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Listener’s Choice Awards: Your Top Picks for This Year’s Music Icons
The 2025 Listener’s Choice Awards have spotlighted the artists and albums that fans consider the year’s true music icons, reflecting both global trends and the power of fan engagement. This year’s awards saw record participation, with listeners casting more votes than ever before to honor their favorites across genres and formats.
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Remixed in Dolby Atmos by Eddie Kramer & Chandler Harrod, this classic compilation received a modern immersive treatment, thrilling both longtime fans and new listeners. The album’s streaming release in May 2024 made it eligible for this year’s top honor in the immersive audio category. -
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – Mojo (Extra Mojo Version)
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Roxy Music – Avalon (Dolby Atmos remix).
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Steven Wilson – The Harmony Codex (Blu-Ray format)
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Other notable nominees included Frank Zappa’s Over-Nite Sensation (Dolby Atmos mix), Peter Gabriel’s i/o, and Ray Charles’ Genius Loves Company.
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Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Ariana Grande led major fan-voted awards this year, including the Kids’ Choice Awards, each earning four nominations for categories such as Favorite Artist, Favorite Song, and Favorite Collaboration. -
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: Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, LISA, JENNIE, ROSÉ
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: Alex Warren, Benson Boone, Shaboozey, Zach Bryan7
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“Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
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“Die With a Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
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“APT.” – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
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“Show Me Love” – Tyla, WizTheMc & bees & honey.
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Tyla (Africa), Stray Kids (Asia), The Kid LAROI (Australia), David Guetta (Europe), Shakira (Latin America), Bruno Mars (North America), Ed Sheeran (UK).
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Listeners have praised the blend of classic artistry and new innovation in this year’s picks. The immersive audio category, in particular, has drawn attention for its ability to bring legendary albums like Hendrix’s First Rays of the New Rising Sun into a new era of listening. Meanwhile, the pop and global categories highlight the growing diversity of music icons, with K-pop stars, African pop, and Latin artists sharing the spotlight alongside U.S. and European acts.
Fan communities, especially on social media and forums, have celebrated the wins and nominations of their favorite artists, noting that these awards truly reflect the voice of the audience. Kendrick Lamar’s dominance in nominations and Tyla’s historic hosting of the Kids’ Choice Awards underscore the evolving landscape of global pop culture.
The 2025 Listener’s Choice Awards have confirmed that today’s music icons are defined by both innovation and fan connection. Whether through immersive audio experiences or viral pop collaborations, this year’s winners and nominees represent the sounds and stars listeners love most right now.
