The 2026 American Music Awards are now streaming on Paramount+. The CBS broadcast features performances by BTS, New Kids on the Block, Keith Urban, The Pussycat Dolls + Busta Rhymes, Riley Green, Teyana Taylor, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Billy Idol, and more. Queen Latifah hosts.
This guide covers everything you need to know to watch the American Music Awards on demand with Paramount+.
Where to watch on demand
You can watch the 2026 American Music Awards on demand on Paramount+ with a subscription. Plans start at $8.99 a month. Visit the Paramount+ Help Center for more info on plans and pricing.
Here’s the watch info for the show at a glance:
2026 American Music Awards
- Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
- Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena (Las Vegas, Nevada)
- Host: Queen Latifah
- Streaming on demand: Paramount+
When was the show?
The 2026 American Music Awards were held May 25, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
What channel aired the show, and where can you stream it now?
The 2026 American Music Awards aired live on CBS. You can stream the broadcast now on Paramount+ with a subscription to any plan.
How can I watch and stream on my phone or mobile device?
When you have a Paramount+ subscription, you can catch up on the AMAs on your phone, mobile device, and/or smart TV. Once you’re subscribed, download the free Paramount+ app (compatible with a wide range of devices), navigate to the American Music Awards show page. click “Watch Now,” and, yup, watch now!
Who’s the host?
Queen Latifah is the host of the 2026 American Music Awards. The Oscar®-nominated, GRAMMY®-winning performer previously co-hosted the 1995 show.
Who’s performing?
Performers at the 2026 American Music Awards include Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Billy Idol, International Artist Award of Excellence recipient KAROL G, Hootie & the Blowfish, KATSEYE, Keith Urban, Maluma, The Pussycat Dolls + Busta Rhymes, Riley Green, SOMBR, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor, Twenty One Pilots, and, in a special appearance, BTS. For BTS, the AMAs were the K-pop group’s first award show appearance in four years.
Who are the nominees?
Nominees for the 2026 American Music Awards included Taylor Swift, who was up for eight awards. Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and SOMBR were nominated for seven each.
AMA nominees are determined by data points such as streaming numbers, radio airplay, sales, and overall fan interaction. AMA winners are determined by the votes of music fans.
Here’s the complete list of categories for the 2026 American Music Awards:
- Artist of the Year
- New Artist of the Year
- Album of the Year
- Song of the Year
- Collaboration of the Year
- Social Song of the Year
- Best Music Video
- Best Soundtrack
- Tour of the Year
- Breakthrough Touring Artist
- Breakthrough Album of the Year
- Throwback Song of the Year
- Best Vocal Performance
- Song of the Summer
- Best Male Pop Artist
- Best Female Pop Artist
- Breakthrough Pop Artist
- Best Pop Song
- Best Pop Album
- Best Male Country Artist
- Best Female Country Artist
- Best Country Duo or Group
- Breakthrough Country Artist
- Best Country Song
- Best Country Album
- Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
- Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
- Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist
- Best Hip-Hop Song
- Best Hip-Hop Album
- Best Male R&B Artist
- Best Female R&B Artist
- Breakthrough R&B Artist
- Best R&B Song
- Best R&B Album
- Best Male Latin Artist
- Best Female Latin Artist
- Best Latin Duo/Group
- Breakthrough Latin Artist
- Best Latin Song
- Best Latin Album
- Best Rock/Alternative Artist
- Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist
- Best Rock/Alternative Song
- Best Rock/Alternative Album
- Best Dance/Electronic Artist
- Best Male K-Pop Artist
- Best Female K-Pop Artist
- Best Afrobeats Artist
- Best Americana / Folk Artist
