BTS won big at the 2026 American Music Awards Monday night, taking home the coveted Artist of the Year honor, nearly a year after the K-pop superstars made their comeback after a three-year hiatus following military service.The "Arirang" singers kicked off the awards ceremony at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, their first AMA appearance in four years, and performed their hit "Hooligan," before also picking up the Song of the Summer (for "SWIM") and Best Male K-Pop Artist wins.Jungkook, V, Jin, RM, Suga, Jimin and J-Hope of BTS speak onstage during the 52nd American Music Awards, May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesK-pop continued to dominate throughout the night, with KATSEYE winning three AMAs, including New Artist of the Year. EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, the singing voices of HUNTR/X also won their first AMA trophies for Song of the Year, Best Vocal Performance, and Best Pop Song -- all for "Golden" from the "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack.EJAE also won for Best Soundtrack for "KPop Demon Hunters."Queen Latifah, who brought her partner Eboni Nichols and son Rebel, hosted the star-studded evening, helping to usher in the '90s revival, a theme that continued throughout the ceremony with Hootie and the Blowfish, New Kids on the Block and Busta Rhymes all performing.Queen Latifah and Eboni Nichols with Kaavia Wade and Rebel attend the 52nd American Music Awards, May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas.Francis Specker/CBSOther top honors of the night included SOMBR's three wins for Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist, Best Rock/Alternative Song (for "back to friends") and Best Rock/Alternative Album (for "I Barely Know Her"). Sabrina Carpenter also picked up her three AMAs, including for Album of the Year for "Man's Best Friend."Legendary rock singer Billy Idol, now 70, was also honored with the the Lifetime Achievement Award. In his acceptance speech, he reflected on his long-running career and inspired the next generation to pursue their musical passions."When I started out in punk rock back in 1976 we thought it may only last about six months, let alone 50 years," Idol said. "But we were doing it for the love ... and because music was the only thing that gave us a sort of feeling of freedom.""So, to any kid out there who loves rock and roll, or any music of any kind ... and if you're inspired to create that sense of freedom and pursue a life of art, then all I can say is pick an instrument, find out who you are, and be it," he added.See the full winners list below.The 2026 American Music Awards WinnersArtist of the Year: BTSNew Artist of the Year: KATSEYEAlbum of the Year: Sabrina Carpenter -- Man's Best Friend Song of the Year: The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami -- "Golden"Collaboration of the Year: PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson -- "Stateside"Social Song of the Year: Tyla -- "CHANEL"Best Music Video: KATSEYE -- "Gnarly"Best Soundtrack: KPop Demon Hunters Tour of the Year: Shakira -- Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World TourBreakout Tour: Benson Boone -- American Heart World TourBreakthrough Album of the Year: Zara Larsson -- Midnight Sun Best Throwback Song: Black Eyed Peas -- "Rock That Body" Best Vocal Performance: The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami -- "Golden"Song of the Summer: BTS -- "SWIM"Best Male Pop Artist: Justin BieberBest Female Pop Artist: Sabrina CarpenterBreakthrough Pop Artist: KATSEYEPopular ReadsBest Pop Song: The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami -- "Golden"Best Pop Album: Sabrina Carpenter -- Man's Best FriendBest Male Country Artist: Morgan WallenBest Female Country Artist: Ella LangleyBest Country Duo or Group: Zac Brown BandBreakthrough Country Artist: Sam BarberBest Country Song: Ella Langley -- "Choosin' Texas"Best Country Album: Megan Moroney -- Cloud 9Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Kendrick LamarBest Female Hip-Hop Artist: Cardi B Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist: MonaleoBest Hip-Hop Song: Cardi B -- "ErrTime"Best Hip-Hop Album: Cardi B -- AM I THE DRAMA?Best Male R&B Artist: Bruno MarsBest Female R&B Artist: SZABreakthrough R&B Artist: Leon ThomasBest R&B Song: Bruno Mars -- "I Just Might"Best R&B Album: Bruno Mars -- The RomanticBest Male Latin Artist: Bad Bunny Best Female Latin Artist: ShakiraBest Latin Duo or Group: Fuerza RegidaBreakthrough Latin Artist: KapoBest Latin Song: Bad Bunny -- "NUEVAYoL"Best Latin Album: KAROL G -- TropicoquetaBest Rock/Alternative Artist: Twenty One PilotsBreakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist: SOMBRBest Rock/Alternative Song: SOMBR -- "back to friends"Best Rock/Alternative Album: SOMBR -- I Barely Know HerBest Dance/Electronic Artist: David GuettaBest Male K-Pop Artist: BTS Best Female K-Pop Artist: TWICEBest Afrobeats Artist: TylaBest Americana/Folk Artist: Noah Kahan