After a 3-year hiatus, the American Music Awards – one of music’s biggest nights – opted to take an unconventional approach to its return to screens by toasting its indelible legacy courtesy of a 50th Anniversary Special.

Aired Sunday night (October 6), the star-studded affair not only boasted special appearances by big stars and legendary acts like Jennifer Lopez, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Smokie Robinson, Samuel L. Jackson, Gloria Estefan, and more, but also gathered a megawatt roster of performers including Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey, Gladys Knight, Green Day, Nelly, Chaka Khan, and more.

Did you miss the action when it first aired on CBS? No worries; we’ve got you covered.

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.@ChakaKhan and Sheila E. are bringing that #AMAs50 legendary E N E R G Y ⚡️

Watch NOW on @CBS and streaming on @paramountplus. #AMAs pic.twitter.com/H3bLRogoWs

— American Music Awards (@AMAs) October 7, 2024

Nelly performing at the @AMAs..!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥 #AMAs50 pic.twitter.com/GF3lJ2Q1KJ

— Jason Hudson (@JHudStLouis314) October 7, 2024

Soulful ✨ Iconic ✨ Timeless ✨ #AMAs50@raye #AMAs pic.twitter.com/PxTnItkZ4l

— American Music Awards (@AMAs) October 7, 2024

It was never a phase, mom. Our 🖤 still belongs to @GreenDay. #AMAs50 #AMAs

Watch NOW on @CBS and streaming on @paramountplus. pic.twitter.com/0APBASZa2V

— American Music Awards (@AMAs) October 7, 2024

Chk Chk Boom 💥 The #AMAs50 are lighting up with this @Stray_Kids performance!

Watch NOW on @CBS and streaming on @paramountplus. #AMAs pic.twitter.com/GikCF9Do7M

— American Music Awards (@AMAs) October 7, 2024

.@nilerodgers & @CHICorg had us all ‘Gettin’ Lucky’ with that #AMAs50 performance 💫 #AMAs

Watch NOW on @CBS and streaming on @paramountplus. pic.twitter.com/M8jDqLv9xW

— American Music Awards (@AMAs) October 7, 2024

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