Tracee Ellis Ross
GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD winning actress TRACEE ELLIS ROSS will host the “2017 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS.” The star of the ABC comedy series “black-ish” will share the stage with her own mother, DIANA ROSS, who will receive the “AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD for Lifetime Achievement.” The “2017 American Music Awards,” will celebrate 45 years of music live from the MICROSOFT THEATER in LOS ANGELES this SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19th at 8p (ET) on ABC.
“I am thrilled to host this special night which honors some of the greatest musical talents in our industry,” said TRACEE ELLIS ROSS. “And I’m especially thrilled to host this year when my mother is receiving the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD for Lifetime Achievement.”
As previously announced, music legend DIANA ROSS, will take the stage for a rare performance at the show, and will be honored with the “AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD for Lifetime Achievement.” CHRISTINA AGUILERA will pay tribute to WHITNEY HOUSTON and music from “The Bodyguard” with a performance in honor of the film’s 25th anniversary, which falls on the same week as the awards ceremony. Other previously announced performers include BTS, ALESSIA CARA & ZEDD, KELLY CLARKSON, SELENA GOMEZ, NIALL HORAN, IMAGINE DRAGONS & KHALID, DEMI LOVATO, P!NK, PORTUGAL. THE MAN and HAILEE STEINFELD & ALESSO FT. FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE & WATT.
Nominations for the awards were released last month. BRUNO MARS leads with eight nominations, including Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, and Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock. THE CHAINSMOKERS, DRAKE, KENDRICK LAMAR, ED SHEERAN and THE WEEKND tied with five nominations each, while JUSTIN BIEBER, DADDY YANKEE and LUIS FONSI received four nominations each. Additionally, KEITH URBAN earned three nominations and RIHANNA and HALSEY earned two nominations each.
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