Santo Domingo.- The American Music Awards (AMAs) 2025 were held this May 26 in Las Vegas, with a spectacular ceremony hosted by Jennifer Lopez. The 51st gala brought together the most outstanding figures in the music industry to recognize the best of the year.
Kendrick Lamar led the nominations with ten mentions, followed by Post Malone with eight and Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey with seven each. However, it was Billie Eilish who shone as the big winner of the night, taking home the awards for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Pop Album of the Year. In the Latin categories, Bad Bunny prevailed as Best Latin Artist and won for his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
In addition to the main awards, the night was marked by special recognitions to great music legends. Janet Jackson received the Icon Award for her career and legacy in pop music, thanking with an emotional speech in which she highlighted her passion for art beyond fame. Another tribute was for Rod Stewart, who at 80 years old received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding career. Despite expectations, Taylor Swift did not attend the event nor did she announce the expected Reputation (Taylor’s Version), leaving her fans with the unknown. Thus closed a night of celebration, surprises and emotions in the heart of the American show.
Complete List of 2025 AMAs Winners
Artist of the Year
- Ariana Grande
- Billie Eilish (WINNER)
- Chappell Roan
- Kendrick Lamar
- Morgan Wallen
- Post Malone
- Sabrina Carpenter
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
- Zach Bryan
New Artist of the Year
- Benson Boone
- Chappell Roan
- Gracie Abrams (WINNER)
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
- Tommy Richman
Album of the Year (new category)
- Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter
- Billie Eilish, Hit Me Hard and Soft (WINNER)
- Chappell Roan, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
- Charli xcx, Brat
- Gracie Abrams, The Secret of Us
- Future & Metro Boomin, We Don’t Trust You
- Kendrick Lamar, GNX
- Post Malone, F-1 Trillion
- Sabrina Carpenter, Short n’ Sweet
- Taylor Swift, The Tortured Poets Department
Song of the Year
- Benson Boone, “Beautiful Things”
- Billie Eilish, “Birds of a Feather” (WINNER)
- Chappell Roan, “Good Luck, Babe!”
- Hozier, “Too Sweet”
- Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile”
- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen, “I Had Some Help”
- Sabrina Carpenter, “Espresso”
- Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
- Teddy Swims, “Lose Control”
Collaboration of the Year
- Kendrick Lamar & SZA, “Luther”
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile” (WINNER)
- Marshmello & Kane Brown, “Miles on It”
- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen, “I Had Some Help”
- ROSÉ & Bruno Mars, “APT.”
- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone, “Fortnight”
Social Song of the Year (new category)
- Chappell Roan, “HOT TO GO!”
- Djo, “End of Beginning”
- Doechii, “Anxiety” (WINNER)
- Lola Young, “Messy”
- Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
- Tommy Richman, “Million Dollar Baby”
Favorite Touring Artist
- Billie Eilish (WINNER)
- Luke Combs
- Morgan Wallen
- Taylor Swift
- Zach Bryan
Favorite Music Video
- Benson Boone, “Beautiful Things”
- KAROL G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
- Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With A Smile” (WINNERS)
- Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
Favorite Male Pop Artist
- Benson Boone
- Bruno Mars (Winner)
- Hozier
- Teddy Swims
- The Weeknd
Favorite Female Pop Artist
- Billie Eilish (WINNER)
- Chappell Roan
- Lady Gaga
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift
Favorite Pop Album
- Billie Eilish, Hit Me Hard and Soft (winner)
- Chappell Roan, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
- Charli xcx, Brat
- Sabrina Carpenter, Short n’ Sweet
- Taylor Swift, The Tortured Poets Department
Favorite Pop Song
- Benson Boone, “Beautiful Things”
- Billie Eilish, “Birds of a Feather” (WINNER)
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile”
- Sabrina Carpenter, “Espresso”
- Teddy Swims, “Lose Control”
Favorite Male Country Artist
- Jelly Roll
- Luke Combs
- Morgan Wallen
- Post Malone (WINNER)
- Shaboozey
Favorite Female Country Artist
- Beyoncé (WINNER)
- Ella Langley
- Kacey Musgraves
- Lainey Wilson
- Megan Moroney
Favorite Country Duo or Group
- Dan + Shay (WINNERS)
- Old Dominion
- Parmalee
- The Red Clay Strays
- Zac Brown Band
Favorite Country Album
- Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter (WINNER)
- Jelly Roll, Beautifully Broken
- Megan Moroney, Am I Okay?
