During Monday night’s (5.26,) American Music Awards (AMAs), Janet Jackson was “humbly grateful” to be honored with the annual event’s 2025 Icon Award, held at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas.
The iconic singer/songwriter performed a medley of some of her greatest hits, including ‘Someone to Call My Lover’ and ‘All for You’ during her first live television performance since 2018, after which actress Tasha Smith presented her with the prestigious prize.
Accepting her award, Ms Jackson said “I love you so much.” “I am so, so honored. I am so grateful. I mean, no disrespect in any way, but I don’t consider myself an icon.”
Addressing her beginnings in the music industry as a member of the Jackson family, the younger sister of the late Michael Jackson, added:
“My family, myself, our dream wasn’t ever to be famous. We weren’t raised like that. We always had a special love for music, dancing, singing.” “Fame came with the result of hard work and dedication. My story, my family’s story is truly an American story. This would have only happened in America.”
Noting that she hopes she’s been “an inspiration” to other artists and thanked her team and fans for their ongoing support, the now 59-year old legend closed by saying:
“Because of you and God, I’m standing right here.” “I want to thank the AMAs for this honour, (of) which I am humbly grateful – and last but not least, I want to say keep God in every part of your life because that’s where he wants to be. I love you so much.”
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Author: Saul Goode
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