Billie Eilish dominated the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) on Monday night, claiming Artist of the Year and winning all seven categories in which she was nominated. The glitzy ceremony took place at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas.
The 23-year-old pop sensation, celebrated for her distinctive sound and artistic vision, also took home Album of the Year for Hit Me Hard and Soft and Favourite Touring Artist. Currently performing in Europe, Eilish accepted her awards via video message.
“This is unbelievable. I’m honestly speechless,” she said. “I wish I could be there with you all tonight.”
Eilish triumphed over a strong lineup of contenders including Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and Morgan Wallen—none of whom were present at the event.
Gracie Abrams, whose viral hit That’s So True catapulted her into the spotlight, was awarded New Artist of the Year. Also speaking remotely, Abrams thanked her fans: “You’ve reminded me that there’s still so much light in the world.”
SZA claimed two major R&B honors: Favourite Female R&B Artist and Favourite R&B Song for Saturn. Meanwhile, Becky G secured the title of Favourite Female Latin Artist.
In a groundbreaking moment, Beyoncé won her first-ever AMA awards in country music, taking home Favourite Female Country Artist and Favourite Country Album for her genre-crossing project Cowboy Carter. Post Malone was named Favourite Male Country Artist.
Despite leading the night with 10 nominations, Kendrick Lamar walked away with only one win: Favourite Hip-Hop Song for Not Like Us.
The show opened with a high-energy six-minute medley by host Jennifer Lopez, featuring 23 hits from the year’s nominees—including Billie Eilish’s Birds of a Feather, Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso, and Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ’Em.
The ceremony also honored musical legends. Janet Jackson received the Icon Award for her enduring impact on global pop culture. “I don’t see myself as an icon,” she said. “I just hope I inspire others to chase their dreams.”
British rock icon Rod Stewart was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Performing his classic Forever Young, the 80-year-old reflected on his journey: “All I ever wanted was to sing. Not fame, not fortune—just music.”
Fan-voted and broadcast live on CBS and streaming platforms worldwide, the AMAs celebrated a vibrant mix of rising stars and industry titans, making it a night to remember in modern music history.
