Billie Eilish was crowned as the great winner of the night.
After a pause since 2022, the American Music Awards (AMAS) returned on May 26, 2025, celebrating their 51st edition in the luxurious resort Las Vegas Fontainebleau. The ceremony, conducted by Jennifer Lopez, marked a significant change by first moving from Los Angeles to the vibrant city of entertainment. Transmitted by CBS and available in streaming through Paramount+the gala sought to revitalize the awards and attract new audiences with a renewed production and live shows
Billie Eilish: The artist of the year
Billie Eilish consecrated himself as the great winner of the night, taking seven awards, including those of the artist of the year, album of the year and song of the year. Although he could not attend due to his European tour, Eilish sent an emotional message of thanks to his fans, who voted for her in these categories
Tributes to music legends
The gala also paid tribute to iconic music figures. Janet Jackson received the Icon Award for his career and cultural influence, while Rod Stewart was recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award at 80 years.
Notable absences and criticism of the gala
Despite the expectations, the ceremony had the absence of several outstanding nominees, including Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar. This situation generated criticism about the current relevance of Ams and the lack of representation of emerging artists in the event.
Prominent winners of the Ams 2025
- Artist of the year: Billie Eilish
- New artist of the year: Gracie Abrams
- Album of the year: “Hit me hard and soft” – Billie Eilish
- Song of the year: “Birds of a feather” – Billie Eilish
- Collaboration of the year: “Die with a smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
- Favorite female pop artist: Billie Eilish
- Favorite male pop artist: Benson Boone
- Favorite tour artist: Billie Eilish
- Favorite music video: “Die with a smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
- Favorite female Latin artist: Becky G.
- Favorite Latin artist: Bad Bunny
- Favorite Latin Album: “I had to throw more photos” – Bad Bunny
- Favorite Latin song: “If I had known you before” – Karol G
Despite the criticism, the MAMA 2025 managed to highlight emerging and consecrated artists, reaffirming their role in the music industry. The ceremony made it clear that, although it faces challenges, it remains a reference in the celebration of global music.
