AMAs Plan Aretha Tribute
• An all-star lineup of soul and gospel legends will pay homage to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, at the 2018 American Music Awards — Gladys Knight, Ledisi, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin and CeCe Winans will perform a moving tribute honoring Franklin’s gospel roots and her iconic gospel album, Amazing Grace. Consulting Producer for the tribute is the Emmy Award® winning music director, composer and producer, Rickey Minor.
dick clark productions and ABC also announced that Cardi B will perform at the 2018 American Music Awards, joined onstage by multi-platinum-selling Latin artists Bad Bunny and J Balvin. They join previously announced performers Benny Blanco with Halsey and Khalid, Mariah Carey, Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign, and Carrie Underwood.
Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, the 2018 American Music Awards, the world’s largest fan-voted awards show, rolls live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 9 at 8pm ET on ABC.
