AMAs Highlights 2019 — See The Show’s Best Moments

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November 24, 2019 11:28PM EST

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American Music Awards 2019 Host Ciara

American Music Awards 2019 Host Ciara — The American Music Awards are always a fun-filled night, and the 2019 show on Nov. 24 was no different! Ciara hosted the event, and she absolutely killed it with an intense opening and various other entertaining moments throughout the night. Of course, there were also plenty of other highlights. Taylor Swift was honored as the Artist of the Decade at the show, and she celebrated the honor with an epic medley performance that we’ll be talking about for a long time to come. Plus, Selena Gomez returned to the stage in her first televised performance since the 2017 AMAs, and it was absolutely breathtaking. There were plenty of other performances where those came from, too, while a lot of awards were also handed out. The show honors artists from all different genres of music, and it was quite a big year for SO many of them. Keep clicking through to check out the best AMAs show moments here!

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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez — Selena Gomez opened the 47th Annual American Music Awards with an emotinal performance of ‘Lose You To Love Me’ and ‘Look At Her Now’. It was her first performance on the show in 2 years.

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Lizzo

Lizzo — Lizzo made the 47th Annual American Music Awards audience leap to their feet to cheer her on as she sang her new single, ‘Jerome’.

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Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift and Halsey

Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift and Halsey — Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift and Halsey stood together in a strong statement during Taylor’s Artist of the Decade performance.

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Lizzo

Lizzo — Lizzo served up serious leg at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles when she performend at the AMAs. No shoes? No problem!

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Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett — Thomas Rhett reminded everyone to ‘Look What God Gave Us’ with an electric performance at the AMAs.

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Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello — Caliente! Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello brought the heat to the American Music Awards when they performed ‘Seniorita’ as only two kids in love could.

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Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello — Kiss! Kiss! Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello teased everyone AGAIN by getting just close enough to a kiss withouth going all the way during their performance of ‘Seniorita’ at the AMAs.

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Ciara

Ciara — Ciara made a bold statement as host in a eclectic array of outfits, including this leopard print one, complete with cape.

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Kesha

Kesha — Kesha returned to American Music Awards with her own ‘Sunday Service’, busting out her new hit ‘Raising Hell’, before performing the song that made her famous, ‘Tik Tok’.

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Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton — Toni Braxton performed ‘Unbreak My Heart’ in the classiest performance at the American Music Awards. Oh, say you love us again Toni and you’re making more music!

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Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton — Toni Braxton brought her iconic style to the 47th Annual American Music Awards, as she performed her classic ‘Unbreak My Heart’ to a grateful audience.

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Halsey

Halsey — Halsey painted the American Music Awards red … and yellow and green and blue with an incredible performance of ‘Graveyard’ at the 2019 show.

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Halsey

Halsey — Halsey covered the AMAs stage with a powerful and colorful performance of ‘Graveyard’ at the 2019 show in Los Angeles.

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Halsey

Halsey — Halsey made a bold and colorful statement with her performance of ‘Graveyard’ at the 2019 AMAs.

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Green Day

Green Day — Green Day set the stage literally on fire for a medley of songs at the 2019 AMAs.

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Taylor Swift and Misty Copeland

Taylor Swift and Misty Copeland — Taylor Swift was accompanied by the incomparable Misty Copeland, playing her hit song ‘Lover’ at the 2019 AMAs.

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Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift and Halsey

Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift and Halsey — Taylor Swift was joined by friends Camila Cabello and Halsey as she performed ‘Shake It Off’ during her Artist of the Decade performance at the 47th Annual American Music Awards.

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift — Taylor Swift performed her hits from her first album to her latest, ‘Lover’ during her Artist of the Decade perofmrnace at the 47th Annual American Music Awards.

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift — Taylor Swift made a statement with her initial outfit during her Artist of the Decade performance for the 47th American Music Awards. Her shirt was covered with the names of all of her albums.

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Taylor Swift & Carole King

Taylor Swift & Carole King — Taylor Swift embraces Carole King as the legendary songwriter presented her with the Artist of the Decade Award at the AMAs

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Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera — Christina Aguilera & A Great Big World delivered a mesmerizing ‘Fall On Me’ performance at the AMAs.

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Christina Aguilera and A Great Big World

Christina Aguilera and A Great Big World — Christina Aguilera & A Great Big World delivered a powerful moment at the 2019 AMAs with the ‘Fall On Me’ performance.

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47th Annual Christina Aguilera and A Great Big World Music Awards, Show, Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, USA – 24 Nov 2019

47th Annual Christina Aguilera and A Great Big World Music Awards, Show, Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, USA – 24 Nov 2019 — Christina Aguilera joined A Great Big World on stage at the 47th Annual American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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Post Malone

Post Malone — Post Malone finally put down his beer and rocked the stage at the 47th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, performing with Ozzy and Travis Scott.

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Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish — Billie Eilish was a big hut, not a bad guy at the 47th Annual American Music Awards, Show in LA.

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Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa — Dua Lipa dropped hundreds of balloons from the ceiling of the Microsoft Theater, all while performing ‘Don’t Start Now ‘ at the 47th Annual American Music Awards

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Post Malone, Ozzy Osbourne and Travis Scott

Post Malone, Ozzy Osbourne and Travis Scott — In a heartstopping moment, Post Malone, Ozzy Osbourne and Travis Scott all took to the stage at the 47th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

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Shania Twain

Shania Twain — Shania Twain closed out the 47th Annual American Music Awards with a medley of her hits, as well as a few from other artists, like Taylor Swift.

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Shania Twain

Shania Twain — Shania Twain closed the show with ‘Man I Feel Like A Woman’ at the 47th Annual American Music Awards.

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