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Ella Langley, Morgan Wallen, Sam Barber Among 2026 AMA Winners

May 26, 2026/by Lauryn Sink

Sam Barber. Photo: Courtesy of AMAs

Ella Langley, Morgan Wallen, Sam Barber, Zac Brown Band and Megan Moroney took home wins at last night’s (May 25) American Music Awards, which aired from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Langley took home Best Female Country Artist and Best Country Song for “Choosin’ Texas.” Wallen nabbed Best Male Country Artist. Zac Brown Band earned Best Country Duo or Group. Moroney took home Best Country Album for her recent release, Cloud 9.

Queen Latifah returned to host the awards. BTS took home the top prize of the night, Artist of the Year. Sombr took home Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist, Best Rock/Alternative Song for “back to friends” and Best Rock/Alternative Album for I Barely Know Her.

See the full list of winners here.

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Lauryn Sink is a staff writer at MusicRow Magazine. Hailing from Lexington, North Carolina, Lauryn is a 2025 graduate of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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