Women Reign Supreme: 2025 AMAs Set to Spotlight Female Power, Legacy, and New Voices

When the American Music Awards (AMAs) return on May 26, 2025, it won’t just be a night of high-octane performances and fierce competition — it will be a celebration of the power, resilience, and range of women in music. With a lineup that elevates iconic voices, emerging visionaries, and genre-defying artistry, this year’s AMAs promise to be a defining moment for female excellence across the industry.

Jennifer Lopez: Hosting, Performing, and Commanding the Stage

Jennifer Lopez returns to the AMA stage not just as a host, but as a headlining performer. A multi-hyphenate icon known for breaking boundaries in entertainment, Lopez embodies the spirit of the night: commanding, creative, and culturally defining. Her presence guarantees a show-stopping experience — a reminder that for women in music, there are no limits.

Chappell Roan Makes History

Among this year’s most anticipated appearances is rising star Chappell Roan, who has already secured her place in AMA history as the only artist nominated in all three of the show’s brand-new categories: Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Social Song of the Year. Her fearless, genre-blending style and emotionally raw storytelling mark her as a voice for a new generation — bold, unapologetic, and unignorable.

Taylor Swift Eyes Another Milestone

With a record-breaking 40 AMA wins already under her belt, Taylor Swift could further cement her legacy as the most decorated artist in the show's history. Swifties are abuzz with speculation that her upcoming performance could come with a major reveal — possibly Reputation (Taylor’s Version). Her continued dominance isn't just a reflection of her artistry; it’s a tribute to her power as a woman in full control of her creative narrative.

Beyoncé, SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More

Also lighting up the nominations list are trailblazing women like Beyoncé, whose Cowboy Carter album earned three nods for its innovative fusion of genres. SZA, Sabrina Carpenter, Gracie Abrams, and Doechii are all part of this year’s powerhouse female lineup, reflecting a shift toward greater visibility and celebration of women across musical styles.

Rising Stars and Firsts for Women

This year’s AMAs double as a launchpad for new voices. Doechii, Gracie Abrams, and Lola Young are all first-time nominees whose music resonates with deeply personal themes, feminist storytelling, and genre-pushing creativity. Their inclusion signals an industry finally making room for a broader spectrum of female experiences and voices.

Kendrick Lamar Leads the Pack — But Women Define the Narrative

Though Kendrick Lamar tops the nomination list with ten nods — thanks to his hit single “Not Like Us” — the heart of the show belongs to the women shifting the industry’s pulse. Artists like Billie Eilish, Roan, and Shaboozey (also with seven nominations each), along with Lady Gaga and Swift, are shaping the cultural conversation. Whether through innovation, reinvention, or resilience, they are redefining what musical success looks like.

Fan Power and Global Influence

Unlike other major awards shows, the AMAs are determined entirely by fans — a powerful reminder of the relationship between artists and their communities. And with expanded categories spotlighting K-pop, Latin, Afrobeats, and Global Artist, the AMAs embrace the international sounds driven by women worldwide.

A Night Where Women Take Center Stage

As the lights come up on the 2025 AMAs, all eyes will be on the women who are writing the next chapter in music history — not from the sidelines, but from center stage. Whether it’s J.Lo commanding the spotlight, Beyoncé bending genre and expectation, or rising stars stepping into long-overdue recognition, one thing is certain: this night belongs to them.

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)”

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

Chappell Roan The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess

Charli xcx BRAT

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 BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN

Megan Moroney AM I OKAY?

Post Malone F-1 Trillion

Shaboozey Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going

FAVORITE COUNTRY SONG

Jelly Roll “I Am Not Okay”

Koe Wetzel & Jessie Murph “High Road”

Luke Combs “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma”

Post Malone Featuring 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

Sexyy Red

FAVORITE HIP-HOP ALBUM

Eminem The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)

Future & Metro Boomin WE DON’T TRUST YOU

Gunna one of wun

Kendrick Lamar GNX

Tyler, The Creator CHROMAKOPIA

FAVORITE HIP-HOP SONG

Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar “Like That”

GloRilla “TGIF”

GloRilla & Sexyy Red “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME”

Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us”

Kendrick Lamar & SZA “Luther”

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 Bryson Tiller

PARTYNEXTDOOR PARTYNEXTDOOR 4 (P4)

PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake $ome $exy $ongs 4 U

SZA SOS Deluxe: LANA

The Weeknd Hurry Up Tomorrow

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 DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS

Fuerza Regida Dolido Pero No Arrepentido

Peso Pluma ÉXODO

Rauw Alejandro Cosa Nuestra

Tito Double P INCÓMODO

FAVORITE LATIN SONG

Bad Bunny “DtMF”

FloyyMenor X Cris Mj “Gata Only”

KAROL G “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”

Oscar Maydon & Fuerza Regida “Tu Boda”

Shakira “Soltera”

FAVORITE ROCK ARTIST

Hozier

Linkin Park

Pearl Jam

Twenty One Pilots

Zach Bryan

FAVORITE ROCK ALBUM

Hozier Unreal Unearth: Unending

Koe Wetzel 9 livesThe Marías Submarine

Twenty One Pilots Clancy

Zach Bryan The Great American Bar Scene

FAVORITE ROCK SONG

Green Day “Dilemma”

Hozier “Too Sweet”

Linkin Park “The Emptiness Machine”

Myles Smith “Stargazing”

Zach Bryan “Pink Skies”

FAVORITE DANCE/ELECTRONIC ARTIST

Charli xcx

David Guetta

John Summit

Lady Gaga

Marshmello

FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK

Arcane League of Legends: Season 2

Hazbin Hotel (Original Soundtrack)

Moana 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) • Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson and Cast

Twisters: The Album

Wicked: The Soundtrack • Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Cast

FAVORITE AFROBEATS ARTIST

Asake

Rema

Tems

Tyla

Wizkid

FAVORITE K-POP ARTIST

ATEEZ

Jimin

RM

ROSÉ

Stray Kids