Morgan Wallen Leads Country at the 2026 AMA Nominations
Morgan Wallen — 2026 AMA Nominations
- Morgan Wallen earned 7 nominations, including Artist, Album, and Song of the Year.
- I’m the Problem powered the run with 12 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
- Country made a strong impact, with artists like Ella Langley and Megan Moroney also recognized.
- The AMAs air May 25, 2026, with fan voting open until May 8.
By MorganWallenTickets.com | April 15, 2026 | Chart News & Awards
Country music keeps showing up in places it was never supposed to dominate. The 2026 AMA nominations are the latest proof. Morgan Wallen’s 2026 Still The Problem Tour is already selling out stadiums and now his name leads the American Music Awards list, too. The 52nd AMAs just got a whole lot more interesting for country fans.
Morgan Wallen picked up four nominations at the 52nd American Music Awards, making him one of the most-nominated country artists at an all-genre awards show this year. He earned nods in Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Collaboration of the Year. Tour opener Ella Langley and Megan Moroney also scored major recognition, cementing country music’s growing footprint at the AMAs.
Morgan Wallen’s Full AMA Nomination List
The 52nd American Music Awards announced nominees this week, with Taylor Swift leading all artists at eight nominations. Wallen follows as one of the most-recognized artists across all genres. His nominations pull from the massive commercial run of I’m the Problem, his fourth studio album released in May 2025 via Big Loud/Mercury Records.
Here is every category where Wallen landed a nomination:
| Category | Nominee / Entry |
|---|---|
| Artist of the Year | Morgan Wallen |
| Album of the Year | I’m the Problem |
| Song of the Year | “I’m the Problem” |
| Collaboration of the Year | “What I Want” with Tate McRae |
| Best Male Country Artist | Morgan Wallen |
| Best Country Song | “Just In Case” |
| Best Country Album | I’m the Problem |
That is a significant haul for an album that spent 12 non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200. The Album of the Year nomination puts Wallen in all-genre company alongside Taylor Swift, making it one of his most high-profile award show moments to date.
Country’s Wider AMA Footprint in 2026
Wallen and Langley are not the only country names making noise at this year’s AMAs. Megan Moroney earned a Breakout Tour nomination for her Am I Okay? Tour. Shaboozey and Jelly Roll appear in Collaboration of the Year for “Amen.” Bailey Zimmerman and BigXthaPlug land in the same category for “All the Way.”
Three of the five Collaboration of the Year nominees involve country artists. That is a remarkable shift for a fan-voted show that once reserved such categories almost exclusively for pop and hip-hop. Country’s influence at all-genre award shows has tracked closely with Wallen’s own commercial rise over the past several years.
Notably absent from AMA nominations: Chris Stapleton, who has not received AMA recognition since 2022 despite his consistent ACM and CMA presence.
Full Country AMA Nomination Breakdown
| Category | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Best Male Country Artist | Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, Shaboozey |
| Best Female Country Artist | Ella Langley, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert |
| Best Country Duo or Group | Brooks & Dunn, Old Dominion, Rascal Flatts, Treaty Oak Revival, Zac Brown Band |
| Breakthrough Country Artist | Sam Barber, Tucker Wetmore, Zach Top |
| Best Country Song | “All The Way” (BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman), “Choosin’ Texas” (Ella Langley), “Just In Case” (Morgan Wallen), “Happen To Me” (Russell Dickerson), “Good News” (Shaboozey) |
| Best Country Album | I Hope You’re Happy (BigXthaPlug), Cloud 9 (Megan Moroney), I’m the Problem (Morgan Wallen), Restless Mind (Sam Barber), What Not To (Tucker Wetmore) |
What the Nominations Mean Heading Into the Still The Problem Tour
The AMA nominations land just days after Wallen opened his Still The Problem Tour in Minneapolis at U.S. Bank Stadium. The timing reinforces a bigger picture: this is the peak moment of his commercial career, and the awards circuit is catching up to the streaming and touring numbers.
Per RIAA data, Wallen is now the highest-certified country artist of all time, with 265.5 million certified units. Billboard named him Top Artist of 2025. He also recently became just the 13th act to earn 20 or more No. 1 singles on the Country Airplay chart. The AMA nominations sit on top of all of that.
Ella Langley’s nominations add momentum to her own tour role. She appears as direct support on select nights across the 23-date run. Fans attending the Chicago dates at Soldier Field on June 19 and 20 will see Langley open on Night 2 — now with AMA nominations to her name.
How to Vote for Morgan Wallen at the 2026 AMAs
The AMAs are fan-voted, which means Wallen’s audience has a direct role in who takes home the trophies. Voting runs through May 8, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. PT for most categories.
Fans can vote two ways. First, visit VoteAMAS.com and follow the instructions. Second, head to the official AMA Instagram page and comment with one voting hashtag per comment on designated voting posts. Your Instagram profile must be public to count. Each comment equals one vote, and you can vote up to 30 times per category per day.
Keep an eye out for Turbo Voting Days on April 21, April 28, and May 5. On those dates, each comment counts as two votes instead of one. For Tour of the Year and Social Song of the Year, voting stays open slightly longer, through May 25.
52nd American Music Awards Event Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day) |
| Venue | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Host | Queen Latifah |
| Where to Watch | CBS, Paramount Plus |
| Voting Deadline | May 8, 2026 (most categories) |
| Vote Online | VoteAMAS.com |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many AMA nominations did Morgan Wallen receive in 2026?
Morgan Wallen received seven AMA nominations total for the 52nd American Music Awards, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for I’m the Problem, Song of the Year for “I’m the Problem,” Collaboration of the Year for “What I Want” with Tate McRae, Best Male Country Artist, Best Country Song for “Just In Case,” and Best Country Album.
When are the 2026 American Music Awards?
The 52nd American Music Awards air on May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day) from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Queen Latifah hosts. Fans can watch on CBS or stream on Paramount Plus.
Did Ella Langley get nominated at the 2026 AMAs?
Yes. Ella Langley earned five nominations, including New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Song of the Summer for “Choosin’ Texas,” and Best Female Country Artist. She and Wallen compete against each other in Song of the Year.
Is I’m the Problem nominated for Album of the Year at the 2026 AMAs?
Yes. I’m the Problem is nominated for Album of the Year at the 2026 AMAs. The album spent 12 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, generated six Country Airplay No. 1 singles, and is currently 4x Platinum certified by the RIAA.
How can fans vote for Morgan Wallen at the 2026 AMAs?
Fans can vote at VoteAMAS.com or via the official AMA Instagram page by commenting with the correct voting hashtag. You can vote up to 30 times per category per day. Voting closes May 8, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. PT for most categories. Turbo Voting Days on April 21, 28, and May 5 double each vote.
Country Music’s Award Season Moment
Morgan Wallen’s AMA nominations are a reflection of where country music stands in 2026: firmly in the middle of every major conversation. His run from chart dominance to stadium tours to all-genre award recognition makes a clear case. The 52nd AMAs on May 25 will be one of the year’s most-watched nights for country fans.
Ella Langley’s nominations add a second storyline worth following, especially for fans who will see her perform on the Still The Problem Tour this summer. Between the two of them, country’s presence at the AMAs has never looked stronger.