Billy Idol to receive prestigious honour for music contributions

Billy Idol will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs).

Producers from CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced that the English rock singer will receive the prestigious prize at the annual ceremony held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 25.

"Billy Idol is being recognised for his incomparable career and body of work, unparalleled contributions to music, and continued influence on generations of artists and fans," they praised. "For almost 50 years, Idol has been one of the defining faces and voices of rock 'n' roll."

Idol, 70, will also deliver a medley of some of his biggest hits during the spectacle which will mark his first time on the AMAs stage since presenting in 2004 and his first AMAs performance ever.

Previous recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award include Diana Ross and Rod Stewart.

In addition, the show will feature performances from International Artist Award of Excellence recipient Karol G, Hootie & the Blowfish, KATSEYE, Keith Urban, Maluma, Riley Green, SOMBR, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor, and Twenty One Pilots.

It is also pertinent to mention that Taylor Swift is set to dominate the AMAs, having landed eight nominations at the AMAs.