Who Beat Shaboozey and Benson Boone? Gracie Abrams Takes AMA New Artist Title
Gracie Abrams was named New Artist of the Year at the 2025 American Music Awards, a milestone moment following a year of rapid growth.
The win was announced live in Las Vegas, but 
Gracie Abrams couldn’t attend due to her ongoing international tour. Instead, she accepted the award through a pre-recorded video, wearing a blue sweatshirt and speaking directly to her fans.
In her message, Abrams shared her gratitude and dedicated the award to her listeners, noting the honor meant even more since it was fan-voted. She called her supporters “a community I’ve been lucky enough to learn from,” and praised fellow nominees like 
Benson Boone, 
Chappell Roan, 
Shaboozey, 
Teddy Swims, and 
Tommy Richman for their own breakout success.
Abrams’ album The Secret of Us has helped move her from theaters to arenas worldwide, proving her growing influence in pop music. Throughout her career, Abrams has built a close connection with fans, both online and in person, making her recognition at the AMAs feel especially earned.