Earlier this week, CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced that “The 52nd American Music Awards” (AMAs) will air live coast-to-coast from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 (8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT) on CBS and streaming Live and On Demand on Paramount+.
Honoring the most influential artists and songs of today, alongside unforgettable performances and special moments, the awards show is a multi-genre, cross-generational celebration of music, with nominations based on key fan interactions as reflected by the Billboard charts, including streaming, album and song sales, radio airplay and tour grosses. Nominations will be announced on Tuesday, April 14.
This year marks the second consecutive year CBS will broadcast the awards show, which previously aired on ABC since its inception in 1974, and comes as last year’s telecast reached over 10 million unique viewers across its CBS and Paramount+ premiere on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025, with encore broadcasts on MTV, CMT and BET. The CBS broadcast marked the show’s largest audience since 2019, with a +38% increase over its last live airing on ABC in 2022 (“The 50th American Music Awards”).
Fan voting will once again power the AMAs, with voting officially opening on Tuesday, April 14, the same day nominations are announced, and closing on Friday, May 8. The official AMAs website includes voting details and a comprehensive slate of 50 categories that reflect the evolving music landscape, celebrate emerging talent, and recognize the year’s most culturally impactful songs.
Additional details, including performers, presenters, special honorees, and ticketing information for “The 52nd American Music Awards,” will be announced in the coming weeks.