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Calling all music fans — Sunday night is set to be an epic night filled with the industry’s latest and greatest stars.
The 2019American Music Awardsare almost here, and fans are eager to see whether their votes will put a trophy in the hands of their favorite artists, with honors celebrating work across every genre from pop and rap to country and R&B. With show-stopping performances and unforgettable acceptance speeches, the live broadcast is sure to delight viewers.
Here’s a complete guide to prime you ahead of the big night:
Check out PEOPLE’sfull AMAs coverageto get the latest news on one of music’s biggest nights.
Who’s Hosting?
On Thursday, the singer shared avideoof herself rolling out the red carpet for the event, hyping her headlining gig to her 24 million followers.
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Who’s Performing?
The better question would be whoisn’tperforming. Aside from highly anticipatedperformancesfrom fresh-faced chart-toppers likeBillie Eilish,Camila Cabello,Shawn MendesandLizzo(who all just scored big withGrammy nominationsearlier this week), this year’s AMAs aims to celebrate the decade past.
Country superstarShania Twainis gonna getcha good with amedleyof her career’s many hits, her first time back singing on the AMAs in 16 years. The artist, 54 — who’s scheduled to begin her Las Vegas residency next month — has a lengthy discography with songs like “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” “You’re Still the One” and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman.”
Other acts warming up their vocals for the ceremony includeDua Lipa,Christina Aguilera,Green Day,Ozzy OsbourneandToni Braxton.Travis Scott,Post Malone,Halsey,Thomas Rhettand theJonas Brotherswill also perform.
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Who’s Presenting?
The list ofpresentersis just as star-studded as the performer lineup.
Set to present trophies to the evening’s winners are country duoDan + Shay,Jenna Dewan,Paula Abdul,Kelsea Ballerini,Tyra Banks,Chadwick Boseman,Kane Brown,Misty Copeland,Jamie Lee Curtis,David Dobrik,Maya Hawke,Jameela Jamil,Regina King,Heidi Klum,Katherine Langford,Dan Levy,Megan Thee Stallion,Ben Platt,Billy Porter,Patrick SchwarzeneggerandConstance Wu, among others.
Legendary singer/songwriterCarole King, 77, said she is “thrilled” to presentTaylor Swiftwith herhonoron Sunday night.
“She is an extraordinary songwriter who has cultivated a unique and personal relationship with her audience,” Kingtold PEOPLE in a statement. “As a woman songwriter who also got into the music world at a young age, I know the kind of determination, struggle and single-minded perseverance it has taken for her to reach such heights.”
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Who’s Nominated?
Post Malone leads the field ofnomineesthis year, with the “Rockstar” rapper recognized in seven categories, including artist of the year, collaboration of the year and favorite male artist – pop/rock. Close behind, with six nominations each, areAriana Grandeand Billie Eilish.
Filling out the artist of the year category areDrake, Grande, Halsey, Malone andTaylor Swift— who will need to clear a blank space for a new statuette, as it waspreviously announcedshe will be honored with the artist of the decade title.
New artist of the year nominees includeLuke Combs, Eilish,Lil Nas X, Lizzo andElla Mai. Other notable nominations includeLady GagaandBradley Cooperfor their “Shallow” collaboration, K-pop groupBTSfor tour of the year, andCarrie Underwoodfor favoritefemale country artist.
See the complete list of nomineeshere.
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How Do I Watch the Pre-Show?
The official pre-show red carpet coverage will be live-streamed via the American Music Awards’Twitter accountfor fans around the world to see the stars’ glamorous looks. You can also follow along with the night’s developments on social media using the hashtag #AMAs. Leading all the way up to showtime, the two-hour pre-show will begin at 6:00 p.m. EST.
How Do I Watch the Awards?
The 2019 American Music Awards will be broadcast live on ABC from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 8:00 p.m. EST.
source: people.com
