Taylor Swift entered the American Music Awards as the night’s biggest nominee with eight nominations, but left empty-handed.
The pop superstar, who skipped Monday night’s fan-voted awards show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, failed to rack up a record-breaking 40 AMA wins.
Swift had been nominated in several major categories, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for The life of a showgirl and Song of the Year by Ophelia’s fate.
Instead, Artist of the Year went to BTS, marking another big milestone for the K-pop group. Song of the Year was awarded to EJAE of HUNTR/X, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami by Golden as the singing voices of Kpop Demon Hunters.
Swift also lost Song of the Summer for Elizabeth Taylorwith BTS taking home the award for SWIM. Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter dominated the pop categories, winning Best Female Pop Artist and Best Pop Album for Man’s best friend.
Elsewhere, KATSEYE twisted beat Swift Ophelia’s Fate for Best Music Video, while Golden also took home the award for Best Pop Song.
Although Swift did not attend the ceremony, the singer has remained in the spotlight in recent weeks thanks to several public appearances with her fiancé Travis Kelce. The couple was recently spotted attending an NBA playoff game together in Cleveland after enjoying several date nights in New York City.
