Taylor Swift AMAs 2025: Record-Breaking Wins, Show-Stopping Performances & Surprise Announcements

Las Vegas—Taylor Swift is once again the name on everybody’s lips at the American Music Awards 2025 (AMAs 2025), collecting six nominations that push her career total to a record-extending 40, the most for any artist in the show’s history. Record-Breaking Nod Count Swift’s latest studio project “The Tortured Poets Department” is vying for Album of the Year and Favorite Pop Album, while “Fortnight,” her chart-topping duet with Post Malone, is in the running for Collaboration of the Year. The superstar also competes in Artist of the Year, Favorite Female Pop Artist, and Favorite Touring Artist—categories she has dominated in past ceremonies. A clean sweep tonight would move her AMA trophy haul past 50, an unprecedented milestone. Red-Carpet No-Show Sparks Frenzy In a surprise twist, Swift bypassed the Fontainebleau Las Vegas red carpet, leaving Swifties scrambling for livestream angles and sparking thousands of feverish X posts about a potential “Reputation (Taylor’s Version)” Easter egg in the works. Fans point out that today’s date—May 26—mirrors the number 26 emblazoned on the jacket she wore during the “Reputation” era, fueling speculation that an announcement could arrive during the broadcast. Historic Stakes for Artist of the Year Should Swift claim Artist of the Year, she would secure the honor for a record-breaking eighth time, putting further distance between her and previous record-holder Michael Jackson. The category is stacked with heavyweights Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter and Post Malone, yet betting markets still give Swift a razor-thin edge thanks to her unprecedented Eras Tour box-office numbers. Live Performance Rumors Although producers have kept the final set list under wraps, the AMAs stage crew was spotted rehearsing with a fireplace-themed backdrop eerily similar to the aesthetic of Swift’s recent “Fortnight” music video. Industry insiders hint at a possible surprise performance featuring Post Malone, which would mark their first televised duet. What Swift Could Win Tonight • Artist of the Year • Album of the Year – “The Tortured Poets Department” • Collaboration of the Year – “Fortnight” (ft. Post Malone) • Favorite Female Pop Artist • Favorite Pop Album • Favorite Touring Artist Past AMA tallies show she performs best in fan-voted fields like Favorite Female Pop Artist, taking the trophy every year since 2018. Chart Momentum Heading In “The Tortured Poets Department” logged 11 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and “Fortnight” remains a Top-10 Hot 100 staple, a combination that traditionally translates into AMA wins. If momentum holds, Swift could eclipse her own single-night record of six wins set in 2022. Why the AMAs Matter for Swift’s Legacy Unlike the Grammys, the AMAs are entirely fan-voted, making them a snapshot of pop-culture dominance. An expanded trophy case tonight would cement Swift’s reign as the definitive streaming and touring force of the 2020s while setting the narrative for the upcoming summer leg of the Eras Tour. Stay Tuned for Live Updates This article will be updated throughout the ceremony as winners are announced and any surprise Swift moments unfold. Refresh for real-time results and behind-the-scenes insights from Las Vegas.