker

• SZA

• Teyana Taylor

• Tyla

Teyana Taylor has taken jaw-dropping fashion to new heights this awards season, turning out breathtaking looks on every red carpet. Here are some of the most memorable style moments for the Oscar-nominated star of "One Battle After Another."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor walks the red carpet at the BAFTA Film Awards on Feb. 22 in London.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor attends the Costume Designers Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 12.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Supporting actress contender Teyana Taylor arrives at the Oscar nominees luncheon in Beverly Hills, California, on Feb. 10.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> The actress and singer flashes a smile at the Oscar nominees luncheon on Feb. 10.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor attends the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where she received the Virtuosos Award on Feb. 7.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor stuns at the 68th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 1.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor was Grammy-nominated for best R&B album this year for "Escape Room."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor glances over her shoulder on the Grammys red carpet.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor arrives at the New York premiere of her Netflix movie "The Rip" co-starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor wears a face mask and sheer black dress from Ashi Studio at "The Rip" premiere on Jan. 13.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor holds her Golden Globe Award high after winning best supporting actress for "One Battle After Another."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor shows off her Schiaparelli gown at the Golden Globes on Jan. 11 in Beverly Hills, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor prepares to walk up the stairs of the Beverly Hilton hotel on the night of the Golden Globes.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor flashes her cape and diamond-encrusted thong at the Golden Globes.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor vaulted to the front of the Oscar race after her Golden Globes win in January.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor waves on the red carpet at the BAFTA Tea Party in Beverly Hills, California, on Jan. 10.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor dons a McQueen Spring 2026 suit at the AFI Awards luncheon in Los Angeles on Jan. 9.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor wows at the Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on Jan. 4.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor rocks a Saint Laurent menswear look at the Critics Choice Awards.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor looks radiant at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards on Jan. 3.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor brings drama to the Palm Springs festival red carpet in a Miss Sohee couture gown.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Teyana Taylor took home the Creative Impact in Breakthrough Performance Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

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Teyana Taylor's best looks from the 2026 awards season, so far

Teyana Taylor has taken jaw-dropping fashion to new heights this awards season, turning out breathtaking looks on every red carpet. Here are some of the most memorable style moments for the Oscar-nominated star of "One Battle After Another."

Breakthrough R&B artist

• Leon Thomas

• Mariah the Scientist

• Ravyn Lenae

Best R&B song

• Bruno Mars – “I Just Might”

• Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller – “It Depends”

• Kehlani – “Folded”

• Leon Thomas – “MUTT”

• Mariah the Scientist – “BURNING BLUE”

Best R&B album

• Bruno Mars – “The Romantic”

• Justin Bieber – “SWAG”

• Leon Thomas – “MUTT”

• Mariah the Scientist – “HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY”

• Summer Walker – “Finally Over It”

Best male Latin artist

• Bad Bunny

• Junior H

• Peso Pluma

• Rauw Alejandro

• Tito Double P

Best female Latin artist

• Gloria Estefan

• KAROL G

• Natti Natasha

• ROSALÍA

• Shakira

Colombian singer and Latin music superstar Karol G is a bichota on the mic and a total barbie in the fashion department.

Revisit some of Karol's best red-carpet looks over the years, starting with her July 2025 appearance at the Schiaparelli haute couture fall/winter show in Paris, where she stunned in a strapless dress with floral and tassel embellishments.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Karol went preppy chic during her June 2025 appearance at Paris Fashion Week, wearing a white vest and matching jeans to the Louis Vuitton menswear show, which she paired with a pink handbag from the French fashion house.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Karol sparkled on the red carpet at the New York premiere of her Netflix documentary "Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful" in May 2025. The singer wore a sequined beige dress with silver embroidery.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Karol channeled old-school Hollywood glamour at the Colombia premiere of "Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful" in April 2025, rocking a black sequined gown with matching elbow-length gloves.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Karol struck a glamorous pose while attending the Con Cora Foundation's Land Benefit Gala in February 2025. The singer popped in a vibrant green dress.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> For the 25th Latin Grammy Awards in November 2024, Karol made a powerful fashion statement in a floor-length, baby blue dress, which included a bold bust cutout and slitted silhouette.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Karol was a fashion sprite come to life at the 2024 Met Gala. The singer looked ethereal in a jewel-studded, nude dress by Marc Jacobs, which she topped off with a sparkly headpiece and elf ears.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Karol electrified the red carpet at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards in an eye-popping, silver halter dress.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> For the "Griselda" premiere in January 2024, Karol commanded the red carpet in a black, fur-heavy top and sleek leather trousers.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Following in the style footsteps of her musical idol Selena Quintanilla, Karol sported a white Dolce & Gabbana dress at the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Quintanilla wore a similar look to the 1994 Grammy Awards.

