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Decode the AMAs 2025: Your Go-To Guide for the Fan-Voted Music Awards! Mon May 26th, 2025

Music fans, get ready! The American Music Awards (AMAs) are back in 2025 after a two-year hiatus, promising a star-studded night celebrating the biggest names in music, all decided by fan votes. Here's everything you need to know about the highly anticipated event:

Date and Time: The 2025 American Music Awards will take place on Monday, May 26, 2025, also known as Memorial Day. The show is set to begin live at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT.

Venue: This year's AMAs will be broadcast live from the luxurious Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort, marking a fresh new location for the iconic awards ceremony.

Where to Watch: For the first time, the American Music Awards will air live coast-to-coast on the CBS Television Network. If you're a cord-cutter, you can stream the show live on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will be able to watch on-demand starting Tuesday, May 27.

Host: Global superstar Jennifer Lopez is returning to host the American Music Awards for the second time, having previously hosted in 2015. Expect her to bring her signature charisma and energy to the stage, along with a special performance of her own.

Performances: The 2025 AMAs boast a stacked lineup of performers across genres and generations. In addition to host Jennifer Lopez, music legends Janet Jackson and Rod Stewart will be honored with special awards and are also slated to perform. Jackson will receive the prestigious Icon Award, while Stewart will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Other artists scheduled to take the stage include:

Benson Boone
Blake Shelton
Gloria Estefan
Gwen Stefani
Lainey Wilson
Reneé Rapp
Alex Warren

The show will also include a tribute to U.S. troops and veterans, with authentic performances and special in-show moments in partnership with the Easy Day Foundation.

Presenters and Guest Appearances: A host of celebrities will be on hand to present awards and introduce performances, adding to the night's glamour. Expected presenters include:

Alix Earle
Cara Delevingne
Ciara
Dan + Shay
Dylan Efron
Jordan Chiles
Kai Cenat
Megan Moroney
Nikki Glaser
Shaboozey
Tiffany Haddish
Wayne Brady

Nominations and Key Categories: The nominations for the 2025 American Music Awards were announced on April 23, 2025. This fan-voted awards show bases its nominees on key fan interactions reflected on the Billboard charts, including streaming, album and song sales, radio airplay, and tour grosses. The eligibility period for data tracking covered March 22, 2024, through March 20, 2025.

Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with an impressive 10 nominations, including the coveted Artist of the Year. He is followed closely by Post Malone with eight nominations, and Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey each earning seven nods. Perennial favorite Taylor Swift also secured six nominations.

Key categories and some of their contenders include:

Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, Taylor Swift, Zach Bryan
Album of the Year: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter, Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft, Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, Kendrick Lamar – GNX, Post Malone – F-1 Trillion, Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department
Song of the Year: Benson Boone – "Beautiful Things," Billie Eilish – "Birds of a Feather," Kendrick Lamar – "Not Like Us," Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – "Die with a Smile," Shaboozey – "A Bar Song (Tipsy)"
New Artist of the Year: Benson Boone, Chappell Roan, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, Tommy Richman

Fan voting for most categories closed on May 15, but voting for Collaboration of the Year and Social Song of the Year remains open through the first 30 minutes of the live broadcast.

Get ready to celebrate music's biggest night and see who takes home the coveted fan-voted awards at the 2025 American Music Awards!

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