May 26, 2025 is a night of the 51st Annual American Music Awards (AMMAs) took place in Winchester, Nevada. This award show was also broadcasts on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ for the first time. Previously American Music Awards 2025 was aired on ABC.
Host and Broadcast Details
The show was hosted by Jenifer Lopez all-time favorite star for the second time after she hosted the show in 2015. She’s not only a host but an energetic performer of the evening with her bold moves she nailed the American Music Awards 2025 show’s opening.
The ceremony was viewed by broader audience because of the live streaming of the show on CBS and on Paramount+ make sure that the worldwide fan will take part in the show.
American Music Awards 2025 Major Winners
Billie Eilish’s Dominance
Bilie Eilish came out the star and the biggest winner of the night, she won seven awards, including prestigious Artist of the year. Her album “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” and her latest hit song “Birds of a Feather” greatly added to her honors, showcase her evolution as a leading music artist in the music industry.
Other Notable Winners
- Highlighting the rising of her fame, Gracie Abrams won the New artist of the year award in American Music Awards 2025.
- Maintaining the status of country music Dan + Shay won the favourite Duo/Group award.
- Proving his continued attraction on music industry Eminem Secured the award of favorite male Hip-Hop artist
- SZA: Her song “Saturn” won Favorite R&B Song, reflecting her impact in the R&B genre.
- Becky G: Claimed Favorite Female Latin Artist, showcasing the growing influence of Latin music.
Performances and Presenters
American Music Awards 2025 Memorable Performances
The AMAs featured a series of captivating performances:
- Jenifer Lopez performed on “Dance Again” setting the energetic tone at the opening of the show.
- First time in seven years Janet Jackson performed first time on the award show on “Someone to call my lover”, “control” and “All for You”.
- Connecting with Country music fans Blake Shelton performed “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” on the show and nailed the show with his performance.
- Combining old memories with fresh releases Gwen Stefani Presented a mix of “The sweet Escape”, “Swallow my tears” and Hollaback Girl”.
- Gloria Estefan: Brought Latin rhythms with “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” “La Vecina (No Sé Na’),” and “Conga.”
Star-Studded Presenters
The event featured a diverse lineup of presenters:
- Ciara, Introduced Alex Warren.
- Cara Delevingne, Presented award of Favorite Female R&B Artist.
- The award of Favorite Female Latin Artist was Co-presented by Wayne Brady
- Heidi Klum, Presented the award of Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist.
- The award for the Artist of the Year was presented by Jon Batiste.
American Music Awards 2025 Attendance Highlights
Celebrities Who Attended
The red carpet was graced by numerous celebrities:
- Ciara: Stunned the show in a chainmail outfit.
- Heidi Klum: Brought her signature style to the event a dress in black.
- Sexyy Red, Tiffany Haddish, Rebecca Black, Becky G, Jordan Chiles, and Gloria Estefan: Added to the star power of the evening by making the sexy appereance.
Notable Absentees and Reasons
Several high-profile artists were notably absent:
- Taylor Swift: Despite six nominations, she did not attend, and reasons for her absence remain undisclosed.
- Despite being nominated as artist of the year, album of the year, favorite touring artist, favorite female pop artist and favorite pop album Taylor swift didn’t show up at AMA’s and no one know the reason behind it.
- Fans were disappointed when Bad bunny, Shakira and Karol G didn’t show up without giving the official reason.
A very few attendances led to pre-recorded award acceptance videos create a criticism among many viewers.
American Music Awards 2025 Controversies and Snubs
Taylor Swift’s Unexpected Snub
The Star of American Music Awards 2025 (AMA’s) history Taylor Swift was nominated in six categories but unfortunately didn’t win any awards this year. She was also absent from the ceremony and not winning any awards became a major talking point between media outlets and fans.
Other Surprising Omissions
- Despite a very successful album Ariana Grande was avoided in all pop categories in American Music Awards 2025.
- Surprisingly with recent success and great work everyone was shocked because of no nomination in any category for Dua Lipa.
- Despite their high grossing tours, Coldplay, Pink and Bad Bunny were also excluded from the category of Favorite Touring Artist create a controversy among many fans.
American Music Awards 2025 K-Pop’s Growing Influence
K-Pop artists made significant strides at the AMAs:
- Showcasing his Solo success as Post-BTS K-Pop artist RM was nominated.
- Reflecting his individual artistry Jimin got his EP “FACE” achieved notable chart success.
- Rosé: Her single “Apartment” maintained a strong presence on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a milestone for female K-pop soloists.
These nominations underscore the increasing global influence of K-pop in the American music industry.
Conclusion!
The American Music Awards Show (AMAs) 2025 were both a part of controversy and celebration and winning. While many artists like Bilie Eilish and Gracie Abrams were recognized for their achievements, the absence of many major artists and stars left fans with mix feelings and controversies. The event highlighted the evolving landscape of the music industry, with emerging genres and international artists gaining prominence.
