American Music Awards 2025: Blake Shelton’s Shoutout to Gwen Stefani Is a Sweet Escape

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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are feeling hella good at the 2025 American Music Awards.

The No Doubt frontwoman and the “God Gave Me You” singer each performed at the awards show in Las Vegas May 26, with him introducing her big moment.

Blake, 48, had a sweet message for his wife, calling her “a winning artist who I really love.”

“Let’s hear it from my one and only,” he added, “the one and only—Gwen Stefani.”

Gwen, 55, then took the stage to perform a medley in honor of her 2005 AMA win, singing “Sweet Escape” and “Hollaback Girl.” 

Over the years, the couple, who wed in 2021, have frequently gushed about their love story. In fact, Gwen—who shares kids Kingston, 18, Zuma, 16, and Apollo, 10 with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale—recently shared how Blake helped her pick up the pieces in the wake of her 2015 divorce.

“Meeting my husband felt like a second chance at life,” she told the Guardian in November. “Because when my family fell apart, it felt like a catastrophe. How do you pick yourself up from that? But God put this other person there to love me.”

Gwen and Blake aren’t the only artists slated to electrify the AMA stage. Other acts set to perform during the live broadcast include Benson Boone, Gloria Estefan, Lainey Wilson and Reneé Rapp.

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Meanwhile, Janet Jackson is set to take the stage as well, marking her first TV performance in seven years. The pop icon, who is currently headlining the Janet Jackson: Las Vegas residency, is slated to receive the Icon Award, which was previously given to Rihanna in 2013 and Lionel Richie in 2022.

The event will also recognize Rod Stewart with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the ceremony, making him the second artist ever to receive the accolade after Diana Ross in 2017. In addition to the honor, the 80-year-old will is set to perform one of his biggest hits, marking his first AMAs performance since 2004.

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To see all the red carpet fashion from the 2025 AMAs, keep scrolling.

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There’s no such thing as talking too much about the Sex Lives of College Girls alum’s AMAs look.

Instead of jeans, the country artist wore a suit that fit just right. 

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The singer was his own beautiful thing at the AMAs.

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The artist took his look to a higher level in his tuxedo and bow tie. 

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Fans of the singer almost started a riot over his plaid, country-inspired look. 

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The singer knows how to 1, 2 step into a perfect look.

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The “Emo Girl” singer was all smiles ahead of the AMAs.

The actor took his daughter along as his plus one for the evening.

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The artist and actress stunned in her sequined, animal print look.

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The musical icon was sailing along the AMAs purple carpet. 

The model walked the carpet in a bold, all black look.

The comedian’s outfit hit the perfect note.

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The actress was a vision in blue.

The musical duo’s looks left the crowd speechless.

The 28-year-old stunned in a cheetah-print strapless number.

The DJ and his girlfriend coordinated in all black looks. 

The Olympian’s look deserved gold.

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The country star channeled wildflowers for her purple carpet look. 

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The Traitors star looked faithful as ever in his green suit. 

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The Hills alums struck a pose on the purple carpet.

This look was anything but ordinary.

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Fans of the country singer won’t need caller ID to recognize the artist on the carpet.

The 32-year-old stunned in her beige gown. 

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The influencer—and soon to be Dancing with the Stars contestant—donned a 

The couple stunned as Gloria returtned to the AMAs for the first time in 30 years.

There weren’t any purple hats in sight, but the Sofi Tukker duo were still primed for dancing on the people.

The rapper—real name Sandra Denton—painted a mighty good picture on the purple carpet.

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Even though it’s not Friday, the artist arrived in style and ready to get down. 

It was after hours, and the singer rocked her semi-sheer, sparkly mini dress.

The 25-year-old was a vision in green.

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