The2025 American Music Awards, celebrating the past year in music, honored some of the biggest stars in music on Monday night in Las Vegas. The ceremony, which is the largest fan-voted award show, was hosted by Jennifer Lopez, who also performed the opening dance number.Janet Jacksonalso gave a performance beforereceiving the Icon Award, given to "an artist whose music has had undeniable cultural and global influence over the music industry," according to the AMAs. Rod Stewart, who received a lifetime achievement award at the show, also performed Here's who else took the stage at the 2025 AMA, which aired live onCBS television stationsand streamed onParamount+: List of American Music Awards performersBenson Boone, a first-time AMAnominee, performed the latest single from his upcoming album "American Heart"Gloria Estefan performed at the AMAs for the first time in more than 30 yearsJanet Jackson's performance was her first TV performance since 2018Jennifer Lopez, who has performed at the AMAs more than 10 times, also hosted the show for the second timeReneé Rapp made her live award show performance debut, singing from her upcoming sophomore albumBlake Shelton made his AMAs performance debut, singing a track from his album "For Recreational Use Only"Gwen Stefani performed a medley celebrating the 20th anniversary of her album "Love. Angel. Music. Baby."Rod Stewart's AMAs performance was his first in more than 20 yearsAlex Warren made his award show performance debut at the AMAs,Billboard reportedLainey Wilson performedahead of the start of the U.S. leg of her Whirlwind World Tour The AMAs also announced several participants and presenters: List of American Music Awards presentersWayne BradyKai CenatJordan ChilesCiaraDan + ShayCara DelevingneAlix EarleDylan EfronNikki GlaserTiffany HaddishMegan MoroneyShaboozey Delta Air Lines' 100th year takes flight Trump delivers Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery Full interview: Jack McCain on "Face the Nation"
