2025 AMAs winners: Who claimed the top awards?
Eilish won Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for "Birds of a Feather", along with Favorite Female Pop Artist. Her album "HIT ME HARD AND SOFT" also secured Album of the Year and Favorite Pop Album. Beyoncé took home Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album for "COWBOY CARTER". Eminem earned Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Hip-Hop Album for "The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)".
SZA was recognized with Favorite R&B Song for "Saturn" and Favorite Female R&B Artist. Post Malone, with multiple nominations, won Favorite Male Country Artist and Favorite Country Song with Morgan Wallen for "I Had Some Help".
Gracie Abrams was awarded New Artist of the Year, and Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars won Collaboration of the Year and Favorite Music Video for "Die With A Smile".
Special honors went to Janet Jackson, who received the Icon Award, and Rod Stewart, who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The fan-voted show also featured high-energy performances from Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson, and more. Kendrick Lamar led nominations with 10 nods.
Coinciding with Memorial Day, the ceremony included several tributes to U.S. service members. The AMAs are produced by Dick Clark Productions and broadcast live across multiple platforms.
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