Where to Watch the American Music Awards 2025: Full List of Performers
Benson Boone, Janet Jackson, Gloria Estefan, and Rod Stewart are among the performers set to take the stage on May 26 in Las Vegas
The 51st Annual American Music Awards return in full force on Monday, May 26, 2025, airing live from the newly opened Fontainebleau Las Vegas. This year’s ceremony is hosted by Jennifer Lopez and promises a mix of nostalgia and cutting-edge performances.
Leading the nominations are Kendrick Lamar with 10 nods, followed closely by Post Malone with 8. Rising stars like Chappell Roan, Shaboozey, and Billie Eilish round out the top contenders with 7 nominations each, marking a dynamic and genre-spanning year for American music.
Whether you’re tuning in for the awards, the performances, or the cultural moments that define pop music each year, here’s how and where to watch the AMAs 2025 — no matter where you are.
How to Watch the American Music Awards 2025
United States
- CBS: Tune in live at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on your local CBS station.
- Paramount+: with Showtime, streaming the AMAs live as they air or through the Essential Plan, to access the full show on-demand the following day.
- Live TV Streaming Services: Platforms like Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV offer CBS in their packages, often with free trial periods.
International Viewers
For those outside the U.S., access may vary:
- Paramount+: Available in select countries; check local listings for availability.
- VPN Services: Use a reputable VPN to connect to a U.S. server, allowing access to CBS or Paramount+ (ensure compliance with local laws and service terms).
Full List of Performers at the 2025 AMAs
The AMAs will feature performances from a diverse array of artists, including:
- Rod Stewart: Set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and perform for the first time at the AMAs since 2004.
- Janet Jackson: Honored with the ICON Award, marking her first televised performance since 2018.
- Blake Shelton: Debuting a single from his upcoming album.
- Gwen Stefani: Performing a medley celebrating the 20th anniversary of her album Love.Angel.Music.Baby.
- Gloria Estefan: Returning to the AMAs stage after over 30 years with a medley of her greatest hits.
- Benson Boone: First-time nominee performing his latest single.
- Lainey Wilson and Reneé Rapp: Delivering performances from their recent works.