Photos from PEOPLE's Portrait Studio at the 2022 AMAs

Mar. 15, 2025

01of 07Dove CameronMaarten De Boer/Contour/GettyOne of the night’s performers,Dove Cameronalso took home new artist of the year,shouting out the queer communityin her acceptance speech.

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Dove Cameron

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One of the night’s performers,Dove Cameronalso took home new artist of the year,shouting out the queer communityin her acceptance speech.

02of 07Niecy Nash-BettsMaarten De Boer/Contour/GettyAfter her adorablewalk down the red carpetwith wife Jessica Betts,Niecy Nash-Bettspresented — and popped into PEOPLE’s portrait studio.

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Niecy Nash-Betts

After her adorablewalk down the red carpetwith wife Jessica Betts,Niecy Nash-Bettspresented — and popped into PEOPLE’s portrait studio.

03of 07Lionel RichieMaarten De Boer/Contour/GettyLionel Richiewas the recipient of the 2022 Icon Award, marking the singer-songwriter’s18th trophyfrom the annual ceremony.

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Lionel Richie

Lionel Richiewas the recipient of the 2022 Icon Award, marking the singer-songwriter’s18th trophyfrom the annual ceremony.

04of 07MåneskinMaarten De Boer/Contour/GettyNominated four times over Sunday night,Italian pop starsMåneskinwalked away withfavorite rock song for “Beggin'.”

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Måneskin

Nominated four times over Sunday night,Italian pop starsMåneskinwalked away withfavorite rock song for “Beggin'.”

05of 07Dan + ShayMaarten De Boer/Contour/GettyDan Smyers and Shay Mooney, better known asDan + Shay,won favorite country duo or group.

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Dan + Shay

Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, better known asDan + Shay,won favorite country duo or group.

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Anitta

07of 07Dustin LynchMaarten De Boer/Contour/GettyAnother of the night’s presenters,Dustin Lynchwas also nominated for favorite country song for “Thinking ‘Bout You.”

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Dustin Lynch

Another of the night’s presenters,Dustin Lynchwas also nominated for favorite country song for “Thinking ‘Bout You.”

source: people.com