Taylor Swift was nominated in 6 categories at the 2025 American Music Awards but walked away empty-handed. Here’s a look at who won in those categories instead.
Taylor Swift not only skipped the 2025 American Music Awards, but also walked away empty-handed, despite being nominated in six major categories. Fans had speculated that Swift might use the AMAs stage to unveil Reputation (Taylor’s Version), her long-awaited re-recorded sixth studio album. But there was no surprise appearance or announcement after all.
Swift was nominated for Artist of the Year, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Album of the Year and Favorite Pop Album for The Tortured Poets Department, Collaboration of the Year for “Fortnight” with Post Malone, and Favorite Touring Artist. Her shutout in all categories has left fans disappointed and frustrated.
Full list of winners –
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Ariana Grande
Billie Eilish (WINNER)
Chappell Roan
Kendrick Lamar
Morgan Wallen
Post Malone
Sabrina Carpenter
SZA
Taylor Swift
Zach Bryan
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Benson Boone
Chappell Roan
Gracie Abrams (WINNER)
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
Tommy Richman
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Beyoncé “Cowboy Carter”
Billie Eilish “Hit Me Hard and Soft” (WINNER)
Chappell Roan “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess”
Charli xcx “BRAT”
Gracie Abrams “The Secret of Us”
Future & Metro Boomin “We Don’t Trust You”
Kendrick Lamar “GNX”
Post Malone “F-1 Trillion”
