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“AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL” TO AIR OCT. 6 ON CBS

Today, CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) 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, Oct. 6, airing concurrently on both coasts, 8:00-10:00 PM, ET/5:00-7:00 PM, PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs)*.

AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY 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, as well as award and performance milestones.

The performances, created just for AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, will 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. AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL is produced by Dick Clark Productions.

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

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