Singer Shakira won the Tour of the Year award at the 2026 American Music Awards held in Las Vegas. The singer received the honour for her successful Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, which began in February 2025 and became one of the biggest music tours in recent years.
Shakira won the award over several major international artists, including Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Oasis, Kendrick Lamar and SZA.
According to tour figures, Shakira’s world tour earned $421.6 million through 86 shows and attracted around 3.3 million fans globally. The tour also entered the Guinness World Records as the highest grossing tour by a Latin artist.
After the win, Shakira shared a message on social media thanking her fans and team for supporting the tour. The singer expressed gratitude for the achievement and celebrated the success with people who worked closely with her during the concerts.
The award comes just before the United States leg of her tour begins on June 13. The next phase of the tour will open at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
#SHAKIRA's ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ wins Tour of the Year at the #2026AMAs!💪🐺🇺🇸🎼🏆💥🏟️2⃣6⃣👑❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZRhyuFmJn0
— World Music Awards (@WORLDMUSICAWARD) May 26, 2026
With this latest victory, Shakira has now won 8 American Music Awards in her career. She currently holds the record as the most awarded Latin female artist in the history of the American Music Awards.
Over the years, Shakira has remained one of the most recognised Latin music artists across the world. Her music tours and live performances have continued to draw large crowds in different countries, helping her maintain a strong global fan following.
The 2026 American Music Awards featured several major artists and performances, but Shakira’s Tour of the Year win became one of the key highlights of the event.