The 50th American Music Awards are taking place on Sunday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. See the winners here.
The 50th American Music Awards are taking place on Sunday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The show, produced by dick clark productions and ABC, is being hosted by Wayne Brady.
The star-studded event celebrates the year’s best music and performances, as voted on by fans.
Puerto Rican performer Bad Bunny topped the list of nominees this year with the most nods, earning eight, including his first-ever for artist of the year.
Beyoncé, Drake and Taylor Swift followed, each earning six nominations. Adele, Harry Styles and The Weeknd came in with five a piece.
First-time nominees include Jack Hawlow, Latto and BLACKPINK.
Performers set to take the stage include Pink, who opened the show, as well as Dove Cameron, Lil Baby, Bebe Rexha, Carrie Underwood, Imagine Dragons and others.
Lionel Richie, a 17-time AMA winner, will be honored with the Icon Award for his career contributions to the music industry. Charlie Puth, Stevie Wonder and other artists will take the stage in tribute performances for Richie.
The show announced some of the winners prior to the broadcast.
Elton John, first nominated for an AMA in 1974, is now regarded as the longest-recognized artist in the awards show’s history. He took home his first AMA win since 1988, for best collaboration with Dua Lipa.
Taylor Swift led the pack with three AMA wins ahead of broadcast, including best female country artist.
