Overview

• 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.