- Post Malone, F-1 Trillion
- Shaboozey, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going
Favorite Country Song
- Jelly Roll, “I Am Not Okay”
- Koe Wetzel & Jessie Murph, “High Road”
- Luke Combs, “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma”
- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen, “I Had Some Help” (WINNER)
- Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist
- Drake
- Eminem (WINNER)
- Future
- Kendrick Lamar
- Tyler, The Creator
Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist
- Doechii
- GloRilla
- Latto
- Megan Thee Stallion (WINNER)
- Sexyy Red
Favorite Hip-Hop Album
- Eminem, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) (WINNER)
- Future & Metro Boomin, We Don’t Trust You
- Gunna, one of wun
- Kendrick Lamar, GNX
- Tyler, The Creator, Chromakopia
Favorite Hip-Hop Song
- Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar, “Like That”
- GloRilla, “TGIF”
- GloRilla & Sexyy Red, “Whatchu Kno About Me”
- Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us” (WINNER)
- Kendrick Lamar & SZA, “Luther”
Favorite Male R&B Artist
- Bryson Tiller
- Chris Brown
- PARTYNEXTDOOR
- The Weeknd (winner)
- Usher
Favorite Female R&B Artist
- Kehlani
- Muni Long
- Summer Walker
- SZA (Winner)
- Tyla
Favorite R&B Album
- Bryson Tiller, Bryson Tiller
- PARTYNEXTDOOR, PARTYNEXTDOOR 4 (P4)
- PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U
- SZA, SOS Deluxe: LANA
- The Weeknd, Hurry Up Tomorrow (WINNER)
Favorite R&B Song
- Chris Brown, “Residuals”
- Muni Long, “Made for Me”
- SZA, “Saturn” WINNER
- The Weeknd & Playboi Carti, “Timeless”
- Tommy Richman, “Million Dollar Baby”
Favorite Male Latin Artist
- Bad Bunny (WINNER)
- Feid
- Peso Pluma
- Rauw Alejandro
- Tito Double P
Favorite Female Latin Artist
- Becky G (WINNER)
- KAROL G
- Natti Natasha
- Shakira
- Young Miko
Favorite Latin Duo or Group
- Calibre 50
- Fuerza Regida
- Grupo Firme
- Grupo Frontera
- Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda (WINNERS)
Favorite Latin Album
- Bad Bunny, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (WINNER)
- Fuerza Regida, Dolido Pero No Arrepentido
- Peso Pluma, ÉXODO
- Rauw Alejandro, Cosa Nuestra
- Tito Double P, INCÓMODO
Favorite Latin Song
- Bad Bunny, “DtMF”
- FloyyMenor X Cris Mj, “Gata Only”
- KAROL G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
- Oscar Maydon & Fuerza Regida, “Tu Boda”
- Shakira, “Soltera”(winner)
Favorite Rock Artist
- Hozier
- Linkin Park
- Pearl Jam
- Twenty One Pilots (winners)
- Zach Bryan
Favorite Rock Album
- Hozier, Unreal Unearth: Unending
- Koe Wetzel, 9 lives
- The Marías, Submarine
- Twenty One Pilots, Clancy (winners)
- Zach Bryan, The Great American Bar Scene
Favorite Rock Song
- Green Day, “Dilemma”
- Hozier, “Too Sweet”
- Linkin Park, “The Emptiness Machine” (winners)
- Myles Smith, “Stargazing”
- Zach Bryan, “Pink Skies”
Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist
- Charli xcx
- David Guetta
- John Summit
- Lady Gaga (winner)
- Marshmello
Favorite Soundtrack
- Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 (winner)
- Hazbin Hotel (Original Soundtrack)
- Moana 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) • Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson and Cast
- Twisters: The Album
- Wicked: The Soundtrack • Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Cast
Favorite Afrobeats Artist
- Asake
- Rema
- Tems
- Tyla (WINNER)
- Wizkid
Favorite K-Pop Artist
- ATEEZ
- Jimin
- RM (Winner)
- ROSÉ
- Stray Kids
