The 2025 American Music Awards are set to dazzle fans once again, with this year’s event hosted by the multi-talented Jennifer Lopez. Scheduled to air live from Las Vegas on May 26, the awards ceremony promises a night filled with excitement, music, and celebration of the year’s top artists. The nominees have just been unveiled, and the competition is fierce!
Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with an impressive ten nominations, showcasing his continued dominance in the music industry. Following closely behind is Post Malone, who has received eight nominations. The talented Billie Eilish, along with rising stars Chappell Roan and Shaboozey, are not far behind, each securing seven nominations. Other notable artists include Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, and Taylor Swift, all of whom received six nods.
The nominations cover a wide range of categories, reflecting the diverse landscape of today’s music scene. Key categories include Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and many more. The full list of nominees is as follows:
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 & 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 & Bruno Mars “Die With A Smile”
Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen “I Had Some Help”
Sabrina Carpenter “Espresso”
Shaboozey “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
Teddy Swims “Lose Control”
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Kendrick Lamar & SZA “Luther”
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars “Die With A Smile”
Marshmello & Kane Brown “Miles on It”
Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen “I Had Some Help”
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars “APT.”
Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone “Fortnight”
SOCIAL SONG OF THE YEAR
Chappell Roan “HOT TO GO!”
Djo “End of Beginning”
Doechii “Anxiety”
Lola Young “Messy”
Shaboozey “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
Tommy Richman “Million Dollar Baby”
FAVORITE TOURING ARTIST
Billie Eilish
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Taylor Swift
Zach Bryan
FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO
Benson Boone “Beautiful Things”
KAROL G “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us”
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars “Die With A Smile”
Shaboozey “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
In a particularly exciting development, BLACKPINK’s Rosé has received two nominations this year. She and Bruno Mars are nominated for Collaboration of the Year for their hit song “APT.” This track will face stiff competition from other notable collaborations, including Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” and Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With A Smile.” Additionally, Rosé is nominated for Favorite K-Pop Artist, alongside fellow nominees ATEEZ, BTS’s Jimin and RM, and Stray Kids.
The 2025 American Music Awards will air live from Las Vegas on Memorial Day, May 26, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on ABC and Paramount+. Fans are encouraged to participate in the voting process, which is open until May 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Votes can be cast on the American Music Awards’ official website or through their Instagram profile, @AMAs.
As the countdown to the awards ceremony begins, fans are eagerly awaiting to see who will take home the coveted trophies. With such a diverse lineup of nominees, this year's AMAs promises to be a memorable event filled with surprises and unforgettable performances. Who will be your pick for the night? Stay tuned!
