Women Reign Supreme: 2025 AMAs Set to Spotlight Female Power, Legacy, and New Voices
- iWomanTV
- May 22
- 6 min read
Updated: May 27
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

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