2024 American Music Awards: Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey, Kane Brown, more

October 7, 2024 by Miller Sanford

The 50th anniversary presentation of the American Music Awards celebrated the legends of music, both old and new. Ahead, see which stars walked the carpet and some key moments from the broadcast.

Smokey Robinson attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Smokey Robinson Penske Media via Getty Images

Kate Hudson attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Kat eHudson Penske Media via Getty Images

Patricia Houston and Jennifer Hudson attend the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Patricia Houston and Jennifer Hudson Penske Media via Getty Images

Nelly attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Nelly Penske Media via Getty Images

Kane Brown attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Kane Brown Penske Media via Getty Images

Lance Bass and AJ McLean attend the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Lance Bass and AJ McLean Penske Media via Getty Images

Chaka Khan and Sheila E. attend the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Chaka Khan and Sheila E. Penske Media via Getty Images

Green Day attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Green Day Penske Media via Getty Images

Cedric the Entertainer attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Cedric the Entertainer Penske Media via Getty Images

Chingy attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Chingy Penske Media via Getty Images

Sophia Culpo attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Sophia Culpo Penske Media via Getty Images

Jordyn Woods attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Jordyn Woods Penske Media via Getty Images

Jennifer Hudson performs at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Jennifer Hudson Penske Media via Getty Images

Mariah Carey performs at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Mariah Carey Penske Media via Getty Images

Gladys Knight performs at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Gladys Knight Penske Media via Getty Images

Samuel L. Jackson presents at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Samuel L. Jackson Penske Media via Getty Images

Kane Brown performs at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Kane Brown Penske Media via Getty Images

Brad Paisley presents at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Brad Paisley Penske Media via Getty Images

Brad Paisley — Brad Paisley Penske Media via Getty Images

Nile Rodgers performs at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Nile Rodgers Penske Media via Getty Images

Stray Kids performs at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California — Stray Kids Penske Media via Getty Images