The 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs), held on May 26 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas and hosted by Jennifer Lopez, delivered a night of unforgettable performances, emotional speeches, and historic wins. This year, the world’s largest fan-voted music awards show celebrated the diversity and vibrancy of the contemporary music scene, with Billie Eilish emerging as the night’s biggest winner. Here’s a detailed look at the major moments, winners, and what made the 2025 AMAs a landmark event.
Billie Eilish: The Night’s Dominant Force
Billie Eilish swept the 2025 AMAs, winning all seven categories in which she was nominated—a rare and remarkable feat. Her haul included the most prestigious trophies:
- Artist of the Year
- Album of the Year (Hit Me Hard and Soft)
- Song of the Year (“Birds of a Feather”)
- Favorite Pop Album
- Favorite Pop Song
- Favorite Female Pop Artist
- Favorite Touring Artist
Eilish’s dominance was especially notable given her recent Grammy shutout, making her AMA sweep a powerful comeback and a testament to her enduring connection with fans. Her album “Hit Me Hard and Soft” not only won Album of the Year but also Favorite Pop Album, while “Birds of a Feather” took both Song of the Year and Favorite Pop Song.
Also read: Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft” Tour: 2025 Expansion, Highlights, and What Fans Can Expect
Major Winners Across Genres in AMA
Pop and General Categories
- Artist of the Year: Billie Eilish
- New Artist of the Year: Gracie Abrams
- Album of the Year: Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
- Song of the Year: Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”
- Favorite Male Pop Artist: Bruno Mars
- Favorite Female Pop Artist: Billie Eilish
- Favorite Pop Album: Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
- Favorite Pop Song: Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”
Collaboration & Video
- Collaboration of the Year: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”
- Favorite Music Video: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”
Country
- Favorite Male Country Artist: Post Malone
- Favorite Female Country Artist: Beyoncé
- Favorite Country Album: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
- Favorite Country Song: Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen – “I Had Some Help”
Beyoncé made history with her crossover into country, winning both Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album for “Cowboy Carter,” marking a new chapter in her career.
Hip-Hop
- Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist: Eminem
- Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist: Megan Thee Stallion
- Favorite Hip-Hop Album: Eminem – The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)
- Favorite Hip-Hop Song: Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
Eminem’s wins marked his first AMAs in 15 years, celebrated with a video message to fans.
R&B
- Favorite Female R&B Artist: SZA
- Favorite R&B Song: SZA – “Saturn”
- Favorite R&B Album: The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow
SZA’s soulful performance and double win for “Saturn” stood out as a highlight of the night.
Latin, Rock, and Other Genres
- Favorite Male Latin Artist: Bad Bunny
- Favorite Female Latin Artist: Becky G
- Favorite Latin Album: Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos
- Favorite Latin Song: Shakira – “Soltera”
- Favorite Rock Artist: Twenty One Pilots
- Favorite Rock Album: Twenty One Pilots – Clancy
- Favorite Rock Song: Linkin Park – “The Emptiness Machine”
- Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist: Lady Gaga
- Favorite Afrobeats Artist: Tyla
- Favorite K-Pop Artist: RM
- Favorite Soundtrack: Arcane League of Legends: Season 2
Special Honors and Performances
Janet Jackson received the ICON Award, celebrating her enduring influence on music and pop culture, while Rod Stewart was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The show opened with Jennifer Lopez performing a medley of 23 hits by the night’s nominees, setting an energetic tone for the evening.
Notable performances included Billie Eilish (“Birds of a Feather”), SZA (“Saturn”), and a show-stopping duet from Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars (“Die With a Smile”).
Notable Snubs and Surprises
Taylor Swift, despite six nominations and being the most awarded artist in AMA history, left the night without a single win—an unexpected outcome for her fans.
Kendrick Lamar, who led all nominees with ten nods, took home only one award for Favorite Hip-Hop Song (“Not Like Us”).
Post Malone, with eight nominations, won two: Favorite Male Country Artist and Favorite Country Song.
Fan Power and Cultural Impact
The AMAs remain the world’s largest fan-voted music awards, with winners determined solely by public votes. This year’s results underscored the power of dedicated fanbases, particularly for artists like Billie Eilish, SZA, and BTS’ RM (who was honored as Favorite K-Pop Artist).
Full List of Major 2025 AMA Winners
| Category | Winner |
| Artist of the Year | Billie Eilish |
| New Artist of the Year | Gracie Abrams |
| Album of the Year | Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft |
| Song of the Year | Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather” |
| Favorite Male Pop Artist | Bruno Mars |
| Favorite Female Pop Artist | Billie Eilish |
| Favorite Pop Album | Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft |
| Favorite Pop Song | Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather” |
| Collaboration of the Year | Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile” |
| Favorite Music Video | Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile” |
| Favorite Male Country Artist | Post Malone |
| Favorite Female Country Artist | Beyoncé |
| Favorite Country Album | Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter |
| Favorite Country Song | Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen – “I Had Some Help” |
| Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist | Eminem |
| Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist | Megan Thee Stallion |
| Favorite Hip-Hop Album | Eminem – The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) |
| Favorite Hip-Hop Song | Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” |
| Favorite Female R&B Artist | SZA |
| Favorite R&B Song | SZA – “Saturn” |
| Favorite R&B Album | The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow |
| Favorite Male Latin Artist | Bad Bunny |
| Favorite Female Latin Artist | Becky G |
| Favorite Latin Album | Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos |
| Favorite Latin Song | Shakira – “Soltera” |
| Favorite Rock Artist | Twenty One Pilots |
| Favorite Rock Album | Twenty One Pilots – Clancy |
| Favorite Rock Song | Linkin Park – “The Emptiness Machine” |
| Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist | Lady Gaga |
| Favorite Afrobeats Artist | Tyla |
| Favorite K-Pop Artist | RM |
| Favorite Soundtrack | Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 |
Final Words
The 2025 American Music Awards celebrated a year of musical innovation and fan devotion, with Billie Eilish’s historic sweep standing as the evening’s defining moment. The event also highlighted the global reach of genres like K-pop, Afrobeats, and Latin music, and recognized legendary artists with lifetime honors. As the AMAs continue to evolve, this year’s ceremony reaffirmed the power of music to unite, inspire, and surprise.
