CBS Sets 50th Anniversary Special for American Music Awards on Sunday, Oct. 6
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- 08 Aug 2024
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The American Music Awards (AMAs) are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a special retrospective airing on Sunday, October 6, 2024. This two-hour special, titled American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special, will take the place of the 2024 AMAs, which have been rescheduled to May 2025. This marks the first time the annual AMAs show has been postponed since the last event in November 2022, which was hosted by Wayne Brady.
CBS, in collaboration with Dick Clark Productions, originally planned to debut the 2024 AMAs on October 6, marking the show's first broadcast on CBS after nearly five decades on ABC. However, the network and production company decided to honor the legacy of the AMAs with this ambitious anniversary special instead.
The American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special promises to be more than just a traditional "clip show." It will feature new performances, artist interviews, special guest appearances, and exclusive, never-before-seen footage from the extensive archives of Dick Clark Productions. The program will include themed segments that highlight the evolution of specific artists and music genres at the AMAs, showcasing award milestones and iconic performances. These segments will culminate in original performances or interviews with artists.
Performers and special guests for the anniversary special will be announced in the coming weeks. The special will air simultaneously on both coasts, from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/5:00-7:00 p.m. PT on CBS, and will also be available for streaming on Paramount+.
This special event will be produced by Dick Clark Productions, which has a long history with the AMAs. ABC aired a similar 20th-anniversary special in 1993, hosted by Kenny Rogers.
The AMAs, created in 1973 as a fan-driven alternative to the Grammys, have a unique history. The first two Grammy telecasts aired on ABC, but when the Grammys moved to CBS in 1973, ABC sought to fill the gap with a new music awards show. Veteran producer Dick Clark created the AMAs, which debuted on February 19, 1974. Clark had modest expectations, hoping the show would last 20 years, but it has far exceeded that, with the 51st AMAs set for 2025.
The original AMAs show in 1974 ran for just 90 minutes, focusing on three main genres: pop/rock, soul/R&B, and country. Over the years, the show has expanded to include a wide range of genres, including hip-hop, Latin, inspirational, gospel, Afrobeats, and K-pop.
Dick Clark, a legendary figure in both music and television, envisioned the AMAs as a way to engage the public in popular music awards through a popular vote. His vision continues to guide the AMAs today. Clark, who passed away in 2012 at the age of 82, was honored with a trustees award from the Recording Academy in 1990 and was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1992.
The AMAs have become a staple of American music culture, and the 50th-anniversary special promises to be a memorable celebration of the show's legacy.
