From Jennifer Lopez to Benson Boone to Janet Jackson: All AMAs 2025 performances ranked

The 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs), held on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas in Las Vegas. The 51st event of the annual award ceremony was broadcast on CBS for the first time, making it the only award ceremony to be broadcast on the station.

Jennifer Lopez hosted the event, marking her second hosting duties for the AMAs. The 51st American Music Awards drew celebrated musical icons who gathered to celebrate another year of musical hits at one of the most anticipated award shows of the year.

The AMAs showcased stunning fashion as celebrities graced the red carpet. Iconic artists delivered unforgettable performances, and nominated artists celebrated major wins.

In this article, we will explore and rank the best performances at the 2025 AMAs.

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Best performances at the 2025 AMAs

The 2025 AMA performances were a delightful mix of presentations from established A-listers and emerging hit makers. We watched Jennifer Lopez and Janet Jackson perform classic hits before handing the stage to rising stars like Benson Boone and Alex Warren.

A total of eleven stars performed at the American Music Awards, including Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Reneé Rapp, Rod Stewart, Lainey Wilson, Becky G & Manuel Turizo, Benson Boone, Janet Jackson, Alex Warren, and Jennifer Lopez.

Let's rank their performance below:

1. Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson, who was honoured with the Iconic Award, took the stage and gave an energising rendition of her decades-old hits, Someone Call My Lover and All For You.

2. Jennifer Lopez

Also serving as the host of the award show, the triple-threat icon opened the award night with a ballad performance of her hit song “Dance Again.” Lopez also presented an exhilarating dance routine to a mega mash-up of the year's hits, including Shaboozey’s A Bar Song (Tipsy) and Billie Eilish’s Birds of a Feather.

3. Benson Boone

Benson Boone delivered an upbeat rendition of his new hit song, Mystical Magical. The young star vibed through the audience in a colourful magenta suit while singing the chorus. Boone didn't forget to deliver his signature backflip midsong to the cheer of the crowd.

4. Alex Warren

Another rising star to command the audience's attention at the 2025 AMAs was Alex Warren. He delivered a solemn performance of his 2025 hit single Ordinary, accompanied by an orchestra and well-timed fireworks.

5. Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award and concluded the evening with a hair-raising performance of his timeless hit Forever Young. The 80-year-old gave a spry performance, bringing the audience to their feet as they clapped to the music.

6. Becky G & Manuel Turizo

Becky G and Turizo added some Latin spice to the American Music Awards with the performance of their recent collaboration Que Haces. Becky, who won the Award for Favorite Female Latin Artist, gave a sultry performance with Turizo, creating a sizzling chemistry on stage.

7. Lainey Wilson

Laney Wilson represented the country genre with her soft but powerful rendition of her popular country hit song Somewhere Over Laredo, wearing a whimsical white attire. Lainey's debut at the AMAs showcases her growing reach in mainstream music.

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8. Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani was announced on stage by her husband, Blake Shelton, who also performed that night. The Country singer delivered a medley of her hit songs, Swallow My Tears, The Sweet Escape, and Hollerback Girl.

9. Reneé Rapp

After being introduced to the stage by Jake Shane, Reneé gave a thrilling performance of her new single Leave Me Alone. The performance featured flashing lights, loud beats, and synchronous dance moves by backup dancers.

10. Blake Shelton

Blake Shelton honoured his Country with the performance of his new single, Stay Country or Die Tryin. The 48-year-old singer delivered a passionate performance with the American flag behind him as he sang a memorable anthem on Memorial Day.

11. Gloria Estefan

Rounding up our list is the iconic Gloria Estefan, who gave a groovy performance of her hit songs Rhythm Is Gonna Get You and La Vecina (No Sé Na). The 67-year-old singer was introduced to the stage by Jennifer Lopez.

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Billie Eilish was the biggest star of the 2025 AMAs, taking home seven awards, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year. Other winning artists include Gracie Abrams, Doechii, RM, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, and Eminem.