KAROL G TO RECEIVE THE INTERNATIONAL ARTIST AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AND PERFORM AT "THE 52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS," LIVE, MONDAY, MAY 25 AT 8:00 PM, ET, 5:00 PM, PT ON CBS

Queen Latifah Will Host the Star-Studded Annual Special, Which Airs Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

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CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced that groundbreaking global music superstar and American Music Award winner KAROL G will receive the International Artist Award of Excellence and perform at THE 52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS (AMAs), which will kick off summer with host Queen Latifah live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the largest venue in the show's history, Monday, May 25 (8:00 PM, ET/5:00 PM, PT) on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.* This honor, last awarded to Whitney Houston in 2009, recognizes an artist whose music and cultural influence has resonated globally, inspiring and impacting audiences around the world. Previous recipients include Aerosmith, the Bee Gees, Beyoncé, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson and Rod Stewart.

There are artists who make history and there are artists who change culture; KAROL G has done both. In April 2026, she made history as the first Latina artist to headline Coachella, delivering what critics and fans alike described as a generational moment for Latin music and culture. Her current "Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour" sold over 2 million tickets in just four days, expanding from 39 to 63 confirmed stadium shows worldwide, with multiple cities adding second, third and fourth nights due to overwhelming demand, cementing her position as one of the most in-demand live artists in the world today. The tour supports her 2025 album Tropicoqueta, which earned her three AMA nominations this year, including Best Latin Album.

With more than 128 billion career streams, over 310 RIAA Platinum certifications in the U.S., and as the only female artist to win the GRAMMY Award for Best Música Urbana Album, KAROL G has become one of the most decorated and streamed female artists in the world. Her groundbreaking 2023 album MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO made history as the first Spanish-language album by a woman to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200. She then headlined the "Mañana Será Bonito Tour" - a multi-continent run across stadiums and arenas worldwide that sold over 2.3 million tickets across 62 shows and grossed over $300 million.

The show will feature performances from Hootie & the Blowfish, KATSEYE, Keith Urban, Maluma, Riley Green, SOMBR, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor and Twenty One Pilots, with more to be announced soon.

As one of music's most anticipated nights of the year, THE 52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS returns to CBS and Paramount+* to honor the most influential artists and songs of today alongside unforgettable performances and special moments in a multi-genre, cross-generational celebration of music.

Nominations for THE 52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS were announced last month. Taylor Swift leads with eight nominations, followed by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter and SOMBR with seven each. Fan voting is now open via VoteAMAs.com and the @AMAs Instagram profile in all awards categories. Voting closed on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:59:59 AM, PT, with the exception of Social Song of the Year and Tour of the Year, which will remain open through the first 30 minutes of the AMAs broadcast.

Additional details, including more performers, presenters and special honorees for the 52nd AMAs will be announced in the coming weeks.

*Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

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