Tyla Bags 4 Nominations at the American Music Awards

Tyla Bags 4 Nominations at the American Music Awards. Tyla has really taken her music global, and she is reaping the rewards. Her sound, her impact, and her artistry are being recognized on the same level as some of the biggest voices in the genre right now.

Tyla is now shinning at the American Music Awards not with one, but four nominations. She has broken her own record for most single year nominations for a South African act in AMAS history. Tyla previously earned two nods in 2025. Our Golden Girl has been nominated for Social Song of the year (CHANEL), Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Music Video (CHANEL), as well Best Female R&B Artist. In all the categories Tyla has been nominated in, she is battling it out with renowned stars. This goes on to show that she is up their with world superstars.

The 52nd American Music Awards (2026) will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026. The ceremony will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, hosted by Queen Latifah, and will broadcast live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.

Best Female R&B Artist

Best Music Video

Best Afrobeats Artist

Social Song of the Year

The Grammy award winning artist has also just announced a new project. Tyla has teamed up with Swedish pop star Zara Larsson in a new single title, ‘She Did It Again.’ The cover art evokes a tribal summer scene, and fans are calling it the ‘Beautiful Liar’ of their generation, comparing it to Shakira and Rihanna’s 2007 duet. Dropping Friday, April 17, the same day as Olivia Rodrigo’s new single, ‘She Did It Again’, arrives amid buzz from Tyla’s Instagram tease and Zara’s TikTok confirmation.