AMAs 2025: Country Takes Center Stage with Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson & More

The 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) will be held on Monday, May 26, broadcast live from the Fontainebleau Las Vegas at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. This year's AMAs will make a notable return after a two-year hiatus and promise an evening filled with performances and tributes to the stars.

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The 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs), live from Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Monday, May 26, will have performances focusing on country music with amazing performances and tough competition against the nominees.

Country Music Takes the Spotlight at the 2025 AMAs in Las Vegas

Lainey Wilson will be performing her new single "Somewhere Over Laredo," a heartfelt tribute to Judy Garland's "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Wilson's song reflects on life in a small town and personal memories, based on her own recounting. Wilson, who just finished the European leg of her Whirlwind Tour and is nominated for Favorite Female Country Artist.

Lainey Wilson Debuts "Somewhere Over Laredo" at the AMAs

Blake Shelton will be playing a song from his album, For Recreational Use Only, and Gwen Stefani will be performing a medley in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of her album Love.Angel.Music.Baby. These performances reflect the traditional and contemporary nature of the genre.

Shelton & Stefani Bring Star Power to the AMA Stage

The nominations include Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone and Shaboozey as nominees for Favorite Male Country Artist, with nominees for Favorite Female Country Artist include Beyoncé, Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson and Megan Moroney. Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter is also nominated for Favorite Country Album, which is no doubt a highlight from her foray into country music.

Top Tracks Battle for Favorite Country Song at the AMAs

The nominees for Favorite Country Song include Jelly Roll's "I Am Not Okay", Luke Combs' "Ain't No Love in Oklahoma", Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen's "I Had Some Help from a Girl", and Shaboozey's viral sensation "A Bar Song (Tipsy)".

The 2025 AMAs will be an evening highlight for country music fans, spotlighting the accomplishments of mainstream artists and those emerging.