Colombian presence stands out in the official list of nominees for the 52nd edition of the American Music Awards (AMAs), published on April 14, 2026. Shakira and Karol G appear as the main representatives of the national delegation, participating in both genre categories and international impact segments. These nominations confirm the relevance of Colombian talent in the United States market, where fan voting determines the winners.
The official announcement, made by the AMAs organization, confirms that the ceremony will be hosted by the iconic Queen Latifah. The event will take place on Monday, May 25, coinciding with Memorial Day, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Taylor Swift leads the mentions in the general count with eight nominations, followed by figures such as Sabrina Carpenter and Morgan Wallen.
Colombian presence in global and breakthrough categories
The national delegation competes in several key sections, as listed by the organization’s official roster. Shakira is nominated in the Tour of the Year category for her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour”, competing against figures such as Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and the group Oasis. For her part, artist Kali Uchis is nominated in the new Breakout Tour category for her run titled “The Sincerely, Tour”.
In the Latin music field, Colombia’s representation is further solidified with the nominations of Kapo and Beele. They compete specifically in the Breakthrough Latin Artist category after positioning their proposals among the most influential of the past year through viral hits.
Karol G’s recording impact and international competition
Karol G’s nomination for Favorite Latin Album with Tropicoqueta highlights a milestone for the national industry. This nomination recognizes her record as a highly influential work of the year in the North American Spanish-speaking market. In the Favorite Latin Song category, Karol G also competes with Latina Foreva, against artists such as Bad Bunny with NuevaYoL and Fuerza Regida with Marlboro Rojo.
Although Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter lead nominations for Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, Colombian productions making high-profile categories emphasize the impact of Spanish sounds in today’s industry.
Performance in genre categories and voting process
Bad Bunny, Junior H, Peso Pluma, Rauw Alejandro, and Tito Double P dominate this year’s Favorite Male Latin Artist category, with no Colombian soloists among the nominees for 2026. The gala will debut eleven new categories to reflect changes in digital consumption, such as Song of the Summer and Best Vocal Performance.
Voting launched today through the awards’ portal and requires voters to validate through Google or Facebook accounts. Fans may register their votes until May 8, 2026, with a daily ten-vote per category limit. CBS will handle the live broadcast, and Paramount+ will stream the event as the awards return to a large-capacity venue.