The 2025 American Music Awards on Paramount+ are set to honor the year’s biggest names in music with a star-studded ceremony live from Las Vegas, Nevada. The event takes place on Monday, May 26, 2025, and will recognize outstanding artists and songs from multiple genres, while paying tribute to U.S. troops and veterans for Memorial Day.
Jennifer Lopez will return as host, marking her second time leading the AMAs after her 2015 debut. A three-time AMA winner, Lopez will also perform during the telecast.
When to Watch
- Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT
- Channel: CBS
- Stream: Paramount+ (live with Paramount+ with SHOWTIME®, on-demand next day for all plans)
How to Watch the 2025 AMAs Without Cable
CBS will broadcast the 2025 AMAs live. Cord cutters can also stream the show on compatible devices using DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Paramount+.
Paramount+ will stream the ceremony live and on-demand. You can also watch on the Tony Awards App and website.
You can also catch CBS for free with an antenna and AntennaWeb is a great tool to find out which CBS affiliates are in your area.
You can find out more about each streaming service, below.
Watch the 2025 AMAs Live on DIRECTV
The Entertainment package includes CBS and over 90 channels for $86.99/month. Plans come with unlimited DVR storage and no contracts.
Watch the 2025 AMAs Live on Fubo
Stream the show on CBS with Fubo’s Pro plan. It offers 150+ channels for $84.99/month, plus unlimited hours of cloud DVR. New users can get $20 off their first month.
Watch the 2025 AMAs Live on Paramount+
Watch live with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan for $11.99/month. Stream the next day on-demand with the Essential plan for $5.99/month. All plans include a one-week free trial.
Watch the 2025 AMAs Live on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV includes CBS and 95+ channels for $82.99/month. It also comes with access to Disney+ and ESPN+, and offers unlimited DVR storage.
Watch the 2025 AMAs Live on YouTube TV
YouTube TV includes CBS and 100+ other channels for $82.99/month. Plans include unlimited DVR and allow six user accounts per household.
Full List of 2025 American Music Awards Nominees
- Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, Taylor Swift, Zach Bryan
- 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 feat. Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help, Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso, Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy), Teddy Swims – Lose Control
- 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
- New Artist of the Year: Benson Boone, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Lola Young, The Marías, ROSÉ, Teddy Swims, Tommy Richman, Tyla
- Favorite Music Video: Benson Boone, KAROL G, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, Shaboozey
- Favorite Male Pop Artist: Benson Boone, Bruno Mars, Hozier, Teddy Swims, The Weeknd
- Favorite Female Pop Artist: Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift
- Favorite Pop Album: Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft, Charli XCX – Brat, Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet, Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department
- Favorite Pop Song: Benson Boone – Beautiful Things, Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile, Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso, Teddy Swims – Lose Control
- Favorite Male Country Artist: Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Shaboozey
- Favorite Female Country Artist: Beyoncé, Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney
- Favorite Country Duo or Group: Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Parmalee, The Red Clay Strays, Zac Brown Band
- Favorite Country Album: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter, Jelly Roll – Whitsitt Chapel, Megan Moroney – Lucky, Post Malone – F-1 Trillion, Shaboozey – Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going
- Favorite Country Song: Jelly Roll – Need a Favor, Koe Wetzel & Jessie Murph – High Road, Luke Combs – Fast Car, Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help, Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
- Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist: Drake, Eminem, Future, Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, The Creator
- Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist: Doechii, GloRilla, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Sexxy Red
- Favorite Hip-Hop Album: Eminem – The Death of Slim Shady, Future & Metro Boomin – We Don’t Trust You, Gunna – One of Wun, Kendrick Lamar – GNX, Tyler, The Creator – Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale
- Favorite Hip-Hop Song: Future & Metro Boomin – Like That, GloRilla – Yeah Glo!, Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us, Kendrick Lamar – euphoria, Sexxy Red – SkeeYee
- Favorite Male R&B Artist: Bryson Tiller, Chris Brown, PARTYNEXTDOOR, The Weeknd, Usher
- Favorite Female R&B Artist: Kehlani, Muni Long, Summer Walker, SZA, Tyla
- Favorite R&B Album: Bryson Tiller – Serenity, PARTYNEXTDOOR – PARTYNEXTDOOR 4, SZA – Lana, The Weeknd – The Idol
- Favorite R&B Song: Chris Brown – Residuals, Muni Long – Made For Me, SZA – Saturn, The Weeknd & Playboi Carti – Timeless, Tommy Richman – Million Dollar Baby
- Favorite Male Latin Artist: Bad Bunny, Feid, Peso Pluma, Rauw Alejandro, Tito Double P
- Favorite Female Latin Artist: Becky G, KAROL G, Natti Natasha, Shakira, Young Miko
- Favorite Latin Duo or Group: Calibre 50, Fuerza Regida, Grupo Firme, Grupo Frontera, Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda
- Favorite Latin Album: Bad Bunny – Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, Fuerza Regida – Pa Las Baby’s Y Belikeada, Peso Pluma – GÉNESIS, Rauw Alejandro – Playa Saturno, Tito Double P – Rancheritas
- Favorite Latin Song: Bad Bunny – DtMF, Floy
