Watch CBS LA American Music Awards Red Carpet Special Live Stream

Get ready for some star-studded action as the American Music Awards are just around the corner! The CBS LA American Music Awards Red Carpet Special is where it’s at, with Kalyna Astrinos and Grae Drake bringing you all the glam vibes as the celebs strut their stuff at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Tune in from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on CBS LA and CBS News Los Angeles for all the scoop.

Once the Red Carpet Special wraps up, the main event follows, with the AMAs airing on CBS television stations and streaming on Paramount+. Hosting duties this year go to the legendary Queen Latifah, who is returning after co-hosting in 1995. With most of the voting categories closed, fans can still have their say in the social song of the year and tour of the year categories online or on Instagram until the show’s first half hour.

Leading the nomination pack is none other than Taylor Swift, with an impressive eight nods for her 2025 album “The Life of a Showgirl.” Swift, a 40-time AMA winner, is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Other top nominees include Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, and Sombr, each snagging seven nominations. It’s going to be a star-studded night with performances from the likes of Billy Idol, Keith Urban, Teyana Taylor, and more. And keep an eye out for a surprise appearance from BTS, as the K-pop icons return following a four-year hiatus due to military service commitments.

Be sure to mark your calendars for Monday, May 25, 2026, and catch all the AMAs action on CBS LA or stream it on CBS News Los Angeles. You won’t want to miss a beat!