American Music Awards 2025: Everything you have to know about the award for the best of US music | LIGHTS

After three years of silence, the American Music Awards They return strongly. The 51st edition will be held this Monday, May 26 in Las Vegas, marking a new era for one of the most popular American music awards. On this occasion, the gala is committed to the total show: new stages, great stars on stage and a teacher of ceremonies who knows how to take the party – Jennifer Lopez – even with a scar on the face.

Since its foundation in 1974, the Amas have been a reflection of the public’s taste, as they vote for fans around the world. This year, the event coincides with the Day Memorial, a key holiday in the US, which adds to expectation. In addition, it will be a tribute night to legends such as Rod Stewart and Janet Jackson, and special actions that will seek to make history at the Las Vegas Fontainebleau.

When are the American Music Awards 2025?

The expected ceremony will take place on Monday, May 26, at the Fontainebleau resort in Las Vegas. Coinciding with the Day Memorial in the United States, the choice of this date is not accidental: it is expected to capitalize on the holiday to attract a higher local and international audience.

What time are the American Music Awards 2025?

The official transmission will begin at 7:00 pm (Peru and Colombia time), while in Mexico it will begin at 6:00 pm (center of the center). In other countries, the red carpet and the complete ceremony can be seen in their local schedules according to the contracted signal.

Where do the American Music Awards 2025 see?

In Peru, Colombia and much of Latin America, the Ams can be seen live for the TNT signal and streaming through Max. In Mexico, the transmission will be available exclusively via Paramount+. In the United States, you can continue live on CBS and also on the Paramount+streaming platform.

Who are the presenters of the American Music Awards 2025?

Jennifer Lopez will be the main driver of the event, marking a decade since the last time she presented Los Amas in 2015. Despite a recent fall during the essays, JLo confirmed her presence and will also offer a live presentation. It will be accompanied in the driving and presentation of awards by figures such as Cara Delevingne, Wayne Brady, Blake Shelton and Ciara.

Who are the favorites of the American Music Awards 2025?

Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads nominations with ten candidacies, including artist of the year and album of the year by GNX. Post Malone is followed with eight nominations thanks to Hollywood’s Dead. Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey also stand out with seven mentions each. The level of competition is high, and the diversity of genres represented reflects the variety of the current musical panorama.

Who are the nominees of the American Music Awards 2025?

Artist of the year

• Ariana Grande
• Billie Eilish
• 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
• Shaboozey
• Teddy Swims
• Tommy Richman

Album of the year (new category)

• Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter
• Billie Eilish, Hit me hard and soft
• Chappell Roan, The Rise and Fall of A Midwest Princess
• Charli XCX, Brat
• Gracie Abrams, The Secret of Us
• Future & Metro Boomin, We Don’s 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 (new category)

• Benson Boone, “Beautiful Things”
• Billie Eilish, “Birds of A Feather”
• 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 subd 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”
• Marshmello & Kane Brown, “Miles On It”
• Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen, “I had subd 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”
• Lola Young, “Messy”
• Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (TIPSY)”
• Tommy Richman, “Million Dollar Baby”

Favorite tour artist

• Billie Eilish
• Luke combs
• Morgan Wallen
• Taylor Swift
• Zach Bryan

Favorite music video

• Benson Boone, “Beautiful Things”
• Karol G, “if I had known you before”
• Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”
• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die with a Smile”
• Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (TIPSY)”

Favorite male pop artist

• Benson Boone
• Bruno Mars
• Hozier
• Teddy Swims
• The Weeknd

Favorite female pop artist

• Billie Eilish
• Chappell Roan
• Lady Gaga
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Taylor Swift

Favorite pop album

• Billie Eilish, Hit me hard and soft
• 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”
• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die with a Smile”
• Sabrina Carpenter, “Espresso”
• Teddy Swims, “Lose Control”

