Our friends at ABC are again putting music front and center at this week’s American Music Awards - airing LIVE Sunday, Nov. 18 at 8|7c.
Performers
CMA Awards winners and performers Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson are among the performers on the AMAs, as they are set to join Christina Aguilera, Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, Ke$ha, Linkin Park, Nicki Minaj, No Doubt, P!nk, Pitbull, Psy, Usher, The Wanted, Swizz Beatz featuring Chris Brown and Ludacris, plus Stevie Wonder in a tribute to the legendary Dick Clark, who created the American Music Awards in 1973, and who passed away earlier this year.
Presenters
Presenters include Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum and “Nashville” star Hayden Panettiere, plus 50 Cent, Ashley Benson, Backstreet Boys, Brandy, Colbie Caillat (also appearing on “CMA Country Christmas” Dec. 20 on ABC), Cyndi Lauper, Elisha Cuthbert, Eric Stonestreet, Gavin DeGraw, Ginnifer Goodwin, Heidi Klum, Jennifer Morrison, Jenny McCarthy, Karmin, Kerry Washington, Lucy Hale, Neon Trees, Ne-Yo, Paula Abdul, Phillip Phillips, Ryan Seacrest, Stacy Keibler and will.i.am in addition to some surprise appearances.
Nominees in Country categories
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
- Jason Aldean
- Luke Bryan
- Eric Church
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
- Miranda Lambert
- Taylor Swift
- Carrie Underwood
FAVORITE BAND, DUO or GROUP – COUNTRY
- Zac Brown Band
- Lady Antebellum
- Rascal Flatts
FAVORITE ALBUM – COUNTRY
- Luke Bryan/Tailgates & Tanlines
- Lionel Richie/Tuskegee
- Carrie Underwood/Blown Away
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