Billie Eilish Leads with Seven Awards; SZA, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Eminem Among Other Big Winners
The 2025 American Music Awards lit up CBS on Monday night (May 26) with unforgettable performances, surprise wins, and standout red carpet moments. Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, the night saw Billie Eilish emerge as the biggest winner, sweeping all seven categories she was nominated in, including the prestigious Artist of the Year.
Top Honors: Billie Eilish Sweeps Seven Categories
Billie Eilish took home major awards including:
- Artist of the Year
- Album of the Year for Hit Me Hard and Soft
- Song of the Year for “Birds of a Feather”
- Favorite Pop Album
- Favorite Pop Song
- Favorite Female Pop Artist
- Favorite Touring Artist
Her dominance continues to redefine the landscape of modern pop.
SZA and R&B Excellence
SZA claimed two major awards live on air:
- Favorite Female R&B Artist
- Favorite R&B Song for “Saturn”
The performance of “Saturn” and her acceptance speech were among the night’s emotional highlights.
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars: Collaboration of the Year
The duo of Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars won Collaboration of the Year and Favorite Music Video for their visually stunning single “Die With a Smile.” Bruno also secured Favorite Male Pop Artist, while Gaga took home Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist.
Hip-Hop Icons: Eminem and Kendrick Lamar Take the Stage (Virtually)
Eminem delivered a video message while accepting:
- Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist
- Favorite Hip-Hop Album for The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)
Kendrick Lamar won Favorite Hip-Hop Song for “Not Like Us.”
Beyoncé’s Country Music Triumph
Proving her versatility, Beyoncé took home:
- Favorite Female Country Artist
- Favorite Country Album for Cowboy Carter
Her success marked a historic crossover moment in country music.
New Talent: Gracie Abrams Named New Artist of the Year
Emerging pop talent Gracie Abrams was awarded New Artist of the Year, setting the stage for a promising career.
Other Notable Wins
- Social Song of the Year: “Anxiety” by Doechii
- Favorite Male R&B Artist: The Weeknd
- Favorite Latin Artist: Bad Bunny and Becky G
- Favorite Rock Artist: Twenty One Pilots
- Favorite Afrobeats Artist: Tyla
- Favorite K-Pop Artist: RM
- Favorite Soundtrack: Arcane League of Legends: Season 2
2025 American Music Awards Winners – Full List
Artist of the Year
Winner: Billie Eilish
Nominees: Ariana Grande, Chappell Roan, Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, Taylor Swift, Zach Bryan
New Artist of the Year
Winner: Gracie Abrams
Album of the Year
Winner: Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish
Song of the Year
Winner: “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
Collaboration of the Year
Winner: “Die With a Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Social Song of the Year
Winner: “Anxiety” – Doechii
Favorite Touring Artist
Winner: Billie Eilish
Favorite Music Video
Winner: “Die With A Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Favorite Pop Categories
- Male Artist: Bruno Mars
- Female Artist: Billie Eilish
- Album: Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish
- Song: “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
Favorite Country Categories
- Male Artist: Post Malone
- Female Artist: Beyoncé
- Duo/Group: Dan + Shay
- Album: Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
- Song: “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen
Favorite Hip-Hop Categories
- Male Artist: Eminem
- Female Artist: Megan Thee Stallion
- Album: The Death of Slim Shady – Eminem
- Song: “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
Favorite R&B Categories
- Male Artist: The Weeknd
- Female Artist: SZA
- Album: Hurry Up Tomorrow – The Weeknd
- Song: “Saturn” – SZA
Favorite Latin Categories
- Male Artist: Bad Bunny
- Female Artist: Becky G
- Duo/Group: Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda
- Album: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS – Bad Bunny
- Song: “Soltera” – Shakira
Favorite Rock Categories
- Artist: Twenty One Pilots
- Album: Clancy – Twenty One Pilots
- Song: “The Emptiness Machine” – Linkin Park
Other Categories
- Dance/Electronic Artist: Lady Gaga
- Soundtrack: Arcane League of Legends: Season 2
- Afrobeats Artist: Tyla
- K-Pop Artist: RM
The 2025 American Music Awards, produced by Dick Clark Productions (a Penske Media Eldridge company), once again showcased the diversity, talent, and evolution of the global music scene.
Let us know your favorite moments or biggest surprises from the night!
