BTS has been confirmed to make a special appearance at the 2026 American Music Awards set for Monday, May 25.
Their appearance at the AMAs will be a homecoming for the K-pop group as they made their U.S. television debut at the award show back in 2017.
BTS has already won 11 trophies in their history and are nominated for three this year, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer, and Best Male K-Pop Artist.
Queen Latifah is set as host of the 2026 AMAs, which will air live on Memorial Day from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The show will air live coast-to-coast starting at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
The AMAs will feature performances from 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 more! Darius Rucker will receive the Veterans Voice Award.
Taylor Swift leads with eight nominations, followed by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and Sombr, each with seven.
The American Music Awards will spotlight our nation’s heroes and help amplify the vital work being done in support of the veteran community, honoring the enduring spirit of service in partnership with leading Military and Veterans Service Organizations – Blue Star Families, Bob Woodruff Foundation, Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Easy Day Foundation, Fisher House Foundation, Gary Sinise Foundation, Invictus Games Foundation, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Semper Fi & America’s Fund, Team Rubicon, and the USO.
The American Music Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions.
