Music's biggest names delivered show-stopping fashion at the 2026 American Music Awards red carpet on Monday. Model Haley Kalil arrived in a head-turning look at the star-studded ceremony, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Nevada. She was one of the first to hit the red carpet and sizzled in a sheer, white wet-look dress that perfectly hugged her figure.
Red Carpet Highlights
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jessi Draper opted for an elegant black and white gown. TV personality Mia Calabrese channeled Jennifer Lopez in a plunging green peacock dress reminiscent of the iconic Versace look the singer wore at the 2000 Grammys. The Love Island alum JaNa Craig turned heads in a bright animal print maxi dress.
Actress Natalie Alyn Lind put on a leggy display in a bright yellow mini dress with pointed-toe heels and a matching clutch. The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Lisa Barlow and husband John Barlow were also in attendance. Love Island USA beauty Amaya Espinal stunned in a revealing halter neck dress.
South Korean singer Rei Ami showed off her legs in a metallic mini dress, while comedian Hannah Berner was a bombshell in a red corset dress. Kirsy Lovett opted for a pink and black bustier top with a fringe skirt. Gymnast Jordan Chiles was casually cool in a sparkling blouse and slacks.
Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac were joined by daughters Liliana Rzeznik and Hana Takac. First-time nominee Sombr showed off his effortlessly cool style and was joined by his mom Bennah Serfaty at the event.
Performers and Honorees
Billy Idol, who will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to rock music, showed off his rocker style on the red carpet. The White Wedding hitmaker opted for a pop of color in a bright fuchsia shirt.
The 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs) will be hosted by Queen Latifah. Pop icon Taylor Swift leads the nominations with a huge eight nods in categories including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for The Fate of Ophelia, and Album of the Year for The Life of a Showgirl.
Swift holds the all-time record for the most AMA wins, with 40 trophies, and will be set to add to that impressive total on the night. The Anti-Hero hitmaker is also nominated in the Best Music Video and Best Pop Song categories for The Fate of Ophelia, Song of the Summer for Elizabeth Taylor, Best Female Pop Artist, and Best Pop Album categories. If Swift wins all eight of her categories, she will tie both Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most wins in one night.
Swift's protegee Sabrina Carpenter has landed seven nominations and will face off against her mentor in several major categories, with her hit Manchild and successful album, Man's Best Friend recognized.
Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, and Sombr have all also landed seven nominations each, while Ordinary hitmaker Alex Warren and Lady Gaga have scored six nods. First-time nominees include Sombr, Dean, Warren, Katseye, BigXthaPlug, Leon Thomas, PinkPantheress, Raye, Role Model, Sienna Spiro, and Tate McRae.
Katseye, The Pussycat Dolls, Busta Rhymes, Billy Idol, and New Kids on the Block are among the star-studded performers list. The list of presenters includes Alysa Liu, Hilary Duff, John Legend, Jason Derulo, Lisa Rinna, Ludacris, Mariah the Scientist, Matt Rife, Megan Stalter and Paul W. Downs, Melanie Martinez, Nikki Glaser, and Paula Abdul.
Idol will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to rock music. He joins fellow music icons Diana Ross and Rod Stewart as a recipient of the award.
Karol G will receive the International Artist Award of Excellence while Hootie and the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker will be honored with the Veterans Voice Award in recognition of his support of military organizations.
About the AMAs
The American Music Awards is the world's largest fan-voted award show honoring the world's most influential artists and their passionate fanbases. Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the AMAs is known for delivering half a century worth of iconic performances, enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.
The AMAs will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 starting at 8pm ET/5pm PT.
2026 American Music Awards Nominations
Artist of the Year
- Bad Bunny
- Bruno Mars
- BTS
- Harry Styles
- Justin Bieber
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lady Gaga
- Morgan Wallen
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift
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
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
Favorite Male Pop Artist
- Alex Warren
- Benson Boone
- Ed Sheeran
- Harry Styles
- Justin Bieber
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
Breakthrough Pop Artist
- KATSEYE
- SIENNA SPIRO
- Zara Larsson
Breakthrough Album of the Year
- Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
- sombr – I Barely Know Her
- Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun
Best Male Country Artist
- Jelly Roll
- Luke Combs
- Morgan Wallen
- Riley Green
- Shaboozey
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
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 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 Male R&B Artist
- Bruno Mars
- Chris Brown
- Daniel Caesar
- PARTYNEXTDOOR
- The Weeknd
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 Male Latin Artist
- Bad Bunny
- Junior H
- Peso Pluma
- Rauw Alejandro
- Tito Double P
Best Latin Album
- Fuerza Regida – 111xpantia
- KAROL G – Tropicoqueta
- Netón Vega – Mi Vida Mi Muerte
- Peso Pluma, Tito Double P – DINASTÍA
- ROSALÍA – Lux
Breakthrough Latin Artist
- Beéle
- Kapo
- Netón Vega
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 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 Throwback Song
- 4 Non Blondes – What's Up
- Black Eyed Peas – Rock That Body
- Goo Goo Dolls – Iris
New Artist of the Year
- Alex Warren
- Ella Langley
- KATSEYE
- Leon Thomas
- Olivia Dean
- sombr
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
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
Favorite Music Video
- BKATSEYE – Gnarly
- ROSALÍA, Björk, Yves Tumor – Berghain
- Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
- Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia
- Tyla – CHANEL
Favorite Female Pop Artist
- Lady Gaga
- Olivia Dean
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Tate McRae
- Taylor Swift
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 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 Female Hip-Hop Artist
- Cardi B
- Doechii
- GloRilla
- Sexyy Red
- YKNIECE
Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist
- EsDee
- Kid
- Monaleo
- PLUTO
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 Female R&B Artist
- Kehlani
- Summer Walker
- SZA
- Teyana Taylor
- Tyla
Breakthrough R&B Artist
- Leon Thomas
- Mariah the Scientist
- Ravyn Lenae
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 Female Latin Artist
- Gloria Estefan
- KAROL G
- Natti Natasha
- ROSALÍA
- Shakira
Best Latin Duo or Group
- Clave Especial
- Fuerza Regida
- Grupo Firme
- Grupo Frontera
- Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda
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 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
Favorite Soundtrack
- F1 The Album
- Hazbin Hotel: Season Two
- KPop Demon Hunters
- Wicked: For Good
- Charli xcx – Wuthering Heights
Best Americana/Folk Artist
- Lord Huron
- The Lumineers
- Mumford & Sons
- Noah Kahan
- Tyler Childers
