CBS announced additional performers confirmed for the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special. Nelly, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, and Sheila E. will help celebrate the AMAs created by Dick Clark back in 1974, joining a star-studded list that includes Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson.
Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Green Day, Brad Paisley, Kane Brown, RAYE, and Stray Kids were previously announced to perform on the two-hour special airing on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 5pm PT/8pm ET. Two-time AMA winner AJ McLean, Cedric The Entertainer, Golden Globe winner Kate Hudson, three-time AMA winner Lance Bass, 15-time AMA winner Reba McEntire, Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson, and four-time AMA nominee Smokey Robinson will put in special appearances.
CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced the following scheduled performances:
- Three-time AMA winner Nelly will honor hip-hop’s evolution and greatest moments on the AMAs with a performance of his greatest hits. Special guests Chingy, J-Kwon and members of the St. Lunatics are set to join Nelly for this epic performance of hip-hop anthems.
- The legendary Nile Rodgers & CHIC, who are known for their iconic sound of funk, disco, and pop, will perform their hit song “Le Freak,” the biggest-selling single in the history of Atlantic Records, as well as Nile’s collaboration with Daft Punk and Pharrell for “Get Lucky.” Both iconic songs showcase the career of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Nile Rodgers.
- Two-time AMA nominee Sheila E. will join previously announced Chaka Khan, celebrating 50 years of achievements by female artists throughout AMA history with a dynamic performance of Khan’s iconic anthem “I’m Every Woman.”
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