Billie Eilish Dominates the 2025 AMAs—Snubbed Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Eminem, Twenty One Pilots Win

The 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) were a night of surprises, milestones, and massive wins—none bigger than Billie Eilish, who swept the show with a staggering seven trophies, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year for her viral hit “Birds of a Feather.” Despite being absent from the ceremony due to her European tour, Eilish’s presence was felt loud and clear across the awards show, as she collected the most trophies of any artist. Her critically acclaimed album “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” cemented her position as pop’s reigning powerhouse.

Beyoncé Breaks Through in Country Music

Another headline-making moment came when Beyoncé finally scored a win for Best Country Album with “COWBOY CARTER.” This landmark victory came after being previously overlooked by both the Country Music Association Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards. Her win signals growing recognition of genre-bending artistry and further cements her influence across musical boundaries.

Beyoncé also took home Favourite Female Country Artist, proving her bold dive into country music was both commercially successful and critically respected.

Taylor Swift Misses Out Despite Fan Hype

In contrast, at AMAs, Taylor Swift, who led fan speculation that she’d announce “Reputation (Taylor’s Version)”, walked away empty-handed. Nominated for several major categories, Billie Eilish bested Taylor Swift in all of them. The snub shocked Swifties, who had hoped for a big moment for their idol.

The absence of any announcement or award for Taylor Swift at the AMAs left fans wondering if the Reputation era revival might be further away than expected.

Other Major Wins: Eminem, SZA, The Weeknd, and More

Eminem made a splash with a win for Favourite Male Hip-Hop Artist and Best Hip-Hop Album with “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce),” marking a significant comeback for Eminem. SZA also continued her dominance in the R&B world, winning Favourite Female R&B Artist and Favourite R&B Song for “Saturn.”

 

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The Weeknd claimed both Favourite Male R&B Artist and Favourite R&B Album, while Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars won Collaboration of the Year and Favourite Music Video for “Die With A Smile.”

Breakout artist Gracie Abrams was named New Artist of the Year, highlighting a rising generation of singer-songwriters reshaping the pop landscape.

Genre Highlights: Latin, Rock, K-pop, and More

• Bad Bunny and Shakira led the Latin categories, with Bunny winning Favourite Male Latin Artist and Favourite Latin Album, and Shakira taking Favourite Latin Song.

• Twenty One Pilots dominated rock, and Linkin Park won Favourite Rock Song for “The Emptiness Machine.”

• RM of BTS was crowned Favourite K-pop Artist, continuing K-pop’s global influence.

• Doechii took Social Song of the Year for “Anxiety,” and Lady Gaga added another feather to her cap as Favourite Dance/Electronic Artist.

A Night That Redefined the Music Map

From Billie Eilish’s historic sweep to Beyoncé’s long-overdue recognition and Taylor Swift’s unexpected shutout, the 2025 AMAs (American Music Awards 2025)  delivered drama, diversity, and undeniable talent. As music continues to evolve, one thing is clear—this new era belongs to artists who aren’t afraid to break boundaries.