52nd American Music Awards Set for Memorial Day 2026 Broadcast
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The 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs) will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Monday, May 25, 2026, from Las Vegas. Queen Latifah will host the ceremony, which will feature performances from artists including Katseye, Teddy Swims, and Hootie & the Blowfish. Fan voting for most categories is currently open and will close on May 8.
Facts First
- The 52nd AMAs will air live on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, on CBS and Paramount+ from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
- Queen Latifah will host the ceremony, which features a slate of performers including Katseye, Teddy Swims, and Hootie & the Blowfish.
- Taylor Swift leads with eight nominations, followed by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and SOMBR with seven each.
- Fan voting is open via VoteAMAs.com and Instagram for all award categories, with most closing on May 8, 2026.
- The AMAs are partnering with Military and Veterans Service Organizations to honor the veteran community during the broadcast.
What Happened
CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced the 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs) will air live on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026. The broadcast will originate from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+. Queen Latifah will host the event. Nominations were announced last month, with Taylor Swift receiving eight nominations and Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and SOMBR each receiving seven. Fan voting is currently open via VoteAMAs.com and the @AMAs Instagram profile for all award categories, with voting for most categories closing on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Why this Matters to You
If you're a music fan, you can directly influence the winners by voting online before the May 8 deadline for most categories. The ceremony offers a major televised event on a national holiday, featuring performances from established artists and new acts like Katseye, who will debut a new single. The partnership with veteran service organizations may introduce you to their charitable work. The timing of the show on a holiday Monday could make it easier for you to watch live.
What's Next
Voting for most award categories will close on May 8, 2026, while voting for Social Song of the Year and Tour of the Year will remain open through the first 30 minutes of the live broadcast. Additional performers, presenters, and special honorees for the ceremony are likely to be announced in the coming weeks. The scheduled performances will include new music from artists like Maluma, whose project 'Loco x Volver' is set for release on May 15, and Keith Urban, whose album 'Flow State' is scheduled for June 12.