Overview
- Karol G received the International Artist Award of Excellence and won Best Latin Album at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
- John Legend joined her onstage to present the Excellence award and noted that Karol G headlined Coachella in April as an example of her broad cultural impact.
- She performed the song "Ivonny Bonita" during the ceremony, delivering one of the night’s most talked‑about musical moments.
- In her acceptance remarks Karol G said music gives her purpose and called her work a "place of healing," and she appeared visibly moved when given the album prize.
- The two AMAs honors, following her Coachella headline, reinforce Karol G’s crossover momentum and could increase mainstream festival booking, radio exposure, and industry recognition for Latin artists.