CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced that five-time Grammy winner Janet Jackson will receive the ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards, and will give her first television performance in nearly a decade at the 51st annual AMA’s ceremony, set to take place on on May 26.
Calling Jackson “one of the most influential entertainers of the modern era,” the Icon Award is “bestowed upon an artist whose music has had undeniable cultural and global influence over the music industry,” according to a press release. Jackson, 58, wrote on Instagram: “Thank you so much, AMAs!! 
It’s an honor. We look forward to being on your stage again. See you in Vegas! 
”. Jackson is also an 11-time American Music Award-winner.
Jennifer Lopez is returning to host the ceremony, and will also perform at the awards show. The lineup of musical performers for the event includes Jackson and Lopez, as well as Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Reneé Rapp, Benson Boone and Lainey Wilson.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2025 AMA nominations with 10 nods, with Post Malone earning eight nods, and Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey all receiving seven nominations.
The 51st AMAs will will take place from the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Monday, May 26th, airing live coast to coast at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on the CBS Television Network, and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.
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