×

Now Playing
Hot 96-7

Kendrick Lamar Leads The AMAs with 10 Nominations

By Trav Apr 24, 2025 | 8:03 AM

Jean_Nelson / Depositphotos.com

The 51st annual American Music Awards (AMAs) nominees were announced, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10 nominations, no surprise there, considered how big of a year he had. Lamar could potentially tie Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most awards in a single year.

Post Malone has eight nominations including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Male Country Artist among others. Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey have seven nominations. Taylor Swift coming in with six nominations this year. Beyonce is in the running three. First time nominees include Doechii, Jelly Roll and Tommy Richman.

The 2025 AMAs will be hosted by Jennifer Lopez in Las Vegas on May 26th. Fan voting is open, and the awards show will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.