TheAMAsare almost here and musicians across the country are gearing up for the big night!
Much like last year’s award show,The Weekndleads the nominations list, just behind newcomerOlivia Rodrigowho is nominated for artist of the year and could break a record for most wins as a first-time nominee. Meanwhile,Doja CatandBad Bunny— who made an impression last year — are following with five nominations each.
Here is everything to know about the largest fan-voted award show which will air on ABC.
Cardi B Will Host
Cardi B.Jamie McCarthy/Getty
Five-time AMA winnerCardi will take the mic and emcee for the first timeat the award show. She followsTaraji P. Hensonwho hosted last year.
“When I received the invite to host the AMAs, I was so excited,” Cardi, 29, previously said in a statement. “I’m ready to bring my personality to the AMAs stage!”
“We are immensely excited to have the dynamic Cardi B bring her infectious energy to the American Music Awards as a first-time host,” echoed executive producer Jesse Collins. “She will excite the viewers, push the limits and deliver a show that will be remembered forever!”
Cardi previously made history at the award show as the first female rapper to win favorite hip-hop song twice, with “WAP” in 2020 and “Bodak Yellow” in 2018.
Cardi B, Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny.Dia Dipasupil/Getty; BRIT Awards/Getty; Kevin Mazur/BBMA2020/Getty
Get to Know the Nominees
Olivia Rodrigo leads the nominations list with seven categories while The Weeknd follows closely behind with six. Bunny, Doja Cat and Giveon are tied with five nods each.
The “Brutal” singer is nominated in the artist, female pop artist and new artist of the year category, while her song “Drivers License” is up for favorite trending song, music video and pop song. Also, her albumSouris up favorite pop album.
Taylor Swift, who took home three awards last year including artist of the year is up for the category once again — along with pop album, and female pop artist. She also may break her own record for most AMA wins of all time. She currently holds 32.
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Who Is Performing?
Kane Brown, Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Jeff Kravitz/ACMA2018/FilmMagic; Marcus Ingram/Getty
This year, the performance line-up will give viewers the best of each genre.
While Rodrigo’s performance song is yet to be released, BTS will hit the stage with Coldplay to sing their chart-topping hit “My Universe.” Meanwhile, with a little help fromJulieta VenegasandTainy, Bunny will perform their hit “Lo Siento BB :/.”
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Carrie UnderwoodandJason Aldeanwill bring a little country to the stage as they perform their single “If I Didn’t Love You,” while andKane Brownwill perform “One Mississippi.”
Chlöe(of Chloe x Halle) is set to perform her hit debut single as a soloist “Have Mercy” — also marking her debut on the award show stage.
Unfortunately,Megan Thee Stallionhad tocancel her appearance due to an “unexpected personal matter.”
Who Is Presenting?
And the stars keep coming!
This year, viewers will have the opportunity to watch some of their favorite stars present awards at the AMAs, beginning withWest Side Storyco-starsAnsel ElgortandRachel Zegler,Billy Porter,Brandy, JB Smoove,Liza Koshy,Machine Gun Kelly,Marsai MartinandMadelyn Cline.
Meanwhile, actorAnthony Ramoswill also make an appearance and present an award. The actor previously starred inIn the HeightsandHamilton— and will star inTransformers: Rise of the Beasts, set for release in 2023.
Making the Cutjudge and supermodelWinnie Harlowwill also take the stage to present an award. Harlow, who lives with vitiligo, has proudly embraced her skin and served as an icon as she inspires women everywhere and leaves her mark in the modeling industry.
How Can I Watch?
source: people.com
