Overview
- Billie Eilish was named Artist of the Year but accepted via pre-recorded message in her absence.
- SZA won both Favorite Female R&B Artist and Favorite R&B Song for "Saturn".
- Eminem secured Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist over Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
- Janet Jackson and Rod Stewart received the Icon Award and Lifetime Achievement Award, respectively.
- The ceremony returned to CBS and Paramount+ after two years, introducing the Veterans Voice Award presented to Zac Brown.