South Korean band BTS won Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards (AMA).
May 26, 2026, 07:21May 26, 2026, 07:21
The boy band also won the award for best summer song at the gala in Las Vegas with “Swim”. The K-pop group is considered one of the world’s most successful music bands.
BTS made K-Pop a global phenomenon.Image: keystone
There was a special honor for the British punk icon Billy Idol (70). The rock singer was honored for his life’s work. The Colombian singer Karol G, one of the most influential artists in reggaeton and Latin pop, was honored as best international artist, among other awards.
Comeback for girl band
The girl band Pussycat Dolls is celebrating their comeback at the awards and, among other things, performed their 2005 hit “Don’t Cha” together with rapper Busta Rhymes. Musician Queen Latifah hosted the show.
The American Music Awards have been presented since 1974 and are presented in categories such as pop, country, hip-hop, rock and R&B. The nominations are based on the musicians’ album sales figures, and fans can vote for the winners online. The award is one of the most important US music awards. (sda/dpa)