The American Music Awards, originally scheduled for 2022, will now be moved to 2025. The host network CBS has announced plans to commemorate the AMA's 50th anniversary with a special event in October, the original time slot for the awards show. The 50th anniversary special is set to air on Sunday, Oct. 6 and will showcase themed highlights from the extensive AMA archives, featuring original performances and artist interviews.
The special segments will delve into the evolution of various artists and genres at the AMAs, highlighting award and performance milestones over the years. This retrospective look back at the history of the AMAs promises to be a treat for music fans.
In a departure from tradition, the AMAs will now take place in May 2025, marking a three-year hiatus since the last broadcast in 2022 on ABC. This shift to the spring season will be a first for the awards show, coming shortly after CBS airs The Grammy Awards.
CBS's decision to host the AMAs and the 50th anniversary special reflects a trend among networks to invest in live events as viewership of scripted entertainment shifts towards streaming platforms. The American Music Awards, founded by Dick Clark in 1974, remain the largest fan-voted awards program in the industry, according to Dick Clark Productions.
Both Dick Clark Productions and The Hollywood Reporter are under the ownership of Penske Media Corp, highlighting the interconnected nature of the entertainment industry.
