Is American Music Awards coming back?
American Music Awards (1974–present) — music on CBS
The answer: Currently airing — last episode May 25, 2026.
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About American Music Awards
The American Music Awards is currently returning from a hiatus and will air on CBS on May 25, 2026. The show last aired on May 26, 2025, and is scheduled to premiere its 52nd annual event soon. This popular music awards show has a long history of celebrating musical artists and achievements each year.
The American Music Awards was a yearly event that started in 1974, created by Dick Clark. Unlike other awards like the Grammys, which are decided by industry votes, the AMAs are based on public polls and music buyers. The show features performances and awards across various music genres, highlighting the most popular artists of the year.
The show has featured notable hosts over the years, including Glen Campbell, Jimmy Kimmel, Helen Reddy, Lionel Richie, Tracee Ellis Ross, Natalie Cole, Donna Summer, and Aretha Franklin. It holds a rating of 6.6 on TVMaze and has a runtime of 180 minutes.
American Music Awards episode schedule
52 aired
Aired · 52
| Date | Ep. | Title |
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| May 25, 2026 | S2026·E1 | 52nd Annual American Music Awards 2026 |
| May 26, 2025 | S2025·E1 | 51st Annual American Music Awards 2025 |
| November 20, 2022 | S2022·E1 | 50th Annual American Music Awards 2022 |
| November 21, 2021 | S2021·E1 | 49th Annual American Music Awards 2021 |
| November 22, 2020 | S2020·E1 | 48th Annual American Music Awards 2020 |
| November 24, 2019 | S2019·E1 | 47th Annual American Music Awards 2019 |
| October 9, 2018 | S2018·E1 | 46th Annual American Music Awards 2018 |
| November 19, 2017 | S2017·E1 | 45th Annual American Music Awards 2017 |
| November 20, 2016 | S2016·E1 | 44th Annual American Music Awards 2016 |
| November 22, 2015 | S2015·E1 | 43rd Annual American Music Awards 2015 |
| November 23, 2014 | S2014·E1 | 42nd Annual American Music Awards 2014 |
| November 24, 2013 | S2013·E1 | 41st Annual American Music Awards 2013 |
| November 18, 2012 | S2012·E1 | 40th Annual American Music Awards 2012 |
| November 20, 2011 | S2011·E1 | 39th Annual American Music Awards 2011 |
| November 21, 2010 | S2010·E1 | 38th Annual American Music Awards 2010 |
| November 22, 2009 | S2009·E1 | 37th Annual American Music Awards 2009 |
| November 23, 2008 | S2008·E1 | 36th Annual American Music Awards 2008 |
| November 18, 2007 | S2007·E1 | 35th Annual American Music Awards 2007 |
| November 21, 2006 | S2006·E1 | 34th Annual American Music Awards 2006 |
| November 22, 2005 | S2005·E1 | 33th Annual American Music Awards 2005 |
| November 14, 2004 | S2004·E1 | 32nd Annual American Music Awards 2004 |
| November 16, 2003 | S2003·E2 | 31st Annual American Music Awards 2003 |
| January 13, 2003 | S2003·E1 | 30th Annual American Music Awards 2003 |
| January 9, 2002 | S2002·E1 | 29th Annual American Music Awards 2002 |
| January 8, 2001 | S2001·E1 | 28th Annual American Music Awards 2001 |
| January 17, 2000 | S2000·E1 | 27th Annual American Music Awards 2000 |
| January 11, 1999 | S1999·E1 | 26th Annual American Music Awards 1999 |
| January 26, 1998 | S1998·E1 | 25th Annual American Music Awards 1998 |
| January 27, 1997 | S1997·E1 | 24th Annual American Music Awards 1997 |
| January 29, 1996 | S1996·E1 | 23rd Annual American Music Awards 1996 |
Show 22 earlier episodes
| January 30, 1995 | S1995·E1 | 22nd Annual American Music Awards 1995 |
| February 7, 1994 | S1994·E1 | 21st Annual American Music Awards 1994 |
| January 25, 1993 | S1993·E1 | 20th Annual American Music Awards 1993 |
| January 27, 1992 | S1992·E1 | 19th Annual American Music Awards 1992 |
| January 28, 1991 | S1991·E1 | 18th Annual American Music Awards 1991 |
| January 22, 1990 | S1990·E1 | 17th Annual American Music Awards 1990 |
| January 30, 1989 | S1989·E1 | 16th Annual American Music Awards 1989 |
| January 25, 1988 | S1988·E1 | 15th Annual American Music Awards 1988 |
| January 26, 1987 | S1987·E1 | 14th Annual American Music Awards 1987 |
| January 27, 1986 | S1986·E1 | 13th Annual American Music Awards 1986 |
| January 28, 1985 | S1985·E1 | 12th Annual American Music Awards 1985 |
| January 16, 1984 | S1984·E1 | 11th Annual American Music Awards 1984 |
| January 17, 1983 | S1983·E1 | 10th Annual American Music Awards 1983 |
| January 25, 1982 | S1982·E1 | 9th Annual American Music Awards 1982 |
| January 30, 1981 | S1981·E1 | 8th Annual American Music Awards 1981 |
| January 18, 1980 | S1980·E1 | 7th Annual American Music Awards 1980 |
| January 12, 1979 | S1979·E1 | 6th Annual American Music Awards 1979 |
| January 16, 1978 | S1978·E1 | 5th Annual American Music Awards 1978 |
| January 31, 1977 | S1977·E1 | 4th Annual American Music Awards 1977 |
| January 31, 1976 | S1976·E1 | 3rd Annual American Music Awards 1976 |
| February 18, 1975 | S1975·E1 | 2nd Annual American Music Awards 1975 |
| February 19, 1974 | S1974·E1 | 1st Annual American Music Awards 1974 |
American Music Awards cast
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Glen Campbellas Host -
Jimmy Kimmelas Host -
Helen Reddyas Host -
Lionel Richieas Host -
Tracee Ellis Rossas Host -
Natalie Coleas Host -
Donna Summeras Host -
Aretha Franklinas Host -
Diana Rossas Host -
Anita Bakeras Host -
Gloria Estefanas Host -
Wynonna Juddas Host -
Queen Latifahas Host -
Sinbadas Host -
Pitbullas Host -
Jennifer Lopezas Host -
Roger Milleras Host -
Smokey Robinsonas Host