Mariah Carey will make an appearance to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her album The Emancipation of Mimi by performing a medley of hits, while Chaka Khan will sing "I'm Every Woman." Gladys Knight, who performed on the first AMAs in 1974, will sing her classic "Midnight Train to Georgia," and Jennifer Hudson will perform a tribute to the late Whitney Houston.
The American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special will air Oct. 6 on CBS at 8 p.m. ET and will stream on Paramount+.