The 2022 American Music Awards was loaded with talent with its winners [1] and a star-studded lineup of performers. The annual ceremony hosted by Wayne Brady took place on Nov. 20 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and welcomed epic performances from Pink [2], Anitta and Missy Elliott, and GloRilla and Cardi B [3], while others like JID and Imagine Dragons, Carrie Underwood [4], and Lil Baby also graced the stage.
The highlight of the awards show was the soulful tribute [5] to icon award honoree Lionel Richie, led by Stevie Wonder, Ari Lennox, and Charlie Puth. "Lionel Richie has had a profound impact on countless people around the world and on the music industry as a whole," executive producer and showrunner Jesse Collins said in a statement, per Billboard [6]. "From the millions of dollars raised due to 'We Are the World' to the global influence his unique sound still has today, Richie is the definition of a living legend and honoring him with the AMAs Icon Award is a no-brainer."
Ahead, check out all the entertaining performances from the 2022 AMAs!
