How to stream the 2019 American Music Awards

Last updated: November 5, 2019

As one of the few shows where viewers pick the winners, the 2019 American Music Awards (AMAs) will air on November 24, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. You can watch the 2019 AMAs live with a VPN.

How do I stream the 2019 AMAs?

Since 1974, ABC has hosted the American Music Awards. The best channel to watch the AMAs and the red carpet pre-show is through ABC Live.

Here’s how to watch the AMAs live with a VPN:

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2. Connect to any ExpressVPN server location in the U.S.
3. Head to http://abc.go.com/watch-live
4. Follow the prompts to enter your (or your family’s) cable provider. If you’re watching through a web browser, use the ExpressVPN browser extension.
5. Stream the AMAs in real time!

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Who’s performing at the AMAs?

From pop to R&B, hip-hop to alternative, the AMAs feature the best talent from across the U.S.

Last year’s AMAs performances included Tracee Ellis Ross returning as host and opened with a performance by Taylor Swift. Cardi B, Panic! At the Disco, and Nicki Minaj.

Who are the AMA nominees?

While the AMAs feature more than 25 different awards, the two most important categories have been Artist of the Year and New Artist of the Year. This year, Post Malone has received the most nomination, with seven. Taylor Swift has been nominated five times.

Last year, Taylor Swift took home Artist of the Year, while Camila Cabello won Best New Artist. Who will win this year? Who will make history next?

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Drake
Ariana Grande
Halsey
Post Malone
Taylor Swift

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Billie Eilish
Lil Nas X
Lizzo
Ella Mai

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper, “Shallow”
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, “Old Town Road”
Marshmello & Bastille, “Happier”
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello, “Señorita”
Post Malone & Swae Lee, “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)”

TOUR OF THE YEAR
BTS
Ariana Grande
Elton John
P!nk
Ed Sheeran

FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO
Billie Eilish, “Bad Guy”
Ariana Grande, “7 Rings”
Halsey, “Without Me”
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, “Old Town Road”
Taylor Swift, “You Need to Calm Down”

FAVORITE SOCIAL ARTIST
BTS
Billie Eilish
EXO
Ariana Grande
Shawn Mendes

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK 
Drake
Khalid
Post Malone

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Billie Eilish
Ariana Grande
Taylor Swift

FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK 
Billie Eilish, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
Ariana Grande, Thank U, Next
Taylor Swift, Lover

FAVORITE SONG – POP/ROCK
Halsey, “Without Me”
Jonas Brothers, “Sucker”
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, “Old Town Road”
Panic! At The Disco, “High Hopes”
Post Malone & Swae Lee, “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)”

FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP 
Cardi B
Drake
Post Malone

FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP 
Meek Mill, “Championships”
Post Malone, “Hollywood’s Bleeding”
Travis Scott, “Astroworld”

FAVORITE SONG – RAP/HIP-HOP 
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, “Old Town Road”
Post Malone, “Wow.”
Travis Scott, “Sicko Mode”

FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK
A Star Is Born by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

 

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