Adding to what was already a very impressive list of performers for the American Music Awards, it has now been confirmed that Janet Jackson will kick off the festivities with a "special opening performance." Her greatest hits collection Number Ones hits stores November 17, 2009. The American Music Awards will take place the following weekend on Sunday, November 22, 2009.
In other recent American Music Awards news, Whitney Houston had been announced as a recipient of the International Artist Award. She will also take the stage at the AMAs for the first time in 10 years to sing "I Didn't Know My Own Strength." The International Artist Award has been presented previously only seven times in the 36 year history of the ceremonies. Previous recipients have been Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, Led Zeppelin, Bee Gees, Aerosmith, Madonna and Beyonce.
Confirmed performers:
- Black Eyed Peas
- Mary J. Blige
- Kelly Clarkson
- Daughtry
- Eminem
- Green Day
- Whitney Houston
- Janet Jackson
- Jay-Z
- Alicia Keys
- Lady Gaga
- Adam Lambert
- Jennifer Lopez
- Rihanna
- Carrie Underwood
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