2025 American Music Awards: How to watch the show on TV and stream online
The AMAs return after a two-year hiatus, with big names, big performances, and a new network home.
After a two-year absence, the American Music Awards are back. The 51st edition airs live from Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Monday, May 26, 2025, and there’s plenty to watch out for.
Feeling the opposite of blue 💙 thinking about @laineywilson's performance tomorrow!
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 26, 2025
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Where and when to watch the AMAs in 2025
The show kicks off at 7 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, broadcast live on CBS for the first time in the award’s history. It will also stream on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, giving fans more than one way to catch the action.
After a scheduling shuffle left the AMAs off the calendar in 2023 and 2024, CBS has stepped in as the new broadcast partner, breathing life back into one of pop music’s biggest nights.
Who’s performing at the 2025 AMAs?
There are 16 confirmed performances, but producers are keeping most of them under wraps. What we do know: Lainey Wilson will duet with Jelly Roll, while Playboi Carti and Mike Dean’s set is pre-recorded and will be shown on screen. Veteran performers Gwen Stefani, The Weeknd, and Post Malone are all returning to the AMA stage.
Hosting duties fall to Jennifer Lopez, who’s back for her second round as MC and will also perform one of her own songs. But the night’s most anticipated moment? That belongs to Janet Jackson.
Full list of performers at the 2025 American Music Awards
- Jennifer Lopez
- Janet Jackson
- Benson Boone
- Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll
- Blake Shelton and Post Malone
- Gwen Stefani
- Gloria Estefan
- Reneé Rapp
- Jon Bellion
- Forrest Frank
- Jon Batiste
- The Weeknd
- Playboi Carti and Mike Dean
Who’s up for American Music Awards?
Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with 10 nominations, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year (GNX). Post Malone has eight, including nods for F-1 Trillion and the hit I Had Some Help. Other top contenders include Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, SZA, and Sabrina Carpenter.
Legends lined up to rock the AMAs
JLo at the AMAs
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