Karol G, considered one of the highest representatives of the urban genre, will be honored with the International Artistic Excellence award at during the 2026 American Music Awards gala, which will be held on next May 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

According to a statement from CBS and Dick Clark Productions, the interpreter from “Provence” has become a winner of this award for her music and cultural influence at a global level, inspiring and impacting audiences of all ages.

Among the achievements that support their impact, the organizers highlighted: “More than 128 billion transmissions and 310 Certifications of Platinum. She is the first woman to debut an album in Spanish at number 1 of the Billboard 200”, reads in the ad placed from Instagram.

Other stars who have received this honor have been Whitney Houston, Aerosmith, the Bee Gees, Beyoncé, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson and Rod Stewart, to mention a few.

The presentation of said award will not be the only moment in which Karol G takes the stage of the AMA's 2026, as it has been confirmed or that he will star in a live presentation as a prelude to the next start of his tour “Traveling around the World Tropitour”.

When and where to watch the American Music Awards 2026 gala?

The ceremony that celebrates the best of music will take place this May 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with Queen Latifah as presenter.

The public will be able to tune into the ceremony live on the CBS network and the Paramount streaming platform starting at 8:00 p.m., Miami time. On your part, those who want to be part of this party in person, will be able to do so by purchasing their tickets on the AXS live events website.