The 2026 American Music Awards nominations are in, and while much of the attention has centered on pop heavyweights, country music has made a significant showing across the ballot. The fan-voted awards, set for May 25th in Las Vegas, once again reflect a genre-blurring landscape, with country artists not only making a strong showing their own categories but also appearing in major all-genre fields.
Leading the country contingent is Morgan Wallen, who is among the most-nominated artists overall this year with seven nods, placing him alongside some of the biggest names in pop. His presence in top categories like Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year underscores his impact as one of the biggest artist in any format.
Rising star Ella Langley is another major storyline. The Alabama native lands multiple nominations, including New Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, further cementing her rapid ascent both in and out of country music. Megan Moroney, Zach Bryan, Shaboozey, and Bailey Zimmerman also saw nods in extra-country categories as well.
Below is the full list of 2026 American Music Awards nominees, where country artists are featured:
Artist of the Year
Bad Bunny
Bruno Mars
BTS
Harry Styles
Justin Bieber
Kendrick Lamar
Lady Gaga
Morgan Wallen
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
New Artist of the Year
Alex Warren
Ella Langley
KATSEYE
Leon Thomas
Olivia Dean
sombr
Album of the Year
Cardi B, “AM I THE DRAMA?”
Fuerza Regida, “111xpantia”
Justin Bieber, “SWAG”
Lady Gaga, “Mayhem”
Morgan Wallen, “I’m The Problem”
Olivia Dean, “The Art of Loving”
Playboi Carti, “MUSIC”
Sabrina Carpenter, “Man’s Best Friend”
Tate McRae, “So Close To What”
Taylor Swift, “The Life of a Showgirl”
Song of the Year
Alex Warren, “Ordinary”
Ella Langley, “Choosin’ Texas”
The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X, “Golden”
Kehlani, “Folded”
Leon Thomas, “MUTT”
Morgan Wallen, “I’m The Problem”
Olivia Dean, “Man I Need”
Sabrina Carpenter, “Manchild”
sombr, “back to friends”
Taylor Swift, “The Fate of Ophelia”
Collaboration of the Year
BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman, “All The Way”
David Guetta, Teddy Swims, Tones And I, “Gone Gone Gone”
Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae, “What I Want”
PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, “Stateside”
Shaboozey, Jelly Roll, “Amen”
Tour of the Year
Beyoncé, “Cowboy Carter Tour”
Kendrick Lamar, SZA, “Grand National Tour”
Lady Gaga, “The Mayhem Ball”
Oasis, “Oasis Live ‘25 Tour”
Shakira, “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour”
Breakout Tour
Benson Boone, “American Heart World Tour”
Kali Uchis, “The Sincerely, Tour”
The Marías, “Submarine Tour”
Megan Moroney, “Am I Okay? Tour”
Sleep Token, “Even in Arcadia Tour”
Song of the Summer
Alex Warren, “FEVER DREAM”
Bella Kay, “iloveitiloveitiloveit”
BTS, “SWIM”
Ella Langley, “Choosin’ Texas”
Harry Styles, “American Girls”
Noah Kahan, “The Great Divide”
PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, “Stateside”
sombr, “Homewrecker”
Tame Impala, JENNIE, “Dracula”
Taylor Swift, “Elizabeth Taylor”
Best Pop Categories (country crossover)
Best Female Pop Artist:
Lady Gaga
Olivia Dean
Sabrina Carpenter
Tate McRae
Taylor Swift
Best Pop Song:
Alex Warren, “Ordinary”
The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X, “Golden”
Olivia Dean, “Man I Need”
Sabrina Carpenter, “Manchild”
Taylor Swift, “The Fate of Ophelia”
Best Pop Album:
Lady Gaga, “Mayhem”
Olivia Dean, “The Art of Loving”
Sabrina Carpenter, “Man’s Best Friend”
Tate McRae, “So Close To What”
Taylor Swift, “The Life of a Showgirl”
Best Country Categories
Best Male Country Artist:
Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, Shaboozey
Best Female Country Artist:
Ella Langley, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert
Best Country Duo/Group:
Brooks & Dunn, Old Dominion, Rascal Flatts, Treaty Oak Revival, Zac Brown Band
Breakthrough Country Artist:
Sam Barber, Tucker Wetmore, Zach Top
Best Country Song:
BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman – “All The Way”
Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”
Morgan Wallen – “Just In Case”
Russell Dickerson – “Happen To Me”
Shaboozey – “Good News”
Best Country Album:
BigXthaPlug – “I Hope You’re Happy”
Megan Moroney – “Cloud 9”
Morgan Wallen – “I’m The Problem”
Sam Barber – “Restless Mind”
Tucker Wetmore – “What Not To”
Rock/Alternative Album
Sleep Token, “Even In Arcadia”
sombr, “I Barely Know Her”
Tame Impala, “Deadbeat”
Twenty One Pilots, “Breach”
Zach Bryan, “With Heaven On Top”
