The 51st Annual American Music Awards (AMAs) were intended to come back on Monday, May 26, 2025. This live, fan-voted program would have brought together the biggest stars in the music world. After being gone for two years, the event comes back on CBS and Paramount+. It features performances by a who's who of Hollywood A-listers and nominations for the year's most popular songs. Jennifer Lopez returned to her position as host of the American Music Awards for the second time, 10 years after her initial appearance.
AMAs 2025: various details explored
On Monday, May 26, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, the American Music Awards can be viewed live from the Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort in Winchester, Nevada. People in the US may watch on their local CBS station. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME is a subscription service that lets those who have cut the cord or are streaming watch live CBS broadcasts.
The service starts at $13 a month and comes with a seven-day free trial. Hulu + Live TV and FuboTV are two other streaming providers that let you watch CBS live and give you free trials for a short period. People outside the US may need a VPN to use US streaming services, and the rules and availability of these services vary by area.
Jennifer Lopez is returning as the host for the first time since 2015. The show is known for its high-energy, celebrity-driven style, which is a trademark of the network. The Fontainebleau Las Vegas is the appropriate place for the event since it is known for its luxury and cutting-edge production talents.
This year's special awards acknowledged famous musicians from a wide range of generations:
- Janet Jackson won the Icon Award.
- Rod Stewart won the Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Zac Brown won the first Veteran Voice Award.
These awards highlight lengthy careers and humanitarian work, such as the Veterans Voice Award, which was created with the Easy Day Foundation to help address veterans' concerns.
The nominations were announced earlier, in April 2025. Kendrick Lamar got ten nominations, Post Malone got eight, while Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey each got seven.
Taylor Swift was nominated six times, while Beyoncé was nominated three times. Some of the most important categories include Artist of the Year, which includes Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone.
Gracie Abrams, Ice Spice, Lola Brooke, and Pink Pantheress are the New Artists of the Year. Some of Tate McRae's favorite pop and rock albums include Did You Know There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Rey, Midnights by Taylor Swift, and This Is Why by Paramore.
ANTI-HERO by Taylor Swift, Die For You by The Weeknd, and Drivers License by Olivia Rodrigo are the songs of the year. The official AMA website provides a complete list of all the candidates from various genres and platforms, as well as a lot of news roundups.
The 51st edition of the AMAs will be on a major broadcast network and an online platform. It will blend fan-driven prizes with big-name performers and industry honors. The event gives a full look at the biggest musical events of 2025, such as Kendrick Lamar's record nominations, Jennifer Lopez's return as host, and special tributes to music legends.