BTS Set to Appear on 2026 American Music Awards
BTS is set to make a special appearance at the 52nd American Music Awards on May 25, marking their first award show appearance in four years. They are nominated for three awards, including artist of the year, which they previously won in 2021. The event will be hosted by Queen Latifah and will air live from Las Vegas.
- ▪BTS is nominated for artist of the year, song of the summer for 'Swim', and best K-Pop artist.
- ▪They have won 11 AMAs to date, making them the second group with the most AMAs.
- ▪The American Music Awards will air live on CBS and Paramount+ at 8:00 p.m. ET.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ BTS to Make Award Show Return on American Music Awards — The Hollywood Reporter
- ▪ BTS Set For American Music Awards 2026 Appearance — Deadline
- ▪ BTS to Make Special Appearance at 2026 American Music Awards — Rolling Stone
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