A night to celebrate and one to remember, the 2019 American Music Awards is not only the most highly anticipated awards night, but also a popularity contest for the biggest stars from the industry. Viewers can catch all the happenings from the 2019 AMA hosted by the supremely talented and vivacious Ciara, from the Microsoft Theatre in LA on Monday November 25 at 7.30 am, exclusively on Vh1 India. Here are some interesting facts about the AMA nominees this year:
- With seven nods, Post Malone is this year’s top nominee
- Being bestowed with Artist of the Decade award, Taylor Swift has 5 nods at this year’s awards and is only one short of Michael Jackson’s record of 24 AMA wins
- Nominated for a record sixth time for Artist of the Year, Swift has won the award 4 times out of 5
- BTS will be defending the title of Favorite Social Artist, with last year’s contenders Ariana Grande and Shawn Mendes nominated in the category yet again
- After 20 years of stardom and 6 previous nominations, P!nk has never won at the AMAs, she’s vying at this year’s awards in 2 categories – Tour of the Year and Favorite Artists – Adult Contemporary
- Beyoncé lands her 11th nomination for Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B, putting her ahead of Rihanna, who has had 10 nods in the category.
- DJ Khalid vies to become the first artist since Usher to win back-to-back awards in the Favorite Male Artists – Soul/R&B
- Lauren Daigle too vies to win her third consecutive award for Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational, which will make her the first artist to win three years running in that category.
- Nominated at the very first AMAs in 1974, Elton John is nominated at this year’s awards for Tour of the Year
A sparkling night of performances by femme fatale Camila Cabello, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, and Kesha and Big Freedia who will be joined by the sensational Jonas Brothers, Thomas Rhett, and Christina Aguilera, Green Day, Travis Scott and WATT. While Shania Twain is set to perform a special medley of her all-time hits, Billie Eilish prepares to perform her unreleased song at this year’s awards.
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Goggle at the year’s biggest fan-choice music night – 2019 American Music Awards on Monday November 25 at 7.30 am and repeat telecast at 9 pm, exclusively on Vh1 India
