THE "52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS" TO AIR LIVE FROM MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA ON MONDAY, MAY 25, ON CBS AND PARAMOUNT+

Nominations To Be Announced on April 14

CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), today announced the 52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS (AMAs), will air live coast-to-coast from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 (8:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM PT) on CBS and stream on Paramount+.*

The 2026 AMAs will honor the most influential artists and songs of today, alongside unforgettable performances and special moments, in a multi-genre, cross-generational celebration of music. Nominations, which are based on key fan interactions as reflected on the Billboard charts, including streaming, album and song sales, radio airplay, and tour grosses, will be announced on Tuesday, April 14.

Last year's AMAs reached over 10 million unique viewers across its CBS and Paramount+ premiere on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, and encores on MTV, CMT, and BET. The CBS broadcast marked the show's largest audience since 2019 with a +38% increase over its last live airing in 2022 on ABC.

Fan voting will once again power the AMAs, with voting officially opening on Tuesday, April 14 and closing on Friday, May 8. Voting details and category information is available at TheAMAs.com.

Additional details, including performers, presenters, special honorees, and ticket on-sale for the 52nd AMAs, will be announced in the coming weeks.

*Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

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