The 2025 American Music Awards were nothing short of legendary as Billie Eilish swept the night with a historic seven wins, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for Hit Me Hard and Soft.
The star-studded ceremony, produced by Dick Clark Productions and broadcast live from Las Vegas, brought together music’s biggest names under one roof.
A Night of Triumph for Billie Eilish
Eilish’s powerful run at the AMAs saw her take home every single award she was nominated for:
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Artist of the Year
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Album of the Year (Hit Me Hard and Soft)
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Song of the Year (Birds of a Feather)
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Favourite Pop Album
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Favourite Female Pop Artist
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Favourite Pop Song
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Favourite Touring Artist
Her performance and clean sweep solidified her as the night’s undeniable queen.
Beyoncé & Post Malone Go Country
Beyoncé also made history by winning:
In an unexpected twist, Post Malone earned his first country music award, winning Favourite Male Country Artist.
Eminem’s Return to Glory
After a 15-year AMA hiatus, Eminem roared back with two major wins:
His comeback highlighted the genre’s evolution and his enduring influence.
Jennifer Lopez Hosts with Fire
Jennifer Lopez returned as host for the first time in a decade, kicking off the show with a fiery medley of 23 of the year’s top hits. Her electric presence set the tone for an unforgettable night.
Janet Jackson Receives Icon Award
Janet Jackson was honored with the Icon Award and delivered her first televised performance in seven years. Her emotional speech celebrated hard work and resilience:
“We never set out to be famous. We just loved music… I hope my story inspires others to chase their dreams.”
Rod Stewart Closes the Show
Legendary rocker Rod Stewart closed the night with “Forever Young”, following a heartfelt tribute and Lifetime Achievement Award presentation by five of his children.
Complete List of 2025 AMA Winners
Here are some key categories and winners:
🏆 Top Awards:
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Artist of the Year: Billie Eilish
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New Artist of the Year: Gracie Abrams
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Album of the Year: Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
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Song of the Year: Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
🎤 Pop Category:
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Favourite Female Pop Artist: Billie Eilish
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Favourite Male Pop Artist: Bruno Mars
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Favourite Pop Album: Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
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Favourite Pop Song: Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
🎶 Country Category:
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Favourite Female Country Artist: Beyoncé
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Favourite Male Country Artist: Post Malone
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Favourite Country Album: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
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Favourite Country Song: Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help
🎧 Hip-Hop & R&B:
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Favourite Male Hip-Hop Artist: Eminem
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Favourite Hip-Hop Album: Eminem – The Death of Slim Shady
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Favourite Female R&B Artist: SZA
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Favourite R&B Album: The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow
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Favourite R&B Song: SZA – Saturn
🌍 Global & Genre Highlights:
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Favourite Afrobeat Artist: Tyla
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Favourite K-Pop Artist: RM
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Favourite Latin Artist (Male): Bad Bunny
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Favourite Dance/Electronic Artist: Lady Gaga
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Favourite Soundtrack: Arcane: League of Legends – Season 2
Final Thoughts
The 2025 American Music Awards marked a historic year for genre crossovers, legendary returns, and female dominance in the music industry. With standout performances and emotional tributes, the night reaffirmed why the AMAs remain one of music’s most anticipated events.
