Award Show Hosts and Presenters
Here is an overview of notable hosts and presenters at major award shows from May to July 2025:
Academy of Country Music Awards (May 8, 2025)
Host: - Reba McEntire: Renowned country music artist and 16-time ACM Award winner, Reba McEntire returned to host the ACM Awards for the 18th time. (upi.com)
Presenters: - Blake Shelton: Five-time ACM Award-winning artist. - Carly Pearce: Four-time ACM Award-winning artist. - Clint Black: Six-time ACM Award-winning artist. - Crystal Gayle: Four-time ACM Award-winning artist. - ERNEST: Five-time ACM Award nominee. - Gabby Barrett: ACM Award-winning artist. - Gretchen Wilson: Two-time ACM Award-winning artist. - Lee Ann Womack: Five-time ACM Award-winning artist. - Jordan Davis: Two-time ACM Award-winning artist. - Lionel Richie: Two-time ACM Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and "American Idol" judge. - Little Big Town: Eight-time ACM Award-winning group. - Martina McBride: Four-time ACM Award-winning artist. - Parker McCollum: Two-time ACM Award-winning artist. - Riley Green: Two-time ACM Award-winning artist. - Rita Wilson: Singer-songwriter and actress. - Sara Evans: ACM Award-winning artist. - Sugarland: Five-time ACM Award-winning duo. - The Oak Ridge Boys: Three-time ACM Award-winning group. - Wynonna Judd: Eight-time ACM Award-winning artist. - Chase Elliott: NASCAR driver. - Amber Anderson and Kelly Sutton: Co-hosts of Amazon Music’s "Country Heat Weekly" podcast.
Additionally, five-time ACM Award-winner Bobby Bones conducted candid artist interviews throughout the show. (acmcountry.com)
American Music Awards (May 26, 2025)
Host: - Jennifer Lopez: Multi-talented artist Jennifer Lopez hosted the AMAs for the second time, following her previous stint in 2015. (en.wikipedia.org)
Presenters: - Tiffany Haddish: Presented Favorite R&B Song. - Wayne Brady and Jordan Chiles: Presented Favorite Female Latin Artist. - Nikki Glaser: Presented New Artist of the Year. - Dan + Shay: Introduced Lainey Wilson. - Alix Earle and Kai Cenat: Presented Favorite Female R&B Artist. - Blake Shelton: Introduced Gwen Stefani. - Zac Brown: Introduced Easy Day Foundation. - Tasha Smith: Presented the Icon Award to Janet Jackson. - Jake Shane: Introduced Reneé Rapp. - Heidi Klum: Presented Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist. - Shaboozey and Megan Moroney: Presented Favorite Country Duo or Group. - Ciara: Introduced Alex Warren. - Jon Batiste: Presented Artist of the Year. - Children of Rod Stewart: Introduced and presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to their father.
Tony Awards (June 8, 2025)
Host: - Cynthia Erivo: Tony Award-winning actress and singer Cynthia Erivo hosted the 78th annual Tony Awards, marking her first time in this role. (upi.com)
Presenters: - Lin-Manuel Miranda: Presented awards and participated in a special 10th anniversary salute to "Hamilton." - Renée Elise Goldsberry: Presented awards and participated in the "Hamilton" tribute. - Ariana DeBose: Presented awards and participated in the "Hamilton" tribute. - Adam Lambert: Presented awards. - Lea Michele: Presented awards. - Sara Bareilles: Presented awards. - Aaron Tveit: Presented awards. - Bryan Cranston: Presented awards. - Kelli O’Hara: Presented awards. - Kristin Chenoweth: Presented awards. - Lea Salonga: Presented awards. - Sarah Paulson: Presented awards.
Additionally, Darren Criss and Renée Elise Goldsberry co-hosted the pre-show, "The Tony Awards: Act One." (radiox.cms.socastsrm.com)
BET Awards (June 9, 2025)
Host: - Kevin Hart: Comedian and actor Kevin Hart hosted the BET Awards for the second time, having previously hosted in 2011. (en.wikipedia.org)
Presenters: - Lil Wayne: Presented awards. - GloRilla: Presented awards. - Teyana Taylor: Presented awards. - Playboi Carti: Presented awards. - Leon Thomas: Presented awards.
The event also featured a tribute to the 25th anniversary of "106 & Park," reuniting past hosts and performers. (en.wikipedia.org)
Kids' Choice Awards (June 21, 2025)
Host: - Tyla: Grammy Award-winning, multiplatinum global superstar Tyla hosted the 38th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. (en.wikipedia.org)
Presenters: - Leon Thomas and Alex Warren: Presented 'Favorite Female Artist.' - Benny Blanco and Victoria Monét: Presented 'Favorite Female Animated Voice from a Movie.' - Tony Hawk and Katelyn West: Presented 'Favorite Kids TV Show.' - Tyla: Presented 'Favorite Album,' 'Favorite Female Breakout Artist,' and 'Favorite Song.' - Young Dylan and Daniella Monet: Presented 'Favorite Reality TV Show.' - Casie Baker: Introduced mgk. - Brie Garcia and Maia Kealoha: Presented 'Favorite Female Creator.' - Ana de la Reguera and Héctor Jiménez: Presented 'King of Comedy.' - Kid Cowboy: Presented 'Favorite Cartoon.' - Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker: Presented 'Favorite Viral Song.'
Star Awards (July 6, 2025)
Hosts: - Guo Liang: Veteran host. - Chantalle Ng: Actress making her hosting debut. (en.wikipedia.org)
Presenters: - Sean Lau: Presented awards. - Kit Chan: Performed during the ceremony.
These events showcased a diverse array of talent, with hosts and presenters bringing their unique backgrounds and charisma to each ceremony.