The American Music Awards (AMAs) is an annual music award show held since February 19th, 1974 that awards musicians of various genres based on a poll by the public and fans. Apart from the award presentation, you get to see amazing performances by various artists and celebrities such as Justin Bieber up close!
The Red Carpet
Attending celebrities usually walk the red carpet before the main event starts. The red carpet is just as exciting as the main event, especially if you love fashion. You will get to see various celebrities arrive, their fashion sense, their interaction with interviewers and if you are very lucky, you might just get an autograph from your favorite personality! The main focus of the red carpet is usually what celebrities are wearing and who designed their given fashion choice. If you want to follow up on details on how much an outfit such as the Lady Gaga suit from the 2016 AMAs cost, you can easily look it up on www.spott.tv.
The Musical Performances
Despite its name, American Music Awards is not limited to American music. Instead, the awards are inclusive of musical performances of songs that are predominantly popular in the USA. When you attend the AMAs, you get to witness live performances by a variety of artists, which means live vocals and live instrumentals! This is the place to be if you want to see your favorite artist perform live with other celebrities and fans watching. Various genres of music are performed as well, from hip hop, electronic dance music, rock, pop, R&B, contemporary and many more no matter your taste in music, there is something for you to enjoy. Some of the most iconic performances on the AMAs have been given by Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Rihanna, Drake, Post Malone, 21 Pilots, Aerosmith just to name a few.
The Awards Hosts and Presenters
The AMAs is usually hosted by a range of celebrities each year, from musicians and actors to comedian. The role of the host is to entertain attendees in between performances and provide lighthearted commentary during the show. They also introduce artists to performances. Award presenters serve to present awards to the winners as well as to introduce performances, and they are celebrities as well. Hosts and presenters provide you with the opportunity to witness the interaction between different celebrities. If you love the celebrity culture, this is one of the best chances to understand the dynamics of your favorite celebrities. Some of the most entertaining personalities that have hosted the AMAs include Jimmy Kimmel, Tracee Ellis Ro/ss, Jennifer Lopez, Aretha Franklin, Lionel Richie and many more.
The nominees and winners
The announcement of nominees and consequent winners in various award categories is another highlight of the AMAs. Favorite artists are chosen in an online voting system, and the winner is presented with an award from their respective category. Award winners usually give a speech where they thank their fans. The record for the most AMAs won is held by Michael Jackson, who has acquired 26 awards. Taylor Swift and the country and Southern rock band Alabama come in at a close second, winning 23 awards each. Spice up your vacation to the USA by attending the AMAs, an entertaining and thrilling experience. Enjoy moments such as the iconic Gaga suit from the red carpet and Justin Bieber performances. These are once in a lifetime opportunities after all!
