American Music Awards 2025: Event date, time, host, performances, presenters, guest appearances, nominees and where to watch

The American Music Awards 2025 will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. The show celebrates music artists and is based on fan votes. This year includes well-known performers, high-profile nominees and multiple award categories.

Event Date, Time and Where to Watch

The 2025 AMAs will be held on May 26. The show will begin at 8 p.m. ET or 5 p.m. PT. It will air on CBS and will also be available to stream live through Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. Viewers without cable can still watch the show live with a Paramount+ premium subscription. The basic tier allows on-demand viewing after the show.

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Host and Performances

Jennifer Lopez will host the 2025 AMAs. She will also perform during the show. Janet Jackson will receive the Icon Award and perform. Rod Stewart will accept the Lifetime Achievement Award and will perform as well. Other artists scheduled to perform include Benson Boone, Blake Shelton, Reneé Rapp, Lainey Wilson, Gwen Stefani and Gloria Estefan.

Presenters and Guest Appearances

The event will include appearances by various celebrities. Presenters include Alix Earle, Cara Delevingne, Ciara, Dan + Shay, Dylan Efron, Jordan Chiles, Kai Cenat, Megan Moroney, Nikki Glaser, Shaboozey, Tiffany Haddish and Wayne Brady. These guests will present awards and introduce performances.

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Top Nominees

Kendrick Lamar leads the list with 10 nominations. He is followed by Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey. The categories include Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year.

Notable Categories and Contenders

Nominees for Artist of the Year include Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Taylor Swift. For Album of the Year, top names include Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift. Song of the Year contenders include Benson Boone, Kendrick Lamar, and Shaboozey. Collaboration of the Year and Social Song of the Year also feature a wide range of artists.

FAQs

How can I watch the American Music Awards 2025 without cable?
You can stream the show live with the Paramount+ premium tier or watch on CBS through a live TV provider.

Who are the top nominees at the 2025 AMAs?
Kendrick Lamar has 10 nominations. Other top contenders include Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey.