The 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) were held on May 26 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, with music icons gracing the stage to celebrate the industry’s best and brightest. Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, the evening saw an unforgettable display of talent, with Billie Eilish emerging as the top winner of the night. She claimed victory in all seven categories she was nominated in, including Artist of the Year, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Album of the Year for Hit Me Hard and Soft, Song of the Year for Birds of a Feather, and Favorite Touring Artist. Eilish accepted her awards via a video message, expressing her gratitude and love for her fans, despite being on tour.
This sweep at the AMAs was particularly significant for Eilish, who had experienced some setbacks over the past year. Her album Hit Me Hard and Soft peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, becoming her first studio album not to hit No. 1. Additionally, she was shut out at the 2025 Grammys despite receiving seven nominations. However, the AMAs served as a much-needed victory, reaffirming her dominance in the music world.
Other notable performances and awards included Rod Stewart, who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award and performed his iconic hit Forever Young to an emotional crowd. His moment on stage was made even more special by a surprise appearance from five of his eight children. Meanwhile, Janet Jackson received the Icon Award, marking her long-awaited return to the stage with her first television performance in seven years.
According to Billboard, the AMAs were also a notable event for several other artists. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars were among the night’s biggest runners-up, with three wins each, including Favorite Collaboration and Favorite Music Video for their hit Die With a Smile.
Post Malone continued his success, claiming two awards in the Country genre, while Beyoncé added to her collection of AMA wins with two awards in the Country category, marking her third win in this genre. The event also featured upsets, including the victory of Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 for Favorite Soundtrack over Wicked: The Soundtrack.
The night was a reflection of fan-driven achievements, with awards based on streaming, album sales, radio airplay, and tour grosses. These fan interactions, tracked by Billboard and Luminate, determine the winners in each category. While Taylor Swift—the all-time leader in AMAs with 40 wins—did not add to her collection this year, Gracie Abrams took home the New Artist of the Year award, beating out tough competition.
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