How to watch 'American Music Awards' 2024: live stream 50th Anniversary Special online from anywhere, replay, highlights

It's 50 years since Dick Clark launched the "American Music Awards" and now the world’s largest fan-voted awards show is celebrating that milestone with a two hour 50th anniversary special that aired on both coasts of the United States. Performers include Mariah Carey and Green Day – replay/highlights available now on-demand. 

Below, we explain how to watch the "American Music Awards" 2024 from anywhere with a VPN.

There are bound to be a few surprises in store but the full line-up for the 2024 AMAs featured: Mariah Carey, Stray Kids, Jennifer Hudson, Bad Bunny, Nelly, Nile Rodgers, Chaka Khan, Brad Paisley, Kane Brown, Sheila E., RAYE and Green Day are all expected to take the stage.

Carey belted out a medley from "The Emancipation of Mimi" in honor of the album’s 20th anniversary while Gladys Knight performed "Midnight Train to Georgia". Hudson sang Whitney Houston, Stray Kids honored "the legacy of boy bands" and RAYE performed the James Brown classic, "It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World". There's a lot to catch-up with so it's well-worth watching it on-demand via Paramount Plus.

Sunday's 50th Anniversary Special also served as a tribute to the past with artist interviews, special guests and "exclusive never-before-seen footage" from Dick Clarke Productions highlighting iconic "AMA" moments.

Here's our full guide to how to watch the "American Music Awards" 2024 online and from anywhere in the world. Read on for the names and acts already signed-up to perform...

Watch 'American Music Awards' 2024 in the U.S.

In the U.S., the "American Music Awards' 2024 50th Anniversary Special will run on CBS and stream on Paramount Plus concurrently on both coasts of the United States at 8-10 p.m. ET/ 5-7 p.m. PT on Sunday, October 6. 

You can watch the show live on Paramount Plus with Showtime ($12.99/month) or on-demand with the standard plan ($7.99/month).

If you are traveling outside the U.S. and want to catch the "American Music Awards" 2024 try NordVPN.

Paramount Plus with Showtime has your local CBS station's live feed. Its deep library includes "Survivor" and "Big Brother" episodes, as well as originals like "1923" and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds". The Showtime plan also comes with that network's shows, like "Billions" and "Yellowjackets". It's a great way to watch "AMA" 2024 live on your laptop. smart TV or digital device.

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Watch 'American Music Awards' 2024 from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from accessing your subscription?

You can still watch the "American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special" thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal when you're away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market.

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view an American service, you'd select U.S. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Paramount Plus and stream the "American Music Awards" 2024 online.

Where to watch 'American Music Awards' 2024 in Canada

In Canada, the "American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special" airs on CBS and streams on Paramount Plus on 8-10 p.m. ET/ 5-7 p.m. PT on Sunday, October 6.

Not in Canada at the moment? Signing up to NordVPN will help you access your usual streaming service when you're overseas.

How to watch 'American Music Awards' 2024 in Australia

The "American Music Awards' 2024 will air on CBS in the United States and Paramount+ with Showtime on Sunday, October 6, at 8pm ET, 5pm PT, 1am GMT. That's 10 a.m. AEST on Monday, October 7 in Australia. 

It will be able to watch on-demand the day after the show is broadcast through Paramount+ Essential. 

Not in Australia at that time? Use one of the best VPN services to access your usual streaming service. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability and trusted security features.

How to watch 'American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special' online in the U.K.

There's no word as to whether the "American Music Awards" 2024 will air in the U.K..

Abroad? Don't panic. You can use one of the best VPN services to access your usual domestic streaming service with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability and trusted security features.

That 'American Music Awards 50th Anniversary' line-up

• Nelly
• Nile Rodgers & Chic
• Shiela E
• AJ McLean (Backstreet Boys)
• Cedric The Entertainer
• Kate Hudson
• Lance Bass (*NSYNC)
• Reba McEntire
• Samuel L. Jackson
• Smokey Robinson
• Brad Paisley
• Carrie Underwood
• Chaka Khan
• Gladys Knight
• Gloria Estefan
• Green Day
• Jennifer Hudson
• Jennifer Lopez
• Jimmy Kimmel
• Kane Brown
• Mariah Carey
• Raye
• Stray Kids

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