American Music Awards tickets

American Music Awards Tickets

The American Music Awards or the AMAs got its start in 1973 when music icon Dick Clark created the show for ABC. It was a show that was meant to not only compete with the Grammy Awards but also to highlight rock and Top 40s hits. It's considered one of the Big Three award shows in the music industry, with the Billboard Music Awards and the Grammy Awards as the other two. The AMAs are public awards, meaning that the fans can vote for their favorite artists to win. The event includes live performances from popular stars across genres.

Special Awards

The AMAs are home to many special awards in addition to offering awards in categories like Favorite Album or Favorite Female Artist. The Award of Merit has been awarded to more than 30 artists, with the most recent one honoring Sting in 2016. The AMAs also highlight international artists with the International Artist Award of Excellence. Past winners of that award include Michael Jackson (1993), the Bee Gees (1997) and Whitney Houston (2009). Rihanna took home the Icon Award in 2013. Taylor Swift earned the Dick Clark Award for Excellence in 2014. The Award of Achievement has gone to several artists, including Katy Perry in 2011 and Garth Brooks was the Artist of the Decade for the 1990s.

Where can I buy American Music Awards tickets?

StubHub, the world's largest online ticket vendor, gives fans the access to purchase American Music Awards tickets as well as tickets for other great shows throughout the year. StubHub's safe online platform works on desktop computers as well as on your smartphone.

When and where does the American Music Awards take place?

The American Music Awards are shown every year in November. They usually take place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. They're televised during the end-of-the-year Sweeps.

Which acts have received the most awards in the history of the show?

Right now, Michael Jackson is in the lead with 24 awards. Taylor Swift has garnered 22 AMAs, including top Female Artist Pop/Rock and top Album Pop/Rock in 2018, which puts her above Whitney Houston, who comes in third with 21 awards to her credit.

What were some of the most memorable musical performances at AMAs in the past?

Throughout the show's history, the AMAs have seen their share of memorable TV moments. One moment was Prince's 1985 performance of Purple Rain. Beyoncé's performance of Single Ladies in 2008 also left an indelible mark in viewers' memories. Bad Romance and Speechless, performed by Lady Gaga, in 2009, impressed audiences as well. In 2018, Carrie Underwood had an unforgettable performance at the AMAs when she sang Spinning Bottles by candlelight. Empty bottles served as the candleholders. An additional powerful moment in 2018 occurred when 74-year-old Gladys Knight paid tribute to Aretha Franklin. She was joined in this tribute by CeCe Winans, Ledisi, Mary Mary and Donnie McClurkin. She sang Amazing Grace with an organ and piano accompaniment. Other songs included How I Got Over and Climbing Higher Mountains.

Who have been some memorable hosts of the AMAs?

No actors had hosted the American Music Awards until 1991 when Keenen Ivory Wayans hosted them. Jimmy Kimmel has hosted the awards for four years. From 2009 to 2012, the AMAs actually had no host for the ceremonies. Instead, the various celebrity presenters moved the show along. Early hosts of the show included singers such as Helen Reddy, Crystal Gayle, Glen Campbell, Donna Summer, Aretha Franklin and Smokey Robinson.

What other awards shows might AMA fans enjoy?

They would enjoy seeing the Grammy Awards and the Billboard Music Awards. As with all major awards shows, music fans can find tickets to these events at StubHub.