Favorit male country artisteither

• Jelly Roll
• Luke combs
• Morgan Wallen
• Post Malone
• Shaboozey

Favorite female country artist

• Beyoncé
• She Langley
• Kacey Musgraves
• Lainey Wilson
• Megan Moroney

Favorit duo or country groupeither

• Dan + Shay
• Old Dominion
• Parmalee
• The Red Clay Strays
• Zac Brown Band

Favorit Country albumeither

• Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter
• Jelly Roll, Beautifully Broken
• Megan Moroney, Am i okay?
• Post Malone, F-1 Trillion
• Shaboozey, WHERE I’VE BEEN, ISNWER WHERE I’M GOING

Favorite Country Song

• Jelly Roll, “I am not okay”
• Koe Wetzel & Jessie Murph, “High Road”
• Luke combs, “Ain’t not love in oklahoma”
• Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen, “I had subd help”
• Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (TIPSY)”

Favorite male hip-hop artist

• Drake
• Eminem
• Future
• Kendrick Lamar
• Tyler, The Creator

Favorite female hip-hop artist

• Doechii
• Glorilla
• Latto
• Megan Thee Stallion
• Sexyy Red

Hip-Hop favorite album

• Eminem, The Death of Slim Shady (Grâce Coup)
• Future & Metro Boomin, We Don’s Trust You
• Gunna, One of Wun
• Kendrick Lamar, GNX
• Tyler, The Creator, Chromakopia

Hip-Hop Favorite Song

• Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar, “Like That”
• Glorilla, “Tgif”
• Glorilla & Sexyy Red, “Whatchu Kno About Me”
• Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”
• Kendrick Lamar & Sza, “Luther”

Favorit R&B male artisteither

• Bryson Tiller
• Chris Brown
• Partynextdoor
• The Weeknd
• Usher

Favorite R&B female artist

• Kehlani
• Muni Long
• Summer Walker
• SZA
• Tyla

R&B favorite album

• Bryson Tiller, Bryson Tiller
• Partynextdoor, Partynextdoor 4 (P4)
• Partynextdoor & Drake, $ Ome $ exy $ NGOs 4 U
• SZA, SOS DELUXE: WOOL
• The Weeknd, Hurry Up Tomorrow

R&B favorite song

• Chris Brown, “residuals”
• Muni Long, “Made for Me”
• SZA, “Saturn”
• The Weeknd & Playboi Carti, “Timeless”
• Tommy Richman, “Million Dollar Baby”

Favorite Male Artist

• Bad Bunny
• Feid
• Pen weight
• Rauw Alejandro
• Tito Double p

Favorite female Latin artist

• Becky g
• Karol g
• Natti Natasha
• Shakira
• Young Miko

Favorite duo or group

• 50 caliber
• Girdle force
• Firm group
• Border Group
• Julión Álvarez and his northern band

Favorite Latin Album

• Bad Bunny, I had to throw more photos
• Governed force, Hurt but not repentant
• Pen weight, EXODUS
• Rauw Alejandro, Our thing
• Tito Double P, UNCOMFORTABLE

Favorite Latin song

• Bad Bunny, “DTMF”
• Floyymenor X Cris MJ, “Gata Only”
• Karol G, “if I had known you before”
• Oscar Maydon & Force governed, “Your wedding”
• Shakira, “single”

Favorite rock artist

• Hozier
• Linkin Park
• Pearl Jam
• Twenty One Pilots
• Zach Bryan

Favorite rock album

• Hozier, Unreal Uncareth: Unending
• KOE WETZEL, 9 Lives
• The Marías, Submarine
• Twenty One Pilots, CLAY
• Zach Bryan, The Great American Bar Scene

Favorite Rock Song

• Green Day, “Dilemma”
• Hozier, “Too Sweet”
• Linkin Park, “The Emtness Machine”
• Myles Smith, “Stargazing”
• Zach Bryan, “Pink Skies”

Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist

• Charli XCX
• David Guetta
• John Summit
• Lady Gaga
• Marshmello

Favorite Sound Band

• Arcane League of Legends: Season 2
• Hazbin Hotel (Original soundtrack)
• Moana 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) • Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson andic
• Twisters: The Album
• WICKED: The Soundtrack • Cynthia Eivo, Ariana Grande and Cast

Favorite Afrobeats artist

Favorite K-pop artist

• Ateez
• Jimin
• RM
• Rosé
• Stray Kids