The 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) took place tonight, May 26, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, with Jennifer Lopez serving as host. The event celebrated a diverse array of musical talents across various genres.
Janet Jackson was honored with the Icon Award, marking a triumphant return to the stage with her first televised performance in seven years. A trailblazer in music, dance, and pop culture, her influence continues to resonate across generations. Rod Stewart received the Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating a legendary career spanning decades, with timeless hits and a signature raspy voice that helped define rock and pop music. The Veterans Voice Award was presented to Zac Brown in recognition of his continued advocacy and support for U.S. military service members through music and charitable initiatives.
Billie Eilish was the night’s standout, securing seven awards, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year. The ceremony featured performances by Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson, and others. Notably, several winners, including Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift, were absent and accepted their awards via pre-recorded messages.
Artist of the Year: Billie Eilish
New Artist of the Year: Gracie Abrams
Album of the Year: Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish
Song of the Year: “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
Collaboration of the Year: “Die With a Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Social Song of the Year: “Anxiety” – Doechii
Favorite Touring Artist: Billie Eilish
Favorite Music Video: “Die With a Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Favorite Male Pop Artist: Bruno Mars
Favorite Female Pop Artist: Billie Eilish
Favorite Pop Album: Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish
Favorite Pop Song: “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
Favorite Rock Artist: Foo Fighters
Favorite Rock Album: But Here We Are – Foo Fighters
Favorite Rock Song: “Rescue Me” – Thirty Seconds to Mars
Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist: Eminem
Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Favorite Hip-Hop Album: The Death of Slim Shady – Eminem
Favorite Hip-Hop Song: “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
Favorite Male R&B Artist: The Weeknd
Favorite Female R&B Artist: SZA
Favorite R&B Album: SOS – SZA
Favorite R&B Song: “Saturn” – SZA
Favorite Male Country Artist: Post Malone
Favorite Female Country Artist: Beyoncé
Favorite Country Album: Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
Favorite Country Song: “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen
Favorite Male Latin Artist: Bad Bunny
Favorite Female Latin Artist: Becky G
Favorite Latin Album: Debí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny
Favorite Latin Song: “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” – KAROL G
Favorite K-Pop Artist: RM (BTS)
Favorite Afrobeats Artist: Tyla
Favorite Soundtrack: Arcane League of Legends: Season
