Published May 26, 2026 12:26pm + Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. BTS wins Artist of the Year during the 2026 American Music Awards, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni It’s the American Music Awards (AMAs) season!Held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday morning (Philippine time), the AMAs 2026 saw several artists dominate the night with multiple wins, including BTS, Sabrina Carpenter, Katseye, Bruno Mars, and HUNTR/X of “Kpop Demon Hunters.”BTS took home Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer for “SWIM,” and Best Male K-Pop Artist, while Sabrina Carpenter won Album of the Year and Best Pop Album for “Man’s Best Friend,” as well as Best Female Pop Artist.Meanwhile, HUNTR/X’s “Golden” emerged as one of the night’s biggest winners after taking Song of the Year and Best Vocal Performance. “Kpop Demon Hunters” also won Best Soundtrack.Katseye likewise scored three wins, including New Artist of the Year, Best Music Video for “Gnarly,” and Breakthrough Pop Artist.On the other hand, Bruno Mars also bagged three awards, including Best Male R&B Artist, Best R&B Song for “I Just Might,” and Best R&B Album for “The Romantic.”Here is the complete list of winners:Artist of the Year: BTS New Artist of the Year: Katseye Album of the Year: “Man’s Best Friend” by Sabrina Carpenter Song of the Year: "Golden" by HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami) Collaboration of the Year: “Stateside” by PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson Social Song of the Year: "CHANEL" by Tyla Best Music Video: “Gnarly” by Katseye Best Soundtrack: “Kpop Demon Hunters” Tour of the Year: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour by Shakira Breakout Tour: American Heart World Tour by Benson Boone Breakthrough Album of the Year: “Midnight Sun” by Zara Larsson Best Throwback Song: "Rock That Body" by Black Eyed Peas Best Vocal Performance: "Golden" by HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami) Song of the Summer: “SWIM” by BTS Best Male Pop Artist: Justin Bieber Best Female Pop Artist: Sabrina Carpenter Breakthrough Pop Artist: Katseye Best Pop Song: HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami) Best Pop Album: “Man’s Best Friend” by Sabrina Carpenter Best Male Country Artist: Morgan Wallen Best Female Country Artist: Ella Langley Best Country Duo or Group: Zac Brown Band Breakthrough Country Artist: Sam Barber Best Country Song: “Choosin’ Texas” by Ella Langley Best Country Album: “Cloud 9” by Megan Moroney Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Cardi B Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist: Monaleo Best Hip-Hop Song: “ErrTime” by Cardi B Best Hip-Hop Album: “Am I the Drama” by Cardi B Best Male R&B Artist: Bruno Mars Best Female R&B Artist: SZA Breakthrough R&B Artist: Leon Thomas Best R&B Song: “I Just Might” by Bruno Mars Best R&B Album: “The Romantic” by Bruno Mars Best Male Latin Artist: Bad Bunny Best Female Latin Artist: Shakira Best Latin Duo or Group: Fuerza Regida Breakthrough Latin Artist: Kapo Best Latin Song: “NUEVAYoL” by Bad Bunny Best Latin Album: “Tropicoqueta” by KAROL G Best Rock/Alternative Artist: Twenty One Pilots Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist: SOMBR Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Song: “back to friends” by SOMBR Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Album: “I Barely Know Her” by SOMBR Best Dance/Electronic Artist: David Guetta Best Male K-Pop Artist: BTS Best Female K-Pop Artist: Twice Best Afrobeats Artist: Tyla Best Americana/Folk Artist: Noah Kahan— LA, GMA News