Kelly & Demi To Perform On AMAs
• dick clark productions and ABC announced that multi-platinum singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson and multi-platinum selling pop artist, Demi Lovato, will perform at the upcoming 2017 American Music Awards. Clarkson perform a brand new single off her just-released album Meaning of Life, while Ms. Lovato will perform her latest single, “Sorry Not Sorry.”
As previously announced, the legendary Diana Ross will take the stage for a rare performance and be honored with the “American Music Award for Lifetime Achievement.” Christina Aguilera will pay tribute to the late Whitney Houston and music from The Bodyguard with a performance in honor of the film’s 25th anniversary, which falls on the same week as the awards ceremony. Other previously announced performers include BTS and Selena Gomez.
Bruno Mars leads this year’s nominee list with eight, including Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, and Favorite Male Artist — Pop/Rock. The Chainsmokers, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran and The Weeknd tied with five nominations each, while Justin Bieber, Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi received four nominations each. Additionally, Keith Urban earned three nominations, and Rihanna and Halsey earned two nominations each.
The 2017 American Music Awards will celebrate 45 years of music live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 19 at 8pm ET on ABC.