The 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) returned with glamour and excitement on Monday night in Las Vegas. The AMAs, known as the largest fan-voted music awards show, recognised top artists across various genres.
The star-studded event took place at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas, and streamed live Paramount+ with Showtime. Fans worldwide also tuned in to vote and celebrate their favourite acts.
Kendrick Lamar, who had 10 nominations, won only one award: Favorite Hip-Hop Song. He was nominated in major categories, including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, but those titles went to Billie Eilish.
Post Malone, nominated in eight categories, ended the night with two wins. He picked up Favorite Country Song and Favorite Male Country Artist. His switch to country music appears to be paying off with growing fan support.
Billie Eilish’s win for Song of the Year confirmed her continued dominance in the pop scene. She also took home Artist of the Year, giving her a major spotlight during the show.
Chappell Roan and Shaboozey, each with seven nominations, also saw increased attention from fans. Both artists delivered strong performances and secured recognition for their rising influence in music.
Taylor Swift Skips the AMAs, Leaving Fans Disappointed
Taylor Swift, the most-awarded artist in AMA history with 40 wins, had six nominations this year but won none. Fans had hoped she would make a surprise appearance or announce Reputation (Taylor’s Version). However, Swift did not attend the event, and no announcement was made, leaving fans surprised and disappointed.
Social media buzzed throughout the night with speculation about her absence. Some fans noted that Swift’s focus might now be on her ongoing global tour and studio projects.
Jennifer Lopez hosted the ceremony for the second time, her first being in 2015. She also opened the show with an energetic dance performance that set the tone for the evening.
Other major performers included Benson Boone, Gwen Stefani, Janet Jackson, and Rod Stewart. Their performances drew loud cheers from the audience and kept the energy high all night.
Janet Jackson received the Icon Award in recognition of her decades-long contribution to music and pop culture. Rod Stewart was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his enduring impact on global music.
AMAs Make a Strong Comeback After Two-Year Break
The American Music Awards were first held in 1974, created by TV legend Dick Clark. After nearly 50 years, the show went on a break in 2023. Last year, a special 50th-anniversary celebration aired in place of the main event.
This year’s full return brought back the excitement and glitz fans have come to expect. The audience included stars, producers, and fans who have supported the awards over the decades.
With the industry constantly evolving, this year’s show reflected current music trends, new breakout stars, and the enduring power of fan voting in shaping global recognition.
Below is the list of nominees and winners.
Artist of the Year
- Billie Eilish — Winner
- Ariana Grande
- Chappell Roan
- Kendrick Lamar
- Morgan Wallen
- Post Malone
- Sabrina Carpenter
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
- Zach Bryan
New Artist of the Year
- Gracie Abrams — Winner
- Benson Boone
- Chappell Roan
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
- Tommy Richman
Song of the Year
- Billie Eilish, “Birds of a Feather” — Winner
- Benson Boone, “Beautiful Things”
- Chappell Roan, “Good Luck, Babe!”
- Hozier, “Too Sweet”
- Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With A Smile”
- Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen, “I Had Some Help”
- Sabrina Carpenter, “Espresso”
- Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
- Teddy Swims, “Lose Control”
Favorite Touring Artist
- Billie Eilish — Winner
- Luke Combs
- Morgan Wallen
- Taylor Swift
- Zach Bryan
Favorite Music Video
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With A Smile” — Winner
- Benson Boone, “Beautiful Things”
- KAROL G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
- Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”
- Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
Favorite Male Pop Artist
- Bruno Mars — Winner
- Benson Boone
- Hozier
- Teddy Swims
- The Weeknd
Favorite Female Pop Artist
- Billie Eilish — Winner
- Chappell Roan
- Lady Gaga
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift
Favorite Pop Album
- Billie Eilish, “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” — Winner
- Chappell Roan, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess”
- Charli xcx, “BRAT”
- Sabrina Carpenter, “Short n’ Sweet”
- Taylor Swift, “The Tortured Poets Department”
Favorite Pop Song
- Billie Eilish, “Birds of a Feather” — Winner
- Benson Boone, “Beautiful Things”
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With A Smile”
- Sabrina Carpenter, “Espresso”
- Teddy Swims, “Lose Control”
Favorite Male Country Artist
- Post Malone — Winner
- Jelly Roll
- Luke Combs
- Morgan Wallen
- Shaboozey
Favorite Female Country Artist
- Beyoncé — Winner
- Ella Langley
- Kacey Musgraves
- Lainey Wilson
- Megan Moroney
Favorite Country Duo or Group
- Dan + Shay — Winner
- Old Dominion
- Parmalee
- The Red Clay Strays
- Zac Brown Band
Favorite Country Album
- Beyoncé, “COWBOY CARTER” — Winner
- Jelly Roll, “BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN”
- Megan Moroney, “AM I OKAY?”
