The 2025 American Music Awards are right around the corner and shaping up to be one of the biggest shows of the year. Broadcasting live from the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Monday, May 26 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+, the highly anticipated event just unveiled its star-studded lineup. Fans can get ready for a night full of unforgettable performances, jaw-dropping surprises, and must-see musical moments.

Jennifer Lopez is pulling double duty this year, serving as host and performer. You already know she’s bringing the heat, and the high fashion. 

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Benson Boone, nominated for New Artist of the Year, is stepping into the spotlight with his dreamy new single “Mystical Magical”. The AMAs stage is set for a genre-blending night that’s serving something for every kind of fan. Lainey Wilson is jetting in from her sold-out Whirlwind World Tour to represent for the country girls. She’s up for Favorite Female Country Artist and ready to yeehaw the Vegas strip. Blake Shelton, a three-time AMA winner, is finally making his AMA performance debut with a track from his just-dropped album For Recreational Use Only. First time on this stage, but big cowboy energy expected. Gwen Stefani is taking us on a ride back to 2004 with a medley honoring the 20th anniversary of Love.Angel.Music.Baby. If you’re not shouting “This my shit!” in your living room, are you even watching?

Gloria Estefan is returning to the AMA stage after 32 years, and it’s a full-circle moment. She’s celebrating 50 years in the game and still got that Miami heat. Reneé Rapp is hitting the AMAs stage for her first-ever live awards show performance. And while Rapp is gearing up to steal the spotlight, another powerhouse might be quietly plotting to shake things up – Taylor Swift .

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Swifties think Swift has something big planned for the AMAs. Her website menu spells out “AMAs,” and 12 items are currently 26% off, the show airs May 26, and her next album would be her 12th. Coincidence? Swifties say: definitely not. Taylor Nation even dropped a cryptic post quoting her lyric with random capital letters that spell out "AMAs." She’s nominated in six categories, and if she takes the mic, don’t be surprised if she says something that breaks the internet.

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 Janet Jackson is finally back on the AMA stage for her first televised performance since 2018, and she’s snatching the well-deserved ICON Award while she’s at it. Throughout her career, she has scored 11 AMAs, five Grammys, two Emmys, and sold 180+ Million records. Her Control album was the first by a woman to drop five top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. 

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With trailblazers like Jackson, icons like J.Lo, throwback royalty like Gloria, and new-gen hitmakers like Boone, the 2025 AMAs are shaping up to be a legendary night. 

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