Who Took Home the Gold at the Music Awards 2025? Let's Dive In!
Hello there, music lovers! We've all been waiting with bated breath, and finally, the night we've been counting down to has come and gone. The Music Awards 2025 was a night to remember, filled with stunning performances, heartfelt speeches, and some major surprises. So, let's not keep you in suspense any longer. Here's who won the big awards this year! Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and who won the music awards 2025.
The Biggest Winners of the Night
Before we dive into the categories, let's give a round of applause to the artists who cleaned up at the awards! Taking home the most awards was none other than Beyoncé, the queen herself, who scooped up a total of 7 awards. Close behind was Harry Styles, who won 5 awards, including the highly coveted Artist of the Year. Not far behind were Taylor Swift and Drake, each taking home 4 awards.
Album of the Year
And the Winner Is...
In a year filled with incredible music, the competition for Album of the Year was fierce. But the award went to Taylor Swift for her critically acclaimed album, Midnight Rain. This is Swift's third Album of the Year win, cementing her status as one of the greatest artists of our time.
The Nominees
- Midnight Rain - Taylor Swift - Harry's House - Harry Styles - Renaissance - Beyoncé - Certified Lover Boy - Drake - Special - Lizzo
Song of the Year
And the Winner Is...
Bad Habit by Steve Lacy took home the award for Song of the Year. This soulful track, which explores themes of love and addiction, has been a fan favorite since its release and it's no surprise that it resonated with the voters.
The Nominees
- Bad Habit - Steve Lacy - About Damn Time - Lizzo - As It Was - Harry Styles - Break My Soul - Beyoncé - Anti-Hero - Taylor Swift
Artist of the Year
And the Winner Is...
Harry Styles was crowned Artist of the Year at the Music Awards 2025. His impactful and innovative album, Harry's House, along with his sold-out world tour and powerful activism, made him the clear choice for this year's top honor.
The Nominees
- Harry Styles - Beyoncé - Taylor Swift - Drake - Olivia Rodrigo
Best New Artist
And the Winner Is...
Gayle took home the award for Best New Artist. Her unique sound and relatable lyrics have quickly made her a fan favorite, and we can't wait to see what she does next.
The Nominees
- Gayle - Måneskin - Glass Animals - Giveon - Benee
Best Collaboration
And the Winner Is...
Do It Again by BTS ft. Halsey won the award for Best Collaboration. This infectious track, which blends K-pop and pop, has been a fan favorite since its release and it's no surprise that it resonated with the voters.
The Nominees
- Do It Again - BTS ft. Halsey - I'm Good (Blue) - David Guetta ft. Bebe Rexha - Kiss Me More - Doja Cat ft. SZA - Leave the Door Open - Silk Sonic - Montero (Call Me By Your Name) - Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow
Best Pop Vocal Album
And the Winner Is...
Harry's House by Harry Styles won the award for Best Pop Vocal Album. This critically acclaimed album, which blends pop, rock, and soul, has been a fan favorite since its release and it's no surprise that it resonated with the voters.
The Nominees
- Harry's House - Harry Styles - Midnight Rain - Taylor Swift - Renaissance - Beyoncé - Special - Lizzo - Sour - Olivia Rodrigo
Best Rap Album
And the Winner Is...
Her Loss by Drake and 21 Savage took home the award for Best Rap Album. This collaborative effort, which blends trap and hip-hop, has been praised for its candid lyrics and impressive production.
The Nominees
- Her Loss - Drake and 21 Savage - Donda 2 - Kanye West - Call Me If You Get Lost - Tyler, The Creator - King's Disease III - Nas - Certified Lover Boy - Drake
Best Rock Album
And the Winner Is...
Mainstream Sellout by Machine Gun Kelly won the award for Best Rock Album. This rock album, which blends pop-punk and hip-hop, has been praised for its raw energy and infectious hooks.
The Nominees
- Mainstream Sellout - Machine Gun Kelly - The Warning - The Warning - Planet Zero - Bring Me The Horizon - Medicine at Midnight - Foo Fighters - Daddy's Home - St. Vincent
Best Country Album
And the Winner Is...
Growin' Up by Morgan Wallen took home the award for Best Country Album. This critically acclaimed album, which explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, has been praised for its honest lyrics and impressive production.
The Nominees
- Growin' Up - Morgan Wallen - Dangerous: The Double Album - Morgan Wallen - The Good Ones - Gabby Barrett - The Marfa Tapes - Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, & Jon Randall - Skeletons - Sam Hunt
Best Latin Pop or Urban Album
And the Winner Is...
Motomami by Rosalía won the award for Best Latin Pop or Urban Album. This critically acclaimed album, which blends pop, R&B, and Latin, has been praised for its innovative production and powerful vocals.
The Nominees
- Motomami - Rosalía - El Último Tour Del Mundo - Bad Bunny - Sin Miedo (del amor y otros miedos) - Aitana - Mis Amores - Camilo - Vértigo - Sebastián Yatra
Best Music Video
And the Winner Is...
All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) [From The Vault] by Taylor Swift took home the award for Best Music Video. This emotive video, which tells the story of a tumultuous relationship, has been praised for its powerful storytelling and impressive performances.
The Nominees
- All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) [From The Vault] - Taylor Swift - Bad Habit - Steve Lacy - Montero (Call Me By Your Name) - Lil Nas X - Willow - Taylor Swift - Industry Baby - Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow
Best Music Film
And the Winner Is...
The Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) took home the award for Best Music Film. This documentary, which explores the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, has been praised for its powerful storytelling and impressive performances.
The Nominees
- The Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) - David Bowie: The Last Five Years - Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender - Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child - Woodstock: Three Days of Peace and Music
And That's a Wrap!
And there you have it, folks! The Music Awards 2025 was a night to remember, filled with incredible performances, heartfelt speeches, and some major surprises. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for another incredible year in music!
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