How to watch the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special online

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It is difficult Believe me, but the American Music Awards are turning 50 this year.

From a medley for Mariah Carey's 20th anniversary The emancipation of Mimi In addition to special appearances from Brad Paisley, Green Day and Gladys Knight, this year's special has no shortage of musical milestone moments to celebrate. The 2024 AMAs special airs tonight on CBS and streams online and also features performances from Stray Kids, Kane Brown, Chaka Khan, Raye and more artists. In the meantime, the awards will be presented again next May 2025.

At a glance: Here's how to watch the 2024 American Music Awards special online

On the 50th anniversary of the annual ceremony, viewers can expect “an evening celebrating half a century of groundbreaking music, iconic moments, unforgettable performances and a rich history of pop culture,” according to a press release. Would you like to follow the live broadcast? Stream the 2024 AMAs anniversary special tonight here – no cable required.

How to watch the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special online

All streaming services listed below carry local channels, including CBS to watch tonight's AMAs special. Read on for our easy streaming guide.

Watch the American Music Awards special on DirecTV stream

The AMAs 50th Anniversary Special will also be available to stream with a DirecTV Stream Choice package. The subscription includes CBS and more than 125 channels, making it easy to watch without traditional cable. The streamer is currently offering a $60 discount on the first three months of streaming – meaning you'll spend $88.99 per month. Plans include a five-day free trial.

Watch the American Music Awards special on Fubo

Watch the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special tonight with a fuboTV Pro subscription. Packages include CBS and other local networks equally, starting at $59.99 per month the first month, then $79.99 per month thereafter. Fubo also offers unlimited DVR storage and a seven-day free trial.

Watch the American Music Awards Special on Hulu + Live TV

You can watch the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special tonight for free with Hulu + Live TV. The streaming package, which includes 95 channels like CBS as well as Disney+ and ESPN+, comes with a three-day trial and then costs $76.99 per month.

Watch the American Music Awards special on Paramount+ with Showtime

Paramount+ will air the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary special the day after it airs, but fans can still watch the ceremony live on a Paramount+ with a Showtime schedule. The package costs $12.99 per month, while the Paramount+ Essential subscription costs $7.99 per month.

What time are the AMAs tonight especially?

The American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+, with Showtime starting at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT tonight. According to a press release, Carrie Underwood, Gloria Estefan, Jimmy Kimmel and Jennifer Lopez are also expected to attend the awards ceremony this evening.

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