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American Music Awards to Air on CBS in October, Celebrating 50th Anniversary

The 2024 American Music Awards, marking its 50th anniversary, will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ on October 6.

  • The American Music Awards, previously a staple on ABC, will switch to CBS for its upcoming 50th anniversary celebration.
  • Nominees and winners are selected by fan votes, reflecting trends in streaming, album sales, and radio airplay.
  • The awards show, produced by Dick Clark Productions, did not air in 2023 but returns with a promise of diverse performances across multiple music genres.
  • Taylor Swift, the most awarded AMA artist, won 40 AMAs by 2022, setting a record for the most wins.
  • The AMAs were originally created as a fan-based alternative to the Grammys, focusing on broader public music tastes.
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