Taylor Swift will be absent from the 2026 AMAs, despite leading the nominations
The 36-year-old singer leads the nominations with eight mentions, but she will not attend because, according to People, she is prioritizing her wedding preparations.
Unfortunately for her followers, Taylor Swift will not attend the American Music Awards 2026. According to People, the singer of “The Fate of Ophelia” will skip the annual gala to be held next Monday, May 25 live from Las Vegas, despite starting out as the great favorite of the night.
An undisputed leader in nominations
Taylor Swift leads the list of artists with the most nominations this year, adding a total of eight for her album “The Life of a Showgirl.” The categories in which it competes are:
Swift currently holds the record for most AMA wins of all time, with 40 wins. In second place is Michael Jackson with 26, a distance that, according to experts, no one will be able to close for a long time.
What will Taylor do instead of attending the AMAs?
While her colleagues walk the red carpet in Las Vegas, Taylor Swift will be busy in New York, apparently planning her upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce, People claimed. The couple, who have been together for almost three years, reportedly plan to get married on July 3 in the Big Apple.
During the last few weeks, the singer and the NFL player have been seen numerous times walking through the streets of New York, finalizing details of what promises to be one of the most high-profile media events of the year.

