2026 AMAs winners list: BTS claims top award, Taylor Swift misses out despite 8 nominations
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BTS has won a top award at the 2026 American Music Awards, with some outlets specifically noting they took the Artist of the Year award. The group's win is part of a larger showing by k-pop artists at the awards. Taylor Swift, who had eight nominations, did not win any awards, although the full list of winners is available from various sources.
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