The American Music Awards are happening tonight live on ABC, starting at 8 p.m. ET, but ahead of the show, winners in 26 categories have been announced.
So far, the big winner is Taylor Swift, who’s captured three trophies, as well as Beyoncé, rapper Kendrick Lamar, Latin superstar Bad Bunny and country star Morgan Wallen, each with two.
Other pre-show winners include Harry Styles, who was named Favorite Male Pop Artist; BTS, named Favorite Pop Duo or Group; Nicki Minaj, named Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist; Marshmello, named Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist; and Dua Lipa and Elton John, who won “Collaboration of the Year’ for “Cold Heart — PNAU Remix.”
Taylor is nominated in an additional three categories tonight, and if she wins them, she’ll become the most decorated artist in AMA history.
The American Music Awards, hosted by Wayne Brady, will feature performances by Pink, Imagine Dragons, Charlie Puth, Carrie Underwood, Stevie Wonder, Dove Cameron, Bebe Rexha, Anitta and more.
Here are all the pre-show winners:
ARTIST AWARDSCollaboration of the Year: Elton John & Dua Lipa “Cold Heart – PNAU Remix”Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist: MarshmelloFavorite Female Country Artist: Taylor SwiftFavorite Female Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki MinajFavorite Female Pop Artist: Taylor SwiftFavorite Female R&B Artist: BeyoncéFavorite Gospel Artist: Tamela MannFavorite Inspirational Artist: for KING & COUNTRYFavorite Latin Duo or Group: Yahritza Y Su EsenciaFavorite Male Country Artist: Morgan WallenFavorite Male Hip-Hop Artist: Kendrick LamarFavorite Male Latin Artist: Bad BunnyFavorite Male Pop Artist: Harry StylesFavorite Pop Duo Or Group: BTSFavorite Touring Artist: Coldplay
ALBUM AWARDSFavorite Country Album: Taylor Swift, Red (Taylor’s Version)Favorite Hip-Hop Album: Kendrick Lamar, Mr. Morale & The Big SteppersFavorite Latin Album: Bad Bunny, Un Verano Sin TiFavorite R&B Album: Beyoncé, RenaissanceFavorite Rock Album: Ghost, ImperaFavorite Soundtrack: ELVIS
SONG AWARDSFavorite Country Song: Morgan Wallen, “Wasted On You”Favorite Latin Song: Sebastián Yatra, “Dos Oruguitas”
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