The 2025 American Music Awards lit up Las Vegas with some of the biggest names in the industry celebrating their achievements. Hosted by the dynamic Jennifer Lopez, the event was a star-studded affair. Billie Eilish stole the show, clinching all seven of her nominations, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for …
Music’s Biggest Stars Shine at Last Night’s American Music Awards
The 2025 American Music Awards lit up Las Vegas with some of the biggest names in the industry celebrating their achievements. Hosted by the dynamic Jennifer Lopez, the event was a star-studded affair.
Billie Eilish stole the show, clinching all seven of her nominations, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for Hit Me Hard and Soft. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars shone brightly too, taking home multiple awards for their hit collaboration, Die With A Smile.
Kendrick Lamar entered the night as the most nominated artist, with 10 nods, but left with just one win Favorite Hip-Hop Song for Not Like Us. Meanwhile, fans eagerly anticipated a surprise from Taylor Swift regarding her next release, Reputation (Taylor’s Version). Unfortunately, Taylor skipped the event, leaving Swifties longing for news.
The night also celebrated legends like Janet Jackson, who received the Icon Award, and Rod Stewart, honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Here’s the full list of winners:
- Artist of the Year: Billie Eilish
- Album of the Year: Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish
- Song of the Year: Birds of a Feather – Billie Eilish
- Favorite Music Video: Die With A Smile – Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
- Favorite Male Pop Artist: Bruno Mars
- Favorite Female Pop Artist: Billie Eilish
- Favorite Male Country Artist: Post Malone
- Favorite Female Country Artist: Beyoncé
- Favorite Country Album: Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
- Favorite Country Song: I Had Some Help – Post Malone and Morgan Wallen
- Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist: Eminem
- Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist: Megan Thee Stallion
- Favorite Hip-Hop Album: The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) – Eminem
- Favorite Hip-Hop Song: Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
- Favorite Male R&B Artist: The Weeknd
- Favorite Female R&B Artist: SZA
- Favorite R&B Album: Hurry Up Tomorrow – The Weeknd
- Favorite R&B Song: Saturn – SZA
- Favorite Afrobeats Artist: Tyla
- Icon Award: Janet Jackson
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Rod Stewart
- Veterans Voice Award: Zac Brown
From Billie’s big wins to Beyoncé and Bruno’s memorable awards, the 2025 American Music Awards was a night to remember. The show celebrated amazing talent from new stars to legendary icons who’ve shaped music for years.
