Taylor Swift has not only been dominating the headlines for her upcoming wedding with Travis Kelce, but she was also the most prominent artist of the 2026 American Music Awards. The pop superstar earned not one, not two, but eight major nominations, making her one of the highest nominees of the night. However, this year, Swift was noticeably absent from the star-studded event held on Monday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Taylor Swift led the AMA nominations this year
On Monday, May 25, 2026, the AMAs saw a historic victory of Taylor Swift, as she became one of the biggest contenders of the night thanks to her massively successful 2025 album, The Life of a Showgirl. The singer earned nominations for Artist of the Year, Best Female Pop Artist, Album of the Year, and Best Pop Album.
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