Janet Jackson to be honored with ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards
Janet was the youngest of ten children in the Jackson family and has sold over 140 million albums during an illustrious career.
Janet Jackson is a global music icon, and her fame stems from a combination of immense talent, groundbreaking innovation, influential artistry, and her connection to legendary musical family, The Jacksons.
Having the family as a platform and access to the industry, after two low key studio offerings, Janet teamed up with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to deliver the Control album.
The album produced global hits such as: “What Have You Done for Me Lately,” “Nasty,” and “Control” and established her as a major musical force.
The follow up Rhythm Nation 1814 continued the success as Jackson developed as an artist with lyrics taking on a more socially aware angle.
American Music Award
She has maintained a successful career for decades, consistently producing hit songs and albums from the mid-1980s well into the 2000s. She continues to tour and to coincide with her birthday, Jackson will be honored with the ICON award at this year’s American Music Awards, which will air live from Las Vegas on May 26.
AMA Tech Rehearsal & Show 3 at Resorts World tonite 😘 pic.twitter.com/LubV0NoK4k
— Janet Jackson (@JanetJackson) May 26, 2025
The ICON award is given to artists “whose music has had undeniable cultural and global influence over the music industry.” Miss Jackson will also perform on the show, marking her first TV performance since 2018.
Janet Jackson‘s list of accomplishments include five Grammys, two Emmys, a Golden Globe, an Oscar nomination and dozens of American Music Awards, MTV VMAs and Billboard Music Awards.
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Janet is currently performing at a Las Vegas residency at the Resorts World Theatre.
Janet Jackson will receive the ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards, airing live on Memorial Day, May 26, from Las Vegas. The 11-time AMA winner will also perform, marking her first televised performance since 2018. She joins past ICON honorees Rihanna and Lionel Richie,… pic.twitter.com/u9cTZE7uPv
— billboard hip-hop/r&b (@billboardhiphop) May 13, 2025
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