American Music Award nominations: Taylor Swift dominates with eight nods

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14 Apr 2026 • 10:59 PM MYT
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American Music Award nominations: Taylor Swift dominates with eight nods

  • Taylor Swift leads this year's American Music Awards (AMAs) nominations with eight nods, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for The Life Of A Showgirl, and Song of the Year for “The Fate Of Ophelia”.
  • Swift, who holds the record for most AMA wins with 40, also received nominations for Best Pop Album, Best Music Video, and Best Female Pop Artist.
  • Country star Morgan Wallen, US pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter, New York-born singer Sombr, and British artist Olivia Dean each garnered seven nominations.
  • Olivia Dean is the most nominated British act, with Dean and Sombr being first-time nominees competing in categories such as New Artist of the Year and Song of the Year.
  • Other British artists recognised include Charli XCX for Best Soundtrack, Harry Styles and PinkPantheress with three nominations each, and KPop Demon Hunters for their track 'Golden'.

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