BRAD PAISLEY, CHAKA KHAN, GLADYS KNIGHT, GREEN DAY, JENNIFER HUDSON, KANE BROWN, MARIAH CAREY, RAYE AND STRAY KIDS PERFORM “AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL” ON CBS

Featuring performances by Carrie Underwood, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez and Jimmy Kimmel

CBS will air the two-hour special Live Coast to Coast on Sunday, October 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT

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Los Angeles, California – September 26, 2024 — Today CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced that music icons Brad Paisley, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Green day, Jennifer Hudson, Kane Brown, Mariah Carey, RAYEAnd Stray children will perform on the star-studded stage AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIALan evening celebrating half a century of groundbreaking music, iconic moments, unforgettable performances and a rich history of pop culture. The two-hour program will be broadcast Sunday, October 6, 2024 simultaneously on both coasts at 8:00-10:00 PM ET/5:00-7:00 PM PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special broadcast)*.

• Two-time AMA winner Brad Paisley will honor the late Charley Pride, the first American Music Award (AMA) winner for Country Male and Country Album, and perform his brand new single
• Chaka Khan celebrates 50 years of female artists’ achievements at the AMAs with a special performance of their iconic anthem “I’m Every Woman”
• The incomparable Gladys Knight, a seven-time AMA winner who performed at the first American Music Awards in 1974 will return to the AMA stage 50 years later for an encore of “Midnight Train to Georgia.”
• Celebrating the history of rock music at the American Music Awards, three-time AMA winners and legendary global rock superstars Green day will perform their latest #1 hit “Dilemma.”
• Multi-award winning artist Jennifer Hudson will honor 22-time AMA winner Whitney Houston, one of the greatest AMA winners of all time, with a moving tribute to her achievements
• Country superstar and five-time AMA winner Kane Brown will celebrate the legacy of country music at the American Music Awards with a performance of classic and current hits
• Start of the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of The emancipation of Mimi, Music icon and ten-time AMA winner Mariah Carey will perform a medley of hits from their multi-platinum album
• Global sensation and singer-songwriter RAYEwill follow a retrospective of the American Music Award of Merit, an award given to legends such as Annie Lennox, Billy Joel, James Brown, Prince, Whitney Houston, etc., with the James Brown classic “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World” perform more
• K-pop phenomenon Stray children, who will make a special performance at the American Music Awards honoring the legacy of boy bands
• On the Rocks premium cocktails is partnering with the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special and will celebrate the legacy of the AMAs with a special on-air toast

The special will also feature appearances by Carrie Underwoodone of the top AMA winners of all time with 17 wins, as well as former AMA hosts and artists, including several AMA-winning global superstars Gloria Estefan And Jennifer Lopez. Emmy Award winner and five-time AMA host Jimmy Kimmel will also make a special appearance. Further artists and guest appearances will be announced shortly.

The AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL pays homage to the last 50 years and features stunning new performances, heartfelt artist interviews, legendary special guests and exclusive, never-before-seen footage from DCP’s extensive archives, highlighting iconic moments that defined the music have award ceremonies and shaped pop culture.

The program includes thematic highlights from the AMAs’ extensive show archives, each culminating with an original performance or an artist interview. The segments will look back at the evolution of specific artists and genres at the AMAs, as well as awards and performance milestones. Performances created specifically for the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL include collaborations, debuts from today’s hottest stars and appearances from AMA legends.

The American Music Awards, the world’s largest fan-voted awards show, will return in May 2025.

Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first presented in 1974, the AMAs celebrate the year’s musical excellence, designed by the fans, for the fans. AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL is produced by Dick Clark Productions. Michael Dempsey is executive producer.

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*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers have access to live streaming of the show on their local CBS affiliate’s live feed on the service and on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest producer and owner of televised live event entertainment programs, including the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” Ryan Seacrest,” “Golden Globes,” 19 Entertainment and DCP’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the most extensive and unique entertainment archival libraries in the world, with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historical specials, performances and legendary programs. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, a subsidiary of Penske Media and Eldridge. For more information, see DickClark.com.

About CBS
CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content to audiences around the world across a variety of platforms. The company has businesses that date back to the dawn of the broadcast age, as well as new ventures that operate at the forefront of the media industry. It includes some of the industry’s most successful and popular brands and companies: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS Digital Properties.

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