Queen Latifah to Host 2026 AMAs: Nominees & How to Watch CBS
- Capital City Tickets
- May 14
- 2 min read
The 52nd American Music Awards are set to light up Las Vegas on Memorial Day! Iconic artist, actress, and producer Queen Latifah returns to host the fan-voted show for the first time in over 30 years. The star-studded event airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Monday, May 25, 2026. Queen Latifah Hosts 2026 AMAs!
When & Where to Watch the 2026 AMAs
Date: Monday, May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day)
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
TV: Live on CBS
Streaming: Live on Paramount+ (Premium plan required for live) and available on-demand the next day. Also accessible via the CBS app/website with a provider login.
Pro Tip: No cable? Sign up for Paramount+ or use a free trial to catch every performance and winner announcement.
Star-Studded Performers Lineup
This year’s lineup delivers a genre-blending mix of pop, country, rock, Latin, and R&B hits. Confirmed performers include:
Karol G (receiving the International Artist Award of Excellence)
Teyana Taylor
Hootie & the Blowfish
KATSEYE
Keith Urban
Maluma
Riley Green
sombr
Teddy Swims
Twenty One Pilots
More acts are expected to be announced closer to showtime. Expect high-energy sets, possible collaborations, and unforgettable moments.
2026 AMAs Nominees Highlights - Queen Latifah Hosts 2026 AMAs
Taylor Swift dominates with 8 nominations, extending her record as the most-awarded artist in AMAs history (40 career wins). Close behind with 7 nods each: Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, and sombr.
Key Categories:
Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and more
Album of the Year: Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl, Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend, Morgan Wallen – I’m The Problem, Lady Gaga – Mayhem
Song of the Year: Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia”, Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”, Olivia Dean – “Man I Need”, sombr – “back to friends”
New Artist of the Year: Olivia Dean, sombr, Alex Warren, KATSEYE
Best Female Pop Artist: Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Olivia Dean
Fan voting is closed, so the night will reveal who takes home the trophies in 50+ categories.
Why the 2026 AMAs Will Be Unforgettable
Queen Latifah’s hosting return (after co-hosting in 1995) brings legendary charisma to Sin City’s largest AMAs venue yet. With Taylor Swift leading noms, massive performances, and a Memorial Day prime-time slot, this show promises to kick off summer with pure music magic.
Don’t miss one of the year’s biggest music celebrations — tune in to CBS or Paramount+ on May 25 for red carpet glamour, emotional wins, and chart-topping performances!
Last updated: May 14, 2026. Performers and details subject to change — check official AMAs sources for the latest.
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