Instagram/Taylor Swift & Olivia Dea Music Taylor Swift leads AMA nominations with 8 nods. See her categories and discover new stars Olivia Dean & Sombr in the 52nd American Music Awards. April 15, 2026 AceShowbiz - Taylor Swift, the most decorated artist in American Music Awards history with 40 wins, is once again leading the pack with eight nominations for the 52nd AMAs. Taylor Swift is recognized in several major categories, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for The Life of a Showgirl, and Song of the Year for "The Fate of Ophelia".