The American Music Awards are set to air on November 24 at 8 p.m. on ABC. The American Music Awards (AMA) are unique because the voting audience decides the winners of each category.
The AMA started back in 1973 and was created by Dick Clark. The AMA’s are different then the Grammy Awards because music buyers and a public poll decide the winners. The American Music Awards have nominations based on sales, airplay, activity on social networks, and video viewing. In less technical terms, the fans decide the AMA’s and the fans vote in drives.
The nominations have been announced and the categories are packed. Every category will be a musical battle, take for example 'Artist of the Year' which features, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Rihanna and Justin Timberlake.
This years AMAs will feature performances from Luke Bryan, Justin Timberlake and ‘Best New Artists’ nominee Florida Georgia Line.
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10. Luke Bryan performing
Luke Bryan lit up the CMA’s with his performance of “That’s My Kinda Night,” and delivered an emotional performance of his next single, “Drink a Beer.” Fans cannot wait to see what the country heartthrob will do next when it comes to live perfomances.
9. Justin Bieber performance
Justin Bieber has not taken center stage at an award shows in a while, it will be nice to see what Bieber will do with his performance and how he will present his new music to fans.
8. One Direction performance
Justin Bieber has been outshined lately in the music industry and it is because of One Direction. One Direction has been an unstoppable force in the music industry and is sure to bring an amazing performance and screaming girls to the AMAs.
7. ‘Best New Artist’ Nominee Florida Georgia Line performance
Florida Georgia Line has become one of the best crossover artists in country music history. Florida Georgia Line has cruised their way into the hearts of music fans all over America, fans will be looking forward to what the country duo will bring to the AMA stage.
6. Imagine Dragons performing
Imagine Dragons owned the music charts with their hit “Radioactive.” Imagine Dragons have an amazing rock ‘n’ roll energy on stage and will translate that into an unforgettable AMA performance.
5. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis performance
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis has brought their unique energy and over the top style to music. They are likely to bring that over the top style and energy to their AMA performance.
3. Lady Gaga performance
Lady Gaga is not afraid of shocking the world with her performances and outfits. From a meat dress to dying on stage, with ARTPOP making it’s way up the charts, fans will have to wait and see what Mother Monster will do.
2. Pitbull hosting the AMA’s
Hosting musical awards show can be a challenge but when you have Pitbull hosting the show, it is likely to turn into a party with musical superstars and that is what the AMAs should be.
1. Miley Cyrus performance
Miley Cyrus has smoked, twerked and has barley worn clothing on stage. Everyone is now looking to Cyrus to see what she will do next to shock the world. What would be the most shocking thing Cyrus could do? What if Cyrus came out dressed in normal clothes, long hair and just simply sang a song. It would be shocking to see Cyrus act normal.