27-05-2025
Billie Eilish sweeps 2025 AMAs, BTS' RM wins Best K-pop Artist. Full winners list
Singer Billie Eilish was the star of the 2025 American Music Awards (AMA) as she walked away with seven trophies, including the coveted Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (Hit Me Hard and Soft), and Song of the Year (Birds of a Feather). The award ceremony was held on Memorial Day (May 27, IST) and was hosted by Jennifer did not attend the event in person, and she accepted her awards virtually with a heartfelt video message. Expressing her gratitude to fans and the AMAs, she thanked everyone for their continued support and celebrated the power of music to connect people across the accepting her award for 'Artist of the Year' at the # Billie Eilish Society (@BillieSociety) May 27, 2025While Eilish's clean sweep made headlines, SZA also emerged victorious, picking up Favourite Female R&B Artist and Favourite R&B Song for her dreamy hit 'Saturn'. Accepting her awards on-air, she said, 'This song was a risk, but I knew if it reached the right hearts, it would stick. Thank you for proving that right.'
In a standout moment for Korean music fans, RM of BTS bagged Favourite K-Pop Artist, beating strong contenders including ROS, Stray Kids, and bandmate Jimin. RM, who's been praised for blending philosophical depth with sleek production, earned acclaim for his genre-bending solo work in 'Right Place, Wrong Person'.advertisementMeanwhile, Rose shared a nomination with Bruno Mars in the Collaboration of the Year category for 'APT', highlighting her growing crossover of the other highlights also includes 'Arcane League of Legends', which won an award for Best Favourite Soundtrack. The track features Indian-American rapper Raja Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars bagged Collaboration of the Year and Favourite Music Video for 'Die With a Smile', while Eminem returned to form with wins in hip-hop. Beyonc, meanwhile, added a new genre to her trophy case, winning Favourite Female Country Artist and Country Album for 'Cowboy Carter'.Gracie Abrams was named New Artist of the Year, while Tyla, Doechii, and Shakira picked up key wins in Afrobeats, social media-driven music, and Latin categories, the full winners list:Artist of the Year: Billie EilishNew Artist of the Year: Gracie AbramsAlbum of the Year: Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and SoftSong of the Year: Billie Eilish – Birds of a FeatherCollaboration of the Year: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a SmileFavourite Female Pop Artist: Billie EilishFavourite Male Pop Artist: Bruno MarsFavourite Pop Album: Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and SoftadvertisementFavourite Pop Song: Billie Eilish – Birds of a FeatherFavourite Touring Artist: Billie EilishFavourite Female R&B Artist: SZAFavourite R&B Song: SZA – SaturnFavourite R&B Album: The Weeknd – Hurry Up TomorrowFavourite Male R&B Artist: The WeekndFavourite Male Hip-Hop Artist: EminemFavourite Female Hip-Hop Artist: Megan Thee StallionFavourite Hip-Hop Album: Eminem – The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grce)Favourite Hip-Hop Song: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like UsFavourite Female Country Artist: BeyoncFavourite Country Album: Beyonc – Cowboy CarterFavourite Male Country Artist: Post MaloneFavourite Country Song: Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen – I Had Some HelpFavourite K-Pop Artist: RMFavourite Afrobeats Artist: TylaFavourite Latin Artist (Male): Bad BunnyFavourite Latin Artist (Female): Becky GFavourite Latin Song: Shakira – SolteraFavourite Rock Artist: Twenty One PilotsFavourite Dance/Electronic Artist: Lady GagaFavourite Soundtrack: Arcane League of Legends: Season 2Social Song of the Year: Doechii – AnxietyFavourite Music Video: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