Karol received the Spirit of Hope Award at the ceremony, an award that was created in honor of Selena's legacy.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Karol rocked a light pink sheer dress on the fuchsia carpet at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Karol kept it simple, but chic, at the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards with a strapless black dress.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Karol channeled her edgier side at the 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards, donning a floor-length, black gown with an open front.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> At the 2017 Premios Juventud, Karol radiated in a shimmery, gold dress and matching hood.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> For People en Español's 50 Most Beautiful Gala in May 2017, Karol wowed in a flowy, striped frock.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Karol proved that rock star flair can be casual, too, at the May 2017 premiere of "The Juanes Effect." The singer paired a burgundy crop top with a black leather jacket and matching boots.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Karol stunned in a sleek black dress at a People En Español event in October 2016.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Karol delivered sartorial sophistication at Telemundo's Premios Tu Mundo Awards in August 2016, wearing a crisp beige and black dress.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> For the 2016 Premios Juventud, Karol cemented her then-rising star status with a playful, long-sleeved jumpsuit, which featured a series of star-shaped embroideries.

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Karol G is a bichota barbie! A look back at the singer's best red-carpet looks

Colombian singer and Latin music superstarKarol Gis a bichota on the mic and a total barbie in the fashion department.Revisit some of Karol's best red-carpet looks over the years, starting with her July 2025 appearance at the Schiaparelli haute couture fall/winter show in Paris, where she stunned in a strapless dress with floral and tassel embellishments.

Best Latin duo or group

• Clave Especial

• Fuerza Regida

• Grupo Firme

• Grupo Frontera

• Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda

Breakthrough Latin artist

• Beéle

• Kapo

• Netón Vega

Best Latin song

• Bad Bunny – “NUEVAYoL”

• Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez, The Marías – “Ojos Tristes”

• Fuerza Regida – “Marlboro Rojo”

• Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera – “ME JALO”

• KAROL G – “LATINA FOREVA”

Best Latin album

• Fuerza Regida – “111xpantia”

• KAROL G – “Tropicoqueta”

• Netón Vega – “Mi Vida Mi Muerte”

• Peso Pluma, Tito Double P – “DINASTÍA”

• ROSALÍA – “Lux”

Best rock/alternative artist

• Deftones

• Linkin Park

• The Marías

• Sleep Token

• Twenty One Pilots

Breakthrough rock/alternative artist

• Geese

• Gigi Perez

• sombr

Best rock/alternative song

• Noah Kahan – “The Great Divide”

• Linkin Park – “Up From The Bottom”

• sombr – “back to friends”

• Sublime – “Ensenada”

• Tame Impala – “Dracula”

Best rock/alternative album

• Sleep Token – “Even In Arcadia”

• sombr – “I Barely Know Her”

• Tame Impala – “Deadbeat”

• Twenty One Pilots – “Breach”

• Zach Bryan – “With Heaven On Top”

Best dance/electronic artist

• Calvin Harris

• David Guetta

• Fred Again

• ILLENIUM

• John Summit

Best male K-pop artist

• ATEEZ

• BTS

• ENHYPEN

• Stray Kids

• TOMORROW X TOGETHER

Best female K-pop artist

• aespa

• BLACKPINK

• ILLIT

• LE SSERAFIM

• TWICE

Best Afrobeats artist

• Burna Boy

• MOLIY

• Rema

• Tyla

• Wizkid

Best Americana/folk artist

• Lord Huron

• The Lumineers

• Mumford & Sons

• Noah Kahan

• Tyler Childers

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:American Music Awards 2026 nominations. See the full list