Queen Latifah on Hosting the American Music Awards, Releasing New Music This Year and Being a Taylor Swift Fan: ‘She Makes Really Great, Catchy Songs That We Love’

American Music Awards: The Complete Winners List

The 2026 American Music Awards returned for a second consecutive Memorial Day broadcast hosted by Queen Latifah; Taylor Swift led with eight nominations while Cardi B, Sabrina Carpenter, and Morgan Wallen claimed wins across 11 newly added categories. The holiday anchor slot and expanded format represent broadcast TV's structural response to streaming fragmentation, betting on live tentpole events to sustain linear audience reach.