The event celebrates a half-century of groundbreaking music and culture
CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) have announced that the American Music Awards (AMAs) are set to commemorate half a century of iconic moments, unforgettable performances and rich pop culture history with a two-hour broadcast, American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special, on Sunday, October 6th, airing concurrently on both coasts, 8-10 pm ET/5-7 pm PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.
The special will serve as a tribute to the past 50 years and feature dazzling new performances, heartfelt artist interviews, legendary special guests and exclusive never-before-seen footage from DCP’s extensive archives, highlighting iconic moments that have defined the awards show and shaped pop culture.
The program will feature themed highlights from AMAs’ expansive show archives, each culminating with an original performance or artist interview. Segments will look back on the evolution of specific artists and genres at the AMAs, and award and performance milestones. The performances were created for the special and include collaborations, debuts from today’s hottest stars, and appearances from AMAs legends. Performers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Additionally, the American Music Awards, the world’s largest fan-voted awards show, is pleased to announce its return in May 2025.
Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the AMAs celebrate the year’s top achievements in music determined by the fans, for the fans. The 50th anniversary special is produced by Dick Clark Productions.
