Rod Stewart to be Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 American Music Awards
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The 80-year-old artist is set to perform at the AMAs for the first time in more than two decades.
This year, Rod Stewart will be receiving special recognition from the American Music Awards.
On Tuesday, May 20, CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced that the legendary “Forever Young” singer will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 AMAs.
At 80 years old, Stewart is also expected to perform one of his iconic hits during the show, marking his first appearance on the AMAs stage since 2004.
“Sir Rod Stewart is a true entertainer whose charisma and energy have stood the test of time and perfectly capture the essence of rock and roll,” said Barry Adelman, EVP of Television, and Alexi Mazareas, SVP of Programming & Development at Dick Clark Productions.
“We’re excited for what promises to be another unforgettable performance at the AMAs and to celebrate his remarkable career with this special award.”
Rod Stewart is celebrated for hit tracks like “Maggie May,” “Hot Legs,” “Infatuation,” “Do You Think I’m Sexy,” “Some Guys Have All the Luck,” and “Tonight’s the Night.” Over the course of his career, he has scored more than 50 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including 16 songs that reached the top 10.
Looking ahead, the Grammy-winning artist is set to perform at Glastonbury, becoming one of the oldest musicians to take the stage there. This summer, he will also embark on the North American portion of his One Last Time World Tour.
Additionally, Stewart has scheduled performances at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace throughout May, June, September, and October.
At the 2025 AMAs, Janet Jackson will also be honored with the ICON Award, which celebrates artists whose music has made a significant cultural and global impact on the industry.
The 58-year-old singer will mark her first televised performance since 2018 with a special appearance at the awards show.
Joining Stewart and Jackson for performances at the event will be Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Gloria Estefan, Benson Boone, Lainey Wilson, and Reneé Rapp.