American Music Awards 2022: Photos Of AMAs Show Highlights

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P!nk

P!nk — The 2022 American Music Awards brought together a collection of some of the hottest artists of all time to put on one hell of a show for fans across the nation! From Carrie Underwood to Anitta to Pink, who debuted her first live performance of “Never Gonna Not Dance Again” to open the show, every moment on the AMAs stage was electric!

Kicking the show off was one of the queens of pop herself, who performed not once, but twice during the evening. To start things off, she strapped roller skates on and rolled on into the AMAs with a crew of talented movers to recreate her incredible video live on stage. And guess what? She didn’t fall OR miss a note! And that was just the beginning!

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift — Taylor Swift accepts the award for favorite pop album for “Red (Taylor’s Version)” at the 2022 American Music Awards, in her first appearance since the debacle with her ‘Eras Tour’ and Ticketmaster.

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Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood — Pink? No! It’s Carrie Underwood, flying into the AMAs to perform “Crazy Angels”. Love seeing her reach new heights.

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GloRilla, and Cardi B

GloRilla, and Cardi B — GloRilla brought out last year’s host Cardi B to perform “Tomorrow 2” at the American Music Awards.

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Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland — Kelly Rowland accepts Chris Brown’s award — and his criticism — after he won for favorite male R&B artist at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater. Loyal friend indeed.

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Pink

Pink — Pink performed “Never Gonna Not Dance Again” at the American Music Awards to kick off the show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles as only she could.

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Pink

Pink — Pink performed “Hopelessly Devoted To You” during a tribute to the late singer Olivia Newton-John at the American Music Awards, and she hit every note perfectly

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Bebe Rexha

Bebe Rexha — It feels like 2009 in here, doesn’t it? Bebe Rexha performed “I’m Good (Blue)” at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, bringing that club vibe to the big show!

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Dove Cameron

Dove Cameron — Yes, her clothes do fit! Dove Cameron performed “Boyfriend” at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles i a sultry, wildly sexy remix of her hit song.

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Anitta with Missy Elliott

Anitta with Missy Elliott — Surprise! Anitta made the audience at the AMAs jump to their feet after she invited special guest Missy Elliott to perform a medley at the American Music Awards with her.

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Dove Cameron

Dove Cameron — Dove Cameron accepts the award for new artist of the year at the American Music Awards, paying tribute to the queer community in the aftermath of Colorado Springs shooting at a LGBTQ nightclub.

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Meghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor — Made you look! Meghan Trainor presented the award for favorite rock artist at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles looking absolutely pretty in pink.

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Wayne Brady

Wayne Brady — Can’t have the AMAs without a host, and this year, comedian and ‘DWTS’ contestant Wayne Brady followed in Cardi B’s footsteps to host the big night: the 2022 American Music Awards.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph — Fresh off her historic Emmy win, ‘Abott Elementary’ star Sheryl Lee Ralph was on hand to present the award for new artist of the year at the American Music Awards to Dove Cameron.

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Machine Gun Kelly

Machine Gun Kelly — Poke! Machine Gun Kelly accepted the award for favorite rock artist at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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Niecy Nash

Niecy Nash — Niecy Nash-Betts gave a wave to her wife and the audience watching from all around as she presents the award for favorite country duo or group at the American Music Awards.

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2022 American Music Awards – Show, Los Angeles, United States – 20 Nov 2022

2022 American Music Awards – Show, Los Angeles, United States – 20 Nov 2022 — Stevie Wonder, left, and Charlie Puth perform a medley in tribute to Icon award winner Lionel Richie at the American Music Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles
2022 American Music Awards – Show, Los Angeles, United States – 20 Nov 2022

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2022 American Music Awards – Show, Los Angeles, United States – 20 Nov 2022

2022 American Music Awards – Show, Los Angeles, United States – 20 Nov 2022 — Smokey Robinson, right, presents Lionel Richie with the Icon award at the American Music Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles
2022 American Music Awards – Show, Los Angeles, United States – 20 Nov 2022

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