Previous ICON Award recipients have included Rihanna in 2013 and Lionel Richie in 2022 Janet Jackson is forever an icon — especially at the 2025 American Music Awards.

Janet Jackson is set to be honored with the Icon Award at the 2025 American Music Awards. Jackson will be honored with the accolade for her cultural and global influence in the music industry.

The 2025 American Music Awards will air live on May 26 on CBS and Paramount+ with Showtime, featuring top nominees like Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift, a Memorial Day tribute, and Janet Jackson's ...

Janet Jackson hit the stage during the 2025 American Music Awards—where she is also being honored with this year’s Icon Award—marking her first televised performance in seven years.