The ceremony, held on the night of the day of the fallen, He had the driving of Jennifer Lópezwho was also in charge of inaugurating the show with a musical presentation that has given what to talk about, because he not only made a potpourri with songs by Beyoncé, Eilish, Shaboozey, Chappell Roan, among others; He also presented a dance number where he kissed his dancers.
During the evening, SZA won a favorite R&B female artist and R&B favorite song for Saturn; while Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars won favorite music video and collaboration of the year for Die with a smile; In addition, Mars won the favorite male pop artist and Gaga’s prize that of a favorite dance/electronic artist.
Eminem, who was not present at the ceremony, was felt with a projected video in which he thanked the prize as a favorite hip-hop artist and hip-hop favorite album for The Death of Slim Shady (Grâce Coup).
Beyoncé consecrated himself as the favorite country female artist, and favorite country album Cowboy Carter.
Latin America also said present with a outstanding presentation of Gloria Estefan on the stage of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. CONGA, Rhythm Is Gonna Get You and The neighbor, They were some of the successes with which the Latin pop queen put the attendees to dance.
For his part, Bad Bunny took home the prize for a favorite male artist and favorite Latin album for I had to throw more photos. Becky G (favorite female Latin artist), Julión Álvarez and his northern band (favorite duo or group), and Shakira (favorite Latin song by Single woman)”, They were the other Latin exponents honored on the night of May 26.
The gala was marked by the Return of Janet Jacksonwho received the 2025 icon award and held his first television performance in seven years.
“My family and I never dream of being famous. They did not raise us like this. We always had a special love for music, dance and song, and fame came with hard work and dedication. My story, the history of my family, is truly an American story. This would only have happened in the United States.”
Finally, Sir Rod Stewart received the trajectory award and ended the night with Forever Young.
Winners
Next, Diario Las Américas presents the list of winners of the American Music Awards 2025.
Artist of the year
Ariana Grande
Billie Eilish – Winner
Chappell Roan
Kendrick Lamar
Morgan Wallen
Post Malone
Sabrina Carpenter
SZA
Taylor Swift
New artist of the year
Benson Boone
Chappell Roan
Gracie Abrams – Winner
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
Tommy Richman
Album of the year (new category)
Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter
Billie Eilish, Hit me hard and soft – Winner
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 – Winner
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 subm help
Sabrina Carpenter, Espresso
Shaboozey, A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Teddy Swims, Control
Collaboration of the year
Kendrick Lamar & Sza, Luther
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, Die with a smile – Winners
Marshmello & Kane Brown, Thousands on it
Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen, I had subm 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 – Winner
Lola Young, Messy
Shaboozey, A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Tommy Richman, Million Dollar Baby
Favorite tour artist
Billie Eilish – Winner
Luke combs
Morgan Wallen
Taylor Swift
Zach Bryan
Favorite music video
Benson Boone, Beautiful Things
Karol G, If before I had met you
Kendrick Lamar, Not like us
Lady Gaga & Bruno MarsDie with a Smile – Winners
Shaboozey, A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Favorite male pop artist
Benson Boone
Bruno Mars – Winner
Hozier
Teddy Swims
The Weeknd
Favorite female pop artist
Billie Eilish – Winner
Chappell Roan
Lady Gaga
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
Favorite pop album
Billie Eilish, Hit me hard and soft – Winner
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 – Winner
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, Die with a smile
Sabrina Carpenter, Espresso
Teddy Swims, Control
Favorite Male Country Artist
Jelly Roll
Luke combs
Morgan Wallen
Post Malone – Winner
Shaboozey
Favorite female country artist
Beyoncé – Winner
She Langley
Kacey Musgraves
Lainey Wilson
Megan Moroney
Favorite duo or country group
Winner: Dan + Shay
Old Dominion
Parmalee
The Red Clay Strays
Zac Brown Band
Favorite Country album
Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter – Winner
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 Sub Help – WINNER
Shaboozey, A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Favorite male hip-hop artist
Drake
Eminem – Winner
Future
Kendrick Lamar
Tyler, The Creator
Favorite female hip-hop artist
Doechii
Glorilla
Latto
Megan The Stallion – Winner
Sexyy Red
Hip-Hop favorite album
Eminem, The Death of Slim Shady (Grâce Coup) – Winner
Future & Metro Boomin, We Don’s Trust You
Gunna, One of Wun
Kendrick Lamar, GNX
Tyler, The Creator, Chromakopia
Hip-Hop Favorite Song
Future, Boomin & Kendrick Lamar, Like that
Glorilla, TGIF
Glorilla & Sexyy Red, Whatchu Kno About Me
Kendrick LamarNot like us – WINNER
Kendrick Lamar & Sza, Luther
Favorite R&B male artist
Bryson Tiller
Chris Brown
Partynextdoor
The Weeknd – Winner
Usher
Favorite R&B female artist
Kehlani
Muni Long
Summer Walker
SZA – Winner
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 – WINNER
R&B favorite song
The Weeknd & Playboi Carti, Timeless
Chris Brown, Residuals
Muni Long, Made for me
SZA, Saturn – WINNER
Tommy Richman, Million Dollar Baby
Favorite Male Artist
Bad Bunny – Winner
Feid
Pen weight
Rauw Alejandro
Tito Double p
Favorite female Latin artist
Becky G – Winner
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 – Winners
Favorite Latin Album
Bad Bunny, I had to throw more photos – winner
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 before I had met you
Oscar Maydon & Force governed, Your wedding
Shakira, single – winner
Favorite rock artist
Hozier
Linkin Park
Pearl Jam
Twenty One Pilots – Winner
Zach Bryan
Favorite rock album
Hozier, Unreal Uncareth: Unending
KOE WETZEL, 9 Lives
The Marías, Submarine
Twenty One Pilots, Clancy – Winner
Zach Bryan, The Great American Bar Scene
Favorite Rock Song
Green Day, Dilemma
Hozier, Too Sweet
Linkin Park, The Emtness Machine – Winner
Myles Smith, Stargazing
Zach Bryan, Pink Skies
Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist
Charli XCX
David Guetta
John Summit
Lady Gaga – Winner
Marshmello
Favorite Sound Band
Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 – Winner
Hazbin Hotel (Original soundtrack)
Moana 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) • Aulii Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson and Punus
Twisters: The Album
WICKED: The Soundtrack • Cynthia Eivo, Ariana Grande and Cast
Favorite Afrobeats artist
Asake
Row
Tems
Tyla – Winner
Wizkid
Favorite K-pop artist
Ateez
Jimin
RM – Winner
Rosé
Stray Kids
