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BTS Wins Artist of the Year as 2026 AMAs Unveil a New Era of Awards
Rolling Stone’s recap of the 2026 American Music Awards notes Queen Latifah hosting, Taylor Swift leading nominations with eight, BTS taking Artist of the Year, and 11 new award categories being introduced; the article provides the full winners list across all major categories.
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