It will be a bold step into a new season for the American Music Awards and a welcome change for a long time, here are the need-to-knows about that significant standpoint, and the special celebrations lined up.
For the first time in history, the American Music Awards will be held in the spring, as opposed to the traditional autumn ceremony, which they will now opt to recommend to the spring of 2025. By moving the usually traditional autumn recommended ceremony, this reschedules the show into May 2025 by the organizers.
Several factors affect the AMAs moving to a spring cycle, say most industry insiders. Industry insiders cite logistical challenges and the desire for a fresh perspective on the award show as primary reasons. This change can enable the AMAs to avoid the crowded fall season of award shows and shine more attractively to viewers.
The upcoming American Music Awards have been delayed to May 2025, with an anniversary broadcast occurring in its place on October 6th.
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The postponement stirred mixed reactions. Many performers and industry players see it as a blessing, likely imparting a new energy and timing that could have suited album cycles and touring schedules much better. At the same time, though, fans are still buzzing with excitement, curiosity over how this new timing will change the atmosphere of the show and its many performances.
To fill in the time until that event, on October 6, 2024, they played a big special episode on CBS: “American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special“. The two-hour long festivity is going to celebrate with a bang and, of course, not miss making that explosive rhetorical gesture toward the rich history of the AMAs.
This anniversary special will honor new performances from the hottest artists of today, with exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage from deep within the archives of Dick Clark Productions. Viewers can truly be taken on a trip down memory lane with regard to how the AMAs have changed over the decades, showing just how artists and genres alike have transformed.
Making it even more special, artists and industry insiders are sharing their excitement about it. Even legendary musicians are expected to share their thoughts on the legacy of the AMAs—sharing personal anecdotes and memorable moments from their long careers.
The anniversary ceremony is also the inauguration of a new partnership between the AMAs and CBS. CBS has recently secured the rights for airing the Golden Globe Awards produced by Dick Clark Productions, and the contract as per this new agreement also encompasses the AMAs.
About The AMAs were by the legendary Dick Clark created for ABC in 1974, following ABC’s loss of the Grammy broadcast rights. The years have seen the AMAs provide unforgettable moments: think Lionel Richie hosting the 1985 telecast. Benchmark achievements/performances throughout the years kept the show cemented in music culture.
A new partnership with CBS would further raise the AMAs to new heights of insight, and their exposure and visibility in CBS’s new platform helps to envision a future for the AMAs where their scope extends beyond what it is today.
Well, fans, get your calendars ready! The AMAs will come forward for their thrilling, spring May 2025 debut, but make sure not to miss coming up next week on October 6, 2024, only on CBS for the “American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special.” The special has been designed to be nostalgic and celebratory, filled with music, memories, and milestones.
