BMI Congratulates its 2026 American Music Award Winners

Posted in News on May 26, 2026

BMI is excited to congratulate our many music creators who were recognized at the 2026 American Music Awards, which were held Monday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Some of the evening’s biggest winners include Sombr, KATSEYE, Sabrina Carpenter and “Golden” vocalist Audrey Nuna, each of whom took home three awards, while Shakira and Ella Langley both received two awards.

Beyond the accolades, it was an amazing night of music, featuring incredible performances by Keith Urban, Twenty One Pilots, Riley Green, Teyana Taylor, Sombr, Karol G, KATSEYE and more.

Below are BMI’s winners. Congratulations to all!

Genre-Neutral Categories

New Artist of the Year
KATSEYE

Album of the Year
Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend

Song of the Year
HUNTR/X: EJAE*, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami* – “Golden”

Best Music Video
KATSEYE – “Gnarly”

Best Soundtrack
KPop Demon Hunters

Tour of the Year
Shakira – “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour”

Breakout Tour (New)
Benson Boone – “American Heart World Tour”

Best Throwback Song (New)
Black Eyed Peas – “Rock That Body”

Best Vocal Performance (New)
The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE*, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami* – “Golden”

Pop Categories

Best Female Pop Artist
Sabrina Carpenter

Breakthrough Pop Artist (New)
KATSEYE

Best Pop Song
HUNTR/X: EJAE*, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami* – “Golden”

Best Pop Album
Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend

Country Categories

Best Male Country Artist
Morgan Wallen

Best Female Country Artist
Ella Langley

Breakthrough Country Artist (New)
Sam Barber

Best Country Song
Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”

Hip-Hop Categories

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Kendrick Lamar

R&B Categories

Best Female R&B Artist
SZA

Latin Categories

Best Female Latin Artist
Shakira

Best Latin Duo or Group
Fuerza Regida

Best Latin Album
KAROL G – Tropicoqueta

Rock Categories

Best Rock/Alternative Artist
Twenty One Pilots

Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist (New)
Sombr

Best Rock/Alternative Song
Sombr – “back to friends”

Best Rock/Alternative Album
Sombr – I Barely Know Her

SOURCENews TAGS Country Latin Pop R&B / Hip-Hop Rock Las Vegas American Music Awards Sam Barber Black Eyed Peas Benson Boone Sabrina Carpenter Fuerza Regida Karol G KATSEYE Kendrick Lamar Ella Langley Audrey Nuna Shakira sombr SZA Twenty One Pilots Morgan Wallen