Though J.Lo returned as host for for the AMA's. For many, Benson Boone stole the show with his performance of Mystical Magical.
Benson Boone was nominated for several awards at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs). While he was nominated for New Artist of the Year and Favorite Male Pop Artist, the awards went to Gracie Abrams and Bruno Mars, respectively. Additionally, his song "Beautiful Things" was nominated for Song of the Year and Favorite Pop Song, but those awards were won by Billie Eilish for "Birds of a Feather".