Thu Sep 26 14:15:01 UTC 2024: ## American Music Awards to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Star-Studded Special

**LOS ANGELES –** The American Music Awards are set to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a special two-hour broadcast airing on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, October 6th at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.

The show will feature a star-studded lineup of performances, including tributes to legendary artists and iconic moments from the AMAs’ rich history.

**Notable performances include:**

* **Brad Paisley** will pay homage to the late Charley Pride, the first American Music Award winner for Country Male and Country Album.
* **Chaka Khan** will celebrate 50 years of achievements by female artists on the AMAs with a performance of her iconic anthem “I’m Every Woman.”
* **Gladys Knight**, a seven-time AMA winner who performed at the first American Music Awards in 1974, will return to the stage 50 years later for an encore performance of “Midnight Train to Georgia.”
* **Green Day** will perform their latest hit “Dilemma,” showcasing the history of rock music at the AMAs.
* **Jennifer Hudson** will honor 22-time AMA winner Whitney Houston with a special tribute performance.
* **Kane Brown** will celebrate the legacy of Country Music with a performance of classic and current hits.
* **Mariah Carey** will perform a medley of hits from her multi-platinum album “The Emancipation of Mimi,” marking the album’s 20th anniversary.
* **Raye** will perform the James Brown classic “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World” following a retrospective on the American Music Award of Merit, an award presented to legends like Annie Lennox, Billy Joel, James Brown, Prince, Whitney Houston, and more.
* **Stray Kids** will deliver a special performance honoring the legacy of Boy Bands at the AMAs.

The special will also feature appearances by **Carrie Underwood**, **Gloria Estefan**, **Jennifer Lopez**, and **Jimmy Kimmel**. Additional performers and guest appearances will be announced soon.

The American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special is produced by Dick Clark Productions with Michael Dempsey serving as executive producer.

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