Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award during the 2022 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California.
CBS and Dick Clark Productions are ready to light up Las Vegas with the 51st Annual American Music Awards, broadcasting live from the iconic Fontainebleau on Monday, May 26. Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, a longtime AMA favorite, this year’s show celebrates the best in music with powerful performances, emotional tributes, and major award wins.
Music royalty will also be honored during the ceremony: Janet Jackson is set to receive the Icon Award, while Rod Stewart will be celebrated with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Who’s performing? Expect unforgettable sets from Benson Boone, Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Lainey Wilson, and Reneé Rapp, among others. Want to check out who’s nominated this year? The full nominee list is available online now.
When and where to watch:
Tune in live on CBS at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET on May 26.
You can also stream the show live via Paramount+ with Showtime, or catch it on-demand the next day if you’re a Paramount+ Essential subscriber.
No cable? No problem.
There are plenty of streaming services offering free trials, so you can watch the show without spending a dime.
- Paramount+ with Showtime: $12.99/month with a 7-day free trial. Includes live CBS events and award shows.
- DirecTV Stream: Try the Choice package (over 125 channels) free for 5 days. Starts at $59.99 for the first month.
- Hulu + Live TV: Free 3-day trial, then $82.99/month including access to Disney+ and ESPN+.
- Fubo: 7-day free trial with access to over 225 channels. First month starts at $64.99.
Prefer watching on cable?
Just tune into CBS as usual, or log into CBS.com with your provider info for the live stream.
Want to attend in person?
Tickets are still available on platforms like StubHub, Ticketmaster, Ticket Liquidator, and SeatGeek. Use promo codes like THR30 (Vivid Seats) or HOLLYWOOD10 (SeatGeek) to unlock discounts.
Produced by Dick Clark Productions and owned by Penske Media Corporation (also the parent of The Hollywood Reporter), the American Music Awards continue to be one of the most celebrated nights in pop culture.
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Let the countdown begin to music’s most glamorous night!
