Music legend Janet Jackson will receive the prestigious ICON Award at the upcoming 2025 American Music Awards. The ceremony will broadcast live from Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Monday, May 26. Jackson’s recognition marks a historic moment as she joins Rihanna as only the second Black woman to receive this honor.
The 58-year-old superstar will also deliver her first television performance since 2018 during the awards show. This recognition adds to Jackson’s impressive collection of 11 American Music Awards throughout her trailblazing career.
Janet Jackson’s Historic ICON Award Recognition and Performance Plans
The ICON Award celebrates artists whose music has created undeniable cultural and global influence across the music industry. Jackson now joins an exclusive group of recipients that includes only Rihanna (2013) and Lionel Richie (2022).
This honor follows Jackson’s 2015 BET Awards recognition, where she received the Ultimate Icon Award. Her upcoming performance at the AMAs will break a seven-year television performance hiatus, giving fans a rare opportunity to see the superstar live on screen.
The 51st American Music Awards, hosted by Jennifer Lopez, will air live coast-to-coast at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS. Viewers can also stream the event on Paramount+ in the United States, with tickets currently available through Ticketmaster.
Jackson’s Remarkable Career Achievements and Chart-Breaking Success
Janet Jackson’s career spans over four decades, beginning with her debut album release on A&M Records in 1982. Throughout her career, she has amassed an incredible 10 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and seven No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200.
Her groundbreaking success includes numerous chart records. Jackson’s 1986 album “Control” became the first by a female artist to produce five top 10 hits on the Hot 100. Moreover, her 1989 release “Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814” still holds the distinction as the only album ever to generate seven top five hits on the Hot 100.
Jackson stands among elite company as one of only four artists to achieve No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 across four decades – the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. The other artists sharing this remarkable achievement are Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand, and U2.
Las Vegas Residency and Jackson’s Lasting Cultural Impact
Fans have additional opportunities to see Jackson perform live as she returns to Las Vegas for another leg of her popular residency. “JANET JACKSON: LAS VEGAS” will run for six shows at the Resorts World Theatre from May 21 through May 31, coinciding with her AMAs appearance.
Jackson’s influence extends beyond chart success, with her artistic impact recognized through numerous prestigious awards. Her trophy case includes five Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Oscar nomination for best original song, along with multiple MTV Video Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards.
In 2019, Jackson achieved another milestone when she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with Janelle Monáe presenting the honor. This induction placed her alongside her brothers, The Jackson 5, who entered the Hall in 1997, and her brother Michael Jackson, who received his solo induction in 2001.
