Planning on tuning in to The 2025 American Music Awards?
The 2025 American Music Awards are here, returning live after a three-year hiatus and bringing some of the biggest names in music to the stage. Airing tonight, May 26, the fan-voted ceremony will broadcast live from the Fontainebleau Las Vegas and, for the first time, on CBS.
This year’s AMAs have been moved from their traditional November slot to Memorial Day, with the network promising special tributes to U.S. troops. The evening will also include a presentation of the Veterans Voice Award to Zac Brown for his work supporting veterans, per Fox News.
Fans can expect a night packed with performances, awards, and appearances from top artists across genres.
When and Where to Watch the 2025 AMAs
The 2025 AMAs will air tonight at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. If you don’t have cable, several streaming services are offering free trials that will allow you to tune in to the show live.
DIRECTV is offering a five-day free trial for new subscribers, giving access to CBS and over 90 live channels. Hulu + Live TV offers a three-day free trial, while Paramount+ with Showtime provides a seven-day free trial — all of which will carry the AMAs broadcast.
For viewers hoping to watch for free, signing up for a trial with one of these services is the simplest option.
Hosts, Performers, and Top Nominees
Jennifer Lopez will host this year’s ceremony, marking her second time as AMA host since first taking the reins in 2015. The night’s major honors include the Icon Award for Janet Jackson and a lifetime achievement tribute to Rod Stewart.
The performance lineup is stacked, featuring artists like Benson Boone, Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Reneé Rapp, Lainey Wilson, Becky G and Manuel Turizo, Alex Warren, and more.
In terms of nominations, Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with 10 nods, followed closely by Post Malone with eight. Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey each have seven nominations.
Among the evening’s most anticipated honors are:
Artist of the Year:
- Ariana Grande
- Billie Eilish
- Chappell Roan
- Kendrick Lamar
- Morgan Wallen
- Post Malone
- Sabrina Carpenter
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
- Zach Bryan
New Artist of the Year:
- Benson Boone
- Chappell Roan
- Gracie Abrams
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
- Tommy Richman
Album of the Year:
- Beyoncé — Cowboy Carter
- Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard and Soft
- Chappell Roan — The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
- Charli XCX — Brat
- Gracie Abrams — The Secret of Us
- Future and Metro Boomin — We Don’t Trust You
- Kendrick Lamar — GNX
- Post Malone — F-1 Trillion
- Sabrina Carpenter — Short n’ Sweet
- Taylor Swift — The Tortured Poets Department
Song of the Year:
- Benson Boone — “Beautiful Things”
- Billie Eilish — “Birds of a Feather”
- Chappell Roan — “Good Luck, Babe!”
- Hozier — “Too Sweet”
- Kendrick Lamar — “Not Like Us”
- Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars — “Die with a Smile”
- Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen — “I Had Some Help”
- Sabrina Carpenter — “Espresso”
- Shaboozey — “A Bar Song” (Tipsy)
- Teddy Swims — “Lose Control”
With an all-star lineup and fierce competition across categories, tonight’s American Music Awards promises to deliver unforgettable moments for music fans worldwide.
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How to Watch the 2025 American Music Awards Live: Time, Streaming, & Key Details