The 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) made a triumphant return on May 26, 2025, after a two-year hiatus, celebrating the year’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases. Held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas and broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+, the event was hosted by Jennifer Lopez, who also delivered a dynamic opening performance. The ceremony honored artists across various genres, with Billie Eilish emerging as the night’s biggest winner.
Jennifer Lopez’s Dynamic Hosting and Performance
Jennifer Lopez, hosting the AMAs for the second time, opened the show with a high-energy medley of 23 songs in six minutes, including her 2012 hit “Dance Again” and recent chart-toppers like “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish and “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar. Her performance featured a provocative moment where she kissed both a male and a female backup dancer, drawing reactions from the audience and fellow celebrities. Throughout the evening, Lopez showcased eight different outfits, ranging from a shimmering nude jumpsuit to a plunging fish-scale dress, highlighting her fashion versatility.
Billie Eilish Dominates the Night
Billie Eilish was the standout artist of the evening, winning all seven categories she was nominated in:
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Artist of the Year
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Album of the Year: Hit Me Hard and Soft
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Song of the Year: “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: Hit Me Hard and Soft
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Favorite Pop Song: “Birds of a Feather”
Her achievements underscore her significant impact on the music industry this year.
Complete List of Winners
General Categories
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New Artist of the Year: Gracie Abrams
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Collaboration of the Year: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”
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Social Song of the Year: Doechii – “Anxiety”
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Favorite Music Video: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”
Pop
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Favorite Male Pop Artist: Bruno Mars
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Favorite Female Pop Artist: Billie Eilish
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Favorite Pop Album: Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish
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Favorite Pop Song: “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
Country
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Favorite Male Country Artist: Post Malone
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Favorite Female Country Artist: Beyoncé
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Favorite Country Duo or Group: Dan + Shay
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Favorite Country Album: Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
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Favorite Country Song: “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” – Luke Combs
Hip-Hop
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Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist: Eminem
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Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist: Megan Thee Stallion
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Favorite Hip-Hop Album: GNX – Kendrick Lamar
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Favorite Hip-Hop Song: “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
R&B
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Favorite Male R&B Artist: The Weeknd
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Favorite Female R&B Artist: SZA
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Favorite R&B Album: SOS Deluxe: LANA – SZA
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Favorite R&B Song: “Saturn” – SZA
Latin
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Favorite Male Latin Artist: Bad Bunny
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Favorite Female Latin Artist: Becky G
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Favorite Latin Duo or Group: Grupo Frontera
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Favorite Latin Album: ÉXODO – Peso Pluma
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Favorite Latin Song: “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” – KAROL G
Rock
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Favorite Rock Artist: Zach Bryan
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Favorite Rock Album: The Great American Bar Scene – Zach Bryan
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Favorite Rock Song: “Too Sweet” – Hozier
Dance/Electronic
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Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist: Lady Gaga
Soundtrack
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Favorite Soundtrack: Wicked: The Soundtrack – Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and cast
Afrobeats
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Favorite Afrobeats Artist: Tyla
K-pop
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Favorite K-pop Artist: Stray Kids
Special Honors
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Icon Award: Janet Jackson
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Lifetime Achievement Award: Rod Stewart
Notable Performances
The ceremony featured performances by artists such as Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson, and a special appearance by Gloria Estefan, marking her return to the AMA stage after over 30 years. Janet Jackson delivered her first television performance in seven years, performing a medley of her hits “Someone to Call My Lover” and “All for You” .
