Taylor Swift fans were left stunned after the superstar received no awards at the 2025 American Music Awards, despite being nominated in six major categories. The awards show took place on Monday, May 26, at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, but Swift, 35, did not attend the ceremony.
Swifties, known for their loyalty and strong support online, had been actively voting and promoting her nominations, hoping for another big win. But the night took an unexpected turn.
A Surprising Shutout for Taylor Swift
Swift was nominated in the following categories:
- Artist of the Year
- Favorite Female Pop Artist
- Favorite Touring Artist
- Album of the Year (The Tortured Poets Department)
- Favorite Pop Album (The Tortured Poets Department)
- Collaboration of the Year (“Fortnight” featuring Post Malone)
However, she lost all six nominations. Billie Eilish swept the night, winning five of those categories. The Collaboration of the Year award went to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars for their hit song “Die With A Smile.”
Fans Hoped for a Surprise Appearance
In the weeks leading up to the show, fans believed Swift might make a big announcement during the AMAs. Many pointed to “Easter eggs” on her website—where product categories subtly spelled out AMAs, and 12 items were marked down 26%, sparking theories about her upcoming 12th album and a possible May 26 reveal.
Even Taylor Nation, her official fan engagement platform, joined the hype with a cryptic post using capital letters to spell out “AMAs.” But in the end, no appearance, no announcement, and no wins came from the evening.
Still the Most-Awarded Artist in AMA History
Despite this year’s results, Swift remains the most-awarded artist in AMAs history, with 40 wins to her name. She last attended the AMAs in November 2022, taking home six awards that night. The show was not held in 2023 or 2024.
Where’s Taylor Been?
Since her appearance at the 2025 Grammy Awards and her attendance at the Super Bowl in support of her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, Swift has been largely out of the public eye. She also skipped the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, even though she won a record-breaking nine awards, including:
- Tour of the Century
- Favorite Tour Style
- Best Music Video for “Fortnight”
- Pop Album of the Year (The Tortured Poets Department)
She did, however, send a pre-recorded acceptance video for the Tour of the Century win.
“I accept this on behalf of all my tourmates. The Eras Tour has been the most challenging but also the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done,” Swift shared.
Final Thoughts
Taylor Swift’s absence and unexpected shutout at the 2025 AMAs caught everyone off guard. But even without taking home any new awards, she remains one of the most celebrated and influential artists of her generation. Whether she’s planning something big or simply taking a well-deserved break, fans will surely be watching closely for her next move.
