The 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) lit up Las Vegas on May 26, celebrating the year’s top musical talents. Hosted by the ever-charismatic Jennifer Lopez, the night was filled with electrifying performances, heartfelt speeches, and a few unexpected turns.
Billie Eilish: The Night’s Biggest Winner
Billie Eilish stole the show, clinching all seven awards she was nominated for, including:LOS40+6The Times of India+6Wikipedia+6
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Artist of the Year
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Album of the Year for HIT ME HARD AND SOFT
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Song of the Year for Birds of a Feather
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Favorite Touring Artist
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Favorite Female Pop Artist
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Favorite Pop Album
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Favorite Pop Song
Her clean sweep underscores her immense popularity and the deep connection she shares with her fans.
Other Notable Winners
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Gracie Abrams took home New Artist of the Year, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning career.
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Eminem made a triumphant return, winning Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Hip-Hop Album for The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce).
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Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars dazzled with their collaboration Die With A Smile, earning them Collaboration of the Year and Favorite Music Video.
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Beyoncé showcased her versatility, winning Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album for COWBOY CARTER.
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Post Malone secured Favorite Male Country Artist, highlighting his successful genre crossover.
Lifetime Achievements and Honors
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Janet Jackson was honored with the Icon Award, celebrating her enduring impact on the music industry.
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Rod Stewart, at 80, received the Lifetime Achievement Award. His emotional acceptance speech, punctuated by a heartfelt F-bomb, was a testament to his passion and longevity in music.
Memorable Performances
The night was packed with stellar performances:
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Jennifer Lopez opened the show with a high-energy medley of the year’s biggest hits.
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Blake Shelton made his AMAs debut with Stay Country or Die Tryin’.
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Lainey Wilson premiered her new single Somewhere Over Laredo.
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Gwen Stefani celebrated the 20th anniversary of Angel.Music.Baby with a nostalgic performance.
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Gloria Estefan returned to the AMAs stage after over 30 years, delivering a vibrant medley of her classics.
Where to Watch
Missed the live broadcast? The 2025 AMAs are available for streaming on CBS and Paramount+.
