The 2025 American Music Awards were held on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, showcasing an exciting return of this fan-voted awards ceremony after its last event in 2022. Hosted by the talented Jennifer Lopez, the ceremony featured a spectacular opening performance, highlighting a medley of the top songs from the past 12 months. Notably, Lopez captivated the audience with her dance moves while refraining from singing during the performance.
The awards ceremony streamed live on CBS showcased a spectacular medley performance by the legendary Janet Jackson, affectionately known as Miss Jackson (if you’re nasty), who was also honored with the prestigious ICON award.
Legendary musician Rod Stewart captivated fans with a memorable performance and proudly accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrated by all 9 of his children.
The event showcased incredible performances by Gwen Stefani, Renae Rapp, who debuted her new song “Leave Me Alone,” Benson Boone, and the talented Blake Shelton, making it a memorable musical experience.
In the realm of music awards, Billie Eilish remarkably achieved a stunning total of 7 wins, showcasing her talent with accolades such as Album of the Year, Pop Song of the Year, and Artist of the Year.
Beyoncé took out Country Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter, whilst Lady Gaga took out Best Electronic Artist.
Controversy surrounded the awards this year as Taylor Swift remarkably took home zero awards for the first time in 18 years. Many main categories were not televised, leading to speculation regarding the numerous absences of the winners.
For the full list of winners head to theamas.com.
To watch the ceremony, you can stream on paramountplus.com in the USA or stan.com.au in Australia.
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