Grammy 2025 round-up: Wins, snubs, and surprises – The Statesman
What a night it was at the American Music Awards 2025! From unforgettable performances to history-making wins, this year’s show, broadcast live from Las Vegas, delivered everything fans love—glamour, emotion, and jaw-dropping talent. And guess who stole the show? Yep, Billie Eilish absolutely swept the stage, winning all seven categories she was nominated in. Let’s dive into the biggest highlights and full winners list from the 2025 AMAs.
🏆 Billie Eilish: 7 Wins, Zero Misses
Let’s talk about Billie. The 23-year-old powerhouse owned the night, snagging Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for Hit Me Hard and Soft, and Song of the Year for her emotional ballad Birds of a Feather. Not stopping there, she also grabbed Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Album, Favorite Pop Song, and Favorite Touring Artist.
Did you know? Billie Eilish is now one of the few artists in AMA history to win in every nominated category in a single year. That’s major.
🎤 Iconic Moments on Stage
Jennifer Lopez returned to host after 10 years and kicked things off with an electrifying medley of 23 of the year’s biggest hits. But the true showstopper? Janet Jackson accepting the Icon Award with a heartfelt speech and a rare performance after seven years.
“We never chased fame. We chased the music,” Janet said, in a moment that left the entire arena buzzing with admiration.
Rod Stewart took home the Lifetime Achievement Award and brought nostalgia front and center with his timeless anthem, Forever Young—joined onstage by his children. Talk about a touching tribute.
🔥 Beyoncé, Eminem, and More: Fan Favorites Win Big
Beyoncé wowed everyone by taking home Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album for Cowboy Carter, blending country roots with queen-level vocals.
Meanwhile, Eminem made a major comeback, nabbing Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Hip-Hop Album for The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)—his first AMA wins in over 15 years!
Post Malone also landed his first country win for Favorite Male Country Artist, proving once again that genre-crossing is the name of the game in 2025.
🌟 Fresh Faces and Epic Collabs
Gracie Abrams claimed New Artist of the Year, while Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars delivered a double whammy with Collaboration of the Year and Favorite Music Video for Die With A Smile. Gaga also scooped up *Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist, and Mars didn’t leave empty-handed either—he won Favorite Male Pop Artist.
👀 Trending now: Fans are raving about Gaga and Mars’ performance, calling it “pure magic” and “a highlight of the decade” on social media.
🎶 Full List of Major AMA 2025 Winners
Here’s a quick look at the top categories:
| Category | Winner |
| Artist of the Year | Billie Eilish |
| New Artist of the Year | Gracie Abrams |
| Album of the Year | Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish |
| Song of the Year | Birds of a Feather – Billie Eilish |
| Collaboration of the Year | Die With A Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars |
| Favorite Female Pop Artist | Billie Eilish |
| Favorite Male Pop Artist | Bruno Mars |
| Favorite Country Album | Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé |
| Favorite Hip-Hop Album | The Death of Slim Shady – Eminem |
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