BTS secured the Artist of the Year award at the American Music Awards, marking their second win and first since their hiatus for military service.
The septet won 3 awards in total
May 26, 2026
11:26 am
What's the storyThe 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs) took place on Monday night, with several artists bagging top honors.
K-pop sensation BTS won the coveted Artist of the Year award for a second time overall. Despite being on hiatus for military service, they beat out other nominees, including Taylor Swift, in this fan-voted category. They had previously won this in 2021.
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