- Post Malone, “F-1 Trillion”
- Shaboozey, “Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going”
Favorite Country Song
- Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen, “I Had Some Help” — Winner
- Jelly Roll, “I Am Not Okay”
- Koe Wetzel & Jessie Murph, “High Road”
- Luke Combs, “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma”
- Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
Favorite Male R&B Artist
- The Weeknd — Winner
- Bryson Tiller
- Chris Brown
- PARTYNEXTDOOR
- Usher
Favorite Female R&B Artist
- SZA — Winner
- Kehlani
- Muni Long
- Summer Walker
- Tyla
Favorite R&B Album
- The Weeknd, “Hurry Up Tomorrow” — Winner
- Bryson Tiller, “Bryson Tiller”
- PARTYNEXTDOOR, “PARTYNEXTDOOR 4 (P4)”
- PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake, “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U”
- SZA, “SOS Deluxe: LANA”
Favorite R&B Song
- SZA, “Saturn” — Winner
- Chris Brown, “Residuals”
- Muni Long, “Made For Me”
- The Weeknd & Playboi Carti, “Timeless”
- Tommy Richman, “Million Dollar Baby”
Favorite Male Latin Artist
- Bad Bunny — Winner
- Feid
- Peso Pluma
- Rauw Alejandro
- Tito Double P
Favorite Female Latin Artist
- Becky G — Winner
- Karol G
- Natti Natasha
- Shakira
- Young Miko
Favorite Latin Duo or Group
- Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda — Winner
- Calibre 50
- Fuerza Regida
- Grupo Firme
- Grupo Frontera
Favorite Latin Album
- Bad Bunny, “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” — Winner
- Fuerza Regida, “Dolido Pero No Arrepentido”
- Peso Pluma, “ÉXODO”
- Rauw Alejandro, “Cosa Nuestra”
- Tito Double P, “INCÓMODO”
Favorite Latin Song
- Shakira, “Soltera” — Winner
- Bad Bunny, “DtMF”
- FloyyMenor X Cris Mj, “Gata Only”
- KAROL G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
- Oscar Maydon & Fuerza Regida, “Tu Boda”
Favorite Female R&B Artist
- SZA — Winner
- Kehlani
- Muni Long
- Summer Walker
- Tyla
Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist
- Eminem — Winner
- Drake
- Future
- Kendrick Lamar
- Tyler, The Creator
Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist
- Megan Thee Stallion — Winner
- Doechii
- GloRilla
- Latto
- Sexyy Red
Favorite Hip-Hop Album
- Eminem, “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)” — Winner
- Future & Metro Boomin, “WE DON’T TRUST YOU”
- Gunna, “one of wun”
- Kendrick Lamar, “GNX”
- Tyler, The Creator, “CHROMAKOPIA”
Favorite Hip-Hop Song
- Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us” — Winner
- Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar, “Like That”
- GloRilla, “TGIF”
- GloRilla & Sexyy Red, “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME”
- Kendrick Lamar & SZA, “Luther”
Collaboration of the Year
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile” — Winner
- Kendrick Lamar & SZA, “Luther”
- Marshmello & Kane Brown, “Miles on It”
- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen, “I Had Some Help”
- ROSÉ & Bruno Mars, “APT.”
- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone, “Fortnight”
Social Song of the Year
- Doechii, “Anxiety” — Winner
- Chappell Roan, “HOT TO GO!”
- Djo, “End of Beginning”
- Lola Young, “Messy”
- Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
- Tommy Richman, “Million Dollar Baby”
Favorite Rock Artist
- Twenty One Pilots — Winner
- Hozier
- Pearl Jam
- Linkin Park
- Zach Bryan
Favorite Rock Album
- Twenty One Pilots, “Clancy” — Winner
- Hozier, “Unreal Unearth: Unending”
- Koe Wetzel, “9 lives”
- The Marías, “Submarine”
- Zach Bryan, “The Great American Bar Scene”
Favorite Rock Song
- Linkin Park, “The Emptiness Machine” — Winner
- Green Day, “Dilemma”
- Hozier, “Too Sweet”
- Myles Smith, “Stargazing”
- Zach Bryan, “Pink Skies”
Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist
- Lady Gaga — Winner
- Charli xcx
- David Guetta
- John Summit
- Marshmello
Favorite Soundtrack
- Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 — Winner
- Hazbin Hotel (Original Soundtrack)
- Moana 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson and Cast
- Twisters: The Album
- Wicked: The Soundtrack, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Cast
Favorite Afrobeats Artist
- Tyla — Winner
- Asake
- Rema
- Tems
- Wizkid
Favorite K-Pop Artist
- RM — Winner
- ATEEZ
- Jimin
- ROSÉ
- Stray Kids
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