The 51st annualAmerican Music Awardsare airing live on Monday, May 26. Here is all the info you need on the time, channel, presenters, performers, free streaming options and more. The 2025 AMAs are being held Monday, May 26, airing live beginning at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT/ 6 p.m. MT/ and 5 p.m. PT. The AMAs 2025 are streaming on Paramount+, but only for subscribers who have Paramount+ with Showtime. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will NOT have the option to stream the show live, but will have access to view the awards show on-demand the day after it airs, in the U.S. only. The 2025 American Music Awards are streaming live on Paramount+ with Showtime and also airing live on CBS, beginning at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT on Monday, May 26. Yes, they are airing live on CBS. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 You can live stream the AMAs on Paramount+, but only if you have the Paramount+ with Showtime subscription tier. Paramount+ is offering a seven-day free trial, inviting new audiences to try the service along with tuning in for this year's American Music Awards. The Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Plan currently costs $12.99/month or $119.99/year. The 2025 American Music Awards are hosted by superstarJennifer Lopez.Janet Jacksonwill receive the prestigious Icon Award and deliver her first live TV performance in seven years.Rod Stewartwill be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award and perform on the AMAs stage for the first time in over two decades. Other performers includeBenson Boone, Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Lainey WilsonandRenee Rapp.Kendrick Lamarleads all nominees with 10, followed byPost Malonewith eight, andBillie Eilish, Chappell RoanandShaboozeywith five each. What Time Are the AMAs? How to Watch for Freefirst appeared on Parade on May 26, 2025
