KENDRICK Lamar, Post Malone, Billie Eilish, and Chappell Roan are among the top nominees for the 2025 American Music Awards, with Lamar leading the pack with 10 nods. His 2024 album GNX is up for Album of the Year, while his Drake

disc track ‘Not Like Us’ is nominated for Song of the Year. Lamar will also compete with the likes of Chappell Roan, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, and Taylor Swift for Artiste of the Year.
“Following closely behind is Post Malone with eight nominations, while Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey each earned seven chances to win.

First-time nominees this year include Chappell Roan, Benson Boone, Doechii, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Lola Young, The Marías, ROSÉ, Teddy Swims, Tommy Richman, and Tyla.
Taylor Swift has six nods and will be looking to continue her reign as the artiste with the most American Music Awards wins of all time.

Elsewhere, Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter sees her included in the shortlist for Favourite Country Album and Favourite Female Country Artiste of the Year. (Jamaica Gleaner)