The AMAs Are Back After 2 Years—Here are the Performers Taking the Stage
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After a two-year absence, the American Music Awards are finally returning for 2025 in Las Vegas, NV.
The American Music Awards are TONIGHT on @CBS and @paramountplus! Tune in at at 8pm ET | 5pm PT for a night of ✨SHOW STOPPING✨ performances and winners selected by ✨YOU✨! #AMAs pic.twitter.com/EQuXAi1D1m — American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2025
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So let's take a look at every artist who will be performing at the American Music Awards' big comeback.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: (L-R) Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift, and Halsey perform onstage at the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: (L-R) Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift, and Halsey perform onstage at the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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What Time Does the 2025 AMAs Start?
The American Music Awards start at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT and can be watched live on CBS as well as the Paramount+ streaming service.
The event can also be streamed live on different Penske Media platforms, including The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone, Gold Derby, Variety, Billboard, Deadline, WWD, and IndieWire.
Who is Hosting the 2025 AMAs?
The AMAs will be hosted by Jennifer Lopez for the second time. She had previously hosted the event in 2015.
On top of that, Lopez is a three-time American Music Award winner, having won the awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and Favorite Latin Artist twice.
Who is Performing at the 2025 AMAs?
Alongside JLo, the AMAs have announced eight additional performers who will be taking the stage.
Both Janet Jackson and Rod Stewart will be performing as recipients of the ICON Award and Lifetime Achievement Award, respectively.
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Additionally, Benson Boone, Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Lainey Wilson, and Reneé Rapp will perform.
Here are the songs we know will be performed:
Benson Boone: "American Heart"
Lainey Wilson: "Somewhere Over Laredo:
Reneé Rapp: "Leave Me Alone"
Who is Nominated for the 2025 AMAs?
Here are the artists with the most nominations at the 2025 American Music Awards:
Kendrick Lamar: 10 Nominations
Post Malone: 8 Nominations
Billie Eilish: 7 Nominations
Chappell Roan: 7 Nominations
Shaboozey: 7 Nominations
Taylor Swift: 6 Nominations
Beyoncé: 3 Nominations
Other artists nominated include Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Charlie xcx, Gracie Abrams, The Weeknd, and Jelly Roll.
Who Were the Winners of the Last AMAs?
The last American Music Awards were held in 2022, with Bad Bunny earning the most nominations with eight total and taking home two awards.
However, the big winner for the evening was Taylor Swift, who won six total awards, including Artist of the Year, Favorite Female Pop Artist, and Favorite Music Video.
With 40 total American Music Awards, Swift has won more than any artist in history.
Other big winners included Beyoncé, Morgan Wallen, BTS, Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, and Dove Cameron.
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