Who, what, where and when: we answer all your burning questions about the 2020 American Music Awards – most pressingly, will it be a traditional awards ceremony or super-sized Zoom celebration?
When are the 2020 AMAs and will celebrity guests attend?
The 2020 American Music Awards will be handed out at a ceremony at Los Angeles's Microsoft Theatre on November 22, and is expected to be a live event, with celebrity attendees at an indoor venue.
However, it is also very likely that we will see a large number of stars accept awards via video call, as a number of Covid-19 quarantine, self-isolation and travel restrictions remain in place globally.
Who is going to perform at the 2020 AMAs?
Organisers have announced a string of big-name performers on the night, including Katy Perry, Billie Eilish, BTS, Dua Lipa, Shawn Mendes, Jennifer Lopez and Maluma, Megan Thee Stallion, Bad Bunny, Jhay Cortez, and Lil Baby. They have not, however, said which stars will be coming live from the Microsoft Theatre and who will be performing remotely.
The 2020 Country Music Awards took place in Nashville, Tennessee last week but Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber performed in an empty Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles for the ceremony. It's likely that the 2020 AMAs will follow a similar format with a number of remote performances.
Who is presenting?
Oscar-nominated Empire actress Taraji P Henson is set to host the ceremony.
“The AMAs bring together the music community to celebrate what really drives all artists – the fans,” said Henson ahead of her hosting gig. “I’m proud to take the stage as this year’s host – and also a fan – for what promises to be an electrifying night of music.”
Will there be a red carpet?
This is TBA. As organisers have not announced which artists will perform live and who will perform remotely, so we don't know who exactly will be turning up on the day.
However, if recent awards ceremonies are anything to go by, including the CMAs and the E! People's Choice Awards 2020, it is likely we'll see stars arrive in socially distanced style. So expect to see red carpet looks accessorised with face masks at the Microsoft Theatre.
Will there be an audience?
ABC, the US channel televising the event, has yet to confirm how full, or socially distanced, the audience will be on the night – and if there will be an audience at all.
Who is nominated?
Canadian musician The Weeknd and newcomer Roddy Ricch lead the nominations, with first-time nominee Megan Thee Stallion snagging the most nods for a female artist.
Ricch, 22, a rapper from California, and The Weeknd earned eight nominations apiece, including for the top award, Artist of the Year, for which they will compete against Justin Bieber, Post Malone and Taylor Swift.
Stallion got five nominations, including Best New Artist and Collaboration of the Year for her summer single WAP with Cardi B.
The 2020 American Music Awards nominees in full:
Artist of the Year
Justin Bieber
Post Malone
Roddy Ricch
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
New Artist of the Year
Lewis Capaldi
Doja Cat
DaBaby
Lil Baby
Roddy Ricch
Megan Thee Stallion
Collaboration of the Year
Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion, WAP
DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch, Rockstar
Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, 10,000 Hours
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, Rain On Me
Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyonce, Savage Remix
Favourite Social Artist
BTS
Billie Eilish
Exo
Ariana Grande
NCT 127
Favourite Music Video
Doja Cat, Say So
Future featuring Drake, Life Is Good
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, Rain On Me
Taylor Swift, Cardigan
The Weeknd, Blinding Lights
Favourite Male Artist – Pop / Rock
Justin Bieber
Post Malone
The Weeknd
Favourite Female Artist – Pop / Rock
Dua Lipa
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Favourite Duo or Group – Pop / Rock
BTS
Jonas Brothers
Maroon 5
Favourite Album – Pop / Rock
Harry Styles, Fine Line
Taylor Swift, Folklore
The Weeknd, After Hours
Favourite Song – Pop / Rock
Lewis Capaldi, Someone You Loved
Dua Lipa, Don't Start Now
Post Malone, Circles
Roddy Ricch, The Box
The Weeknd, Blinding Lights
Favourite Male Artist – Country
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Favourite Female Artist – Country
Gabby Barrett
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Favourite Duo or Group – Country
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Old Dominion
Favourite Album – Country
Luke Combs, What You See Is What You Get
Blake Shelton, Fully Loaded: God's Country
Morgan Wallen, If I Know Me
Favourite Song – Country
Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, 10,000 Hours
Maren Morris, The Bones
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, Nobody But You
Favourite Male Artist – Rap / Hip-hop
DaBaby
Juice WRLD
Roddy Ricch
Favourite Female Artist – Rap / Hip-hop
Cardi B
Nicki Minaj
Megan Thee Stallion
Favourite Album – Rap / Hip-hop
Lil Baby, My Turn
Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake
Roddy Ricch, Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial
Favourite Song – Rap / Hip-hop
Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion, WAP
DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch, Rockstar
Roddy Ricch, The Box
Favourite Male Artist – Soul / R&B
Chris Brown
John Legend
The Weeknd
Favourite Female Artist – Soul / R&B
Jhene Aiko
Doja Cat
Summer Walker
Favourite Album – Soul / R&B
Doja Cat, Hot Pink
Summer Walker, Over It
The Weeknd, After Hours
Favourite Song – Soul / R&B
Chris Brown featuring Drake, No Guidance
Summer Walker, Playing Games
The Weeknd, Heartless
Favourite Male Artist – Latin
Bad Bunny
J Balvin
Ozuna
Favourite Female Artist – Latin
Becky G
Karol G
Rosalia
Favourite Album – Latin
Anuel AA, Emmanuel
Bad Bunny, Las que no iban a salir
Bad Bunny, YHLQMDLG
Favourite Song – Latin
Bad Bunny, Vete
Black Eyed Peas X J Balvin, RITMO (Bad Boys For Life)
Karol G and Nicki Minaj, Tusa
Favourite Artist – Alternative Rock
Billie Eilish
Tame Impala
Twenty One Pilots
Favourite Artist – Adult Contemporary
Lewis Capaldi
Jonas Brothers
Maroon 5
Favourite Artist – Adult Inspirational
Lauren Daigle
For King and Country
Kanye West
Favourite Artist – EDM
Kygo
Lady Gaga
Marshmello
Favourite Soundtrack
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