All K-Pop Artists Nominated for 2026 American Music Awards Revealed
The American Music Awards (AMAs) have officially announced the nominees for the 2026 ceremony. This announcement was made on April 14, 2026, highlighting fan-favorite artists and songs over the past year.
K-Pop Artists in the Spotlight
The nominations are driven by data from Billboard and Luminate, focusing on streaming, sales, airplay, and touring revenues. The data was compiled from March 21, 2025, to March 26, 2026.
BTS Leads the Nominations
BTS has secured three nominations this year, showcasing their immense popularity:
- Artist of the Year
- Song of the Summer for “SWIM”
- Best Male K-Pop Artist
Other K-Pop Nominees
The competition in the K-Pop categories is fierce, with various talented artists nominated:
Best Male K-Pop Artist
- ATEEZ
- BTS
- ENHYPEN
- Stray Kids
- TXT
Best Female K-Pop Artist
- aespa
- BLACKPINK
- ILLIT
- LE SSERAFIM
- TWICE
Notable Nominees Beyond K-Pop
Other significant nominations include:
- Tame Impala and BLACKPINK’s Jennie for Song of the Summer with “Dracula.”
- The “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack is nominated for Best Soundtrack.
- The song “Golden” performed by HUNTR/X’s EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami received nominations for:
- Song of the Year
- Best Pop Song
- Best Vocal Performances
- KATSEYE has three nominations, including New Artist of the Year.
Voting Information
Fan engagement is critical, as all awards are decided by fan voting. Votes can be cast on the official American Music Awards website and Instagram until May 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
2026 AMAs Ceremony Details
The 2026 American Music Awards are set to take place in Las Vegas on May 25 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). Don’t miss this event celebrating the best in music!
