Thu Sep 26 14:51:55 UTC 2024: ## American Music Awards Celebrates 50 Years With Star-Studded Special
**Los Angeles, CA** – Get ready for a night of musical nostalgia as the American Music Awards (AMAs) prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special broadcast airing on **October 6th at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+**.
The two-hour show promises to be a musical extravaganza, featuring performances from a diverse lineup of stars, including **Brad Paisley, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Green Day, Jennifer Hudson, Kane Brown, Mariah Carey, Raye, and Stray Kids**.
The event will pay tribute to iconic moments in music history, with Carey performing a medley of songs from her celebrated 2005 album **”The Emancipation of Mimi”** in honor of its 20th anniversary. Stray Kids will pay homage to the evolution of boy bands, while Jennifer Hudson will honor the legendary Whitney Houston with a heartfelt tribute.
Other highlights include Brad Paisley’s tribute to the late country icon Charley Pride, Raye’s rendition of James Brown’s “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World”, and Green Day performing their recent single “Dilemma.”
Beyond the performances, the special will delve into the AMAs’ history with “new performances, artist interviews, special guests, and never-before-seen footage from [Dick Clark Productions]’s extensive archives.” The show will also feature “themed highlights from AMAs’ show archives, each culminating with an original performance or artist interview.”
The regular AMAs will return in **May 2025**, marking the first yearly show since November 2022. Don’t miss this golden anniversary celebration of music, memories, and iconic performances.
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