The first round of performers have been announced for the 2022 American Music Awards, and the lineup contains global superstars that span across generations and genres.
Earlier today (October 31), dick clark productions and ABC revealed that Carrie Underwood, Imagine Dragons, J.I.D, P!NK, Tems, Wizkid and Yola will take the stage for never-before-seen musical performances and first-ever collaborations during this year’s show.
According to the networks, eight-time AMA nominee P!NK will perform her brand-new single “Never Gonna Not Dance Again;” country superstar, 17-time AMA winner and all-time Favorite Country Album record-holder Carrie Underwood will perform her hit track “Crazy Angels” off her latest album “Denim & Rhinestones;” 4x nominees this year Imagine Dragons will hit the stage for an epic performance alongside Atlanta rapper J.I.D.; Favorite Afrobeats Artist nominee Wizkid and first-time AMA nominee Tems will each take the stage, marking both artists’ first time performing on the AMAs. Their AMA-nominated hit single, “Essence,” is up for Favorite R&B Songs and Iconic DJ, producer/rapper and philanthropist D-Nice will spin throughout the night as the 2022 AMAs House DJ.
Additionally, Yola will perform the American Music Awards SONG OF SOUL, which spotlights an emerging, mission-driven artist that has inspired change and invoked social justice through their lyrics.
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Earlier this month, Becky G announced the nominees for the 2022 AMAs on Good Morning America and artists snagging multiple nods in some of the biggest categories include Bad Bunny with eight; Beyonce, Drake and Taylor Swift with six; and Adele, Harry Styles, and The Weeknd with five. You can view a full list with voting information here.
Hosted by Wayne Brady, the 2022 American Music Awards air LIVE from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 20th @ 8PM ET/PT on ABC.
