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[10/03/24 - 10:00 AM]
Additional Performers and Special Guests Announced for "American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special," Sunday, Oct. 6, on CBS
CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced today additional performances by musical powerhouses Nelly, Nile Rodgers & CHIC and Sheila E.
[via press release from CBS]

ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS AND SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCED FOR "AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL," SUNDAY, OCT. 6, ON CBS

Nelly, Nile Rodgers & CHIC and Sheila E. Join Star-Studded Lineup of Performers Including Previously Announced Artists Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Green Day, Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey and More

Plus Special Appearances by AJ McLean, Cedric The Entertainer, Kate Hudson, Lance Bass, Reba McEntire, Samuel L. Jackson and Smokey Robinson

LOS ANGELES - OCT. 3, 2024 - CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced today additional performances by musical powerhouses Nelly, Nile Rodgers & CHIC and Sheila E. on the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, an evening celebrating half a century of groundbreaking music, iconic moments, unforgettable performances and rich pop-culture history. The AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL will air Sunday, Oct. 6 concurrently on both coasts (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 airs)*.

The star-studded performances include:

· Three-time AMA winner Nelly will honor hip-hop's evolution and greatest moments on the AMAs with a performance of his greatest hits. Special guests Chingy, J-Kwon and members of the St. Lunatics are set to join Nelly for this epic performance of hip-hop anthems.

· The legendary Nile Rodgers & CHIC, who are known for their iconic sound of funk, disco and pop, will perform their hit song "Le Freak," the biggest selling single in the history of Atlantic Records, as well as Nile's collaboration with Daft Punk and Pharrell for "Get Lucky." Both iconic songs showcase the career of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Nile Rodgers.

· Two-time AMA nominee Sheila E. will join previously announced Chaka Khan, celebrating 50 years of achievements by female artists throughout AMA history with a dynamic performance of Khan's iconic anthem "I'm Every Woman."

The night will also feature special appearances by entertainment heavyweights, including two-time AMA winner (Backstreet Boys) AJ McLean; actor and comedian Cedric The Entertainer; Golden Globe winner and singer/songwriter Kate Hudson; three-time AMA winner (*NSYNC) Lance Bass; 15-time AMA winner, entertainment icon and Queen of Country Music Reba McEntire; multi-award-winning actor Samuel L. Jackson; and four-time AMA nominee Smokey Robinson.

These newly announced performances and appearances add to a talented lineup already announced, including Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Gloria Estefan, Green Day, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Kimmel, Kane Brown, Mariah Carey, RAYE and Stray Kids. On the Rocks Premium Cocktails, the official cocktail of the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, will celebrate the legacy of the AMAs with a special on-air toast with Lance Bass.

Created by celebrated producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the AMAs celebrate the year's top achievements in music determined by the fans, for the fans. AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL is produced by Dick Clark Productions. Michael Dempsey is executive producer.

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as 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 proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," "Golden Globe Awards," "So You Think You Can Dance," from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and "Streamy Awards." Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. For more information, please visit DickClark.com. For more information on the American Music Awards, please visit TheAMAs.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

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