Carrie Underwood shows off fit legs in pink gown on red carpet at the American Music Awards
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Carrie Underwood looked every bit the star as she made her entrance on the red carpet at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles Sunday evening.
The 39-year-old songstress donned a pink gown with silver highlights and blue, green and blush tassels forming patterns on the extravagant garment.
The Muskogee, Oklahoma native had her wavy dark blonde styled to the side as she donned silver strappy heels on the night she was set to take the stage.
The latest: Carrie Underwood, 39, looked every bit the star as she made her entrance on the red carpet at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles Sunday evening
Underwood was up for two honors at the award show Sunday: She was nominated for favorite female country artist against Lainey Wilson, Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift.
The American Idol alum was also up for favorite country album for Denim & Rhinestones.
She was nominated against Luke Combs (Growin’ Up), Cody Johnson (Human: The Double Album), Taylor Swift (Red Taylor’s Version) and Walker Hayes (Country Stuff: The Album).
Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny landed the most nominations at this year's American Music Awards.
The songstress donned a pink gown with silver highlights and blue, green and blush tassels forming patterns on the extravagant garment
The Muskogee, Oklahoma native had her wavy dark blonde styled to the side as she donned silver strappy heels
Underwood was up for two honors at the award show Sunday - favorite country album and favorite female country artist
AMAs 2022 WINNERS: AT A GLANCE
ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Taylor Swift
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Dove Cameron
FAVORITE POP SONG: Harry Styles - As It Was
FAVORITE COUNTRY ALBUM: Taylor Swift - Red
FAVORITE MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST: Kendrick Lamar
FAVORITE FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST: Nicki Minaj
FAVORITE MALE R&B ARTIST: Chris Brown
FAVORITE FEMALE R&B ARTIST: Beyoncé
FAVORITE MALE LATIN ARTIST: Bad Bunny
FAVORITE FEMALE LATIN ARTIST: Anitta
FAVORITE ROCK ARTIST: Machine Gun Kelly
FAVORITE ROCK SONG: Måneskin - Beggin'
FAVORITE AFROBEATS ARTIST: Wizkid
FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO: Taylor Swift - All Too Well (Taylor's Version)
FAVORITE MALE POP ARTIST: Harry Styles
FAVORITE FEMALE POP ARTIST: Taylor Swift
FAVORITE POP GROUP OR DUO: BTS
FAVORITE POP ALBUM: Taylor Swift - Red (Taylor’s Version)
FAVORITE MALE COUNTRY ARTIST: Morgan Wallen
FAVORITE FEMALE COUNTRY ARTIST: Taylor Swift
FAVORITE COUNTRY DUO OR GROUP: Dan + Shay
FAVORITE K-POP ARTIST: BTS
He leads fellow rapper Drake and pop superstars Beyonce and Taylor Swift on the list of contenders.
Bad Bunny received a total of eight AMA nominations and will compete for artist of the year against British singers Adele and Harry Styles and Canadian musician The Weeknd.
Drake, Beyonce and Swift also are in the running for artist of the year and received six nominations each.
The singer was slated to perform at the award show based out of Hollywood
The green-eyed beauty beamed as she posed for photographers on the red carpet
The nominations are based on performances on the Billboard music charts, streaming and album sales, radio play and social media engagement.
Winners will be determined by fan votes and announced at the ceremony at Microsoft Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles.
Bad Bunny's other nods included favorite male pop artist, favorite music video and favorite touring artist.
The singer set a record this year for the highest-grossing tour by a Latin artist in history. His album 'Un Verano Sin Ti' just topped the Billboard charts for a 13th week.
On top: Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny leads the nominations for this year's American Music Awards. Seen in September
Bey is on the list: He leads fellow rapper Drake and pop superstars Beyonce and Taylor Swift on the list of contenders
If Bad Bunny wins all eight awards he is eligible for, he would tie 1980s superstars Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most AMA wins in a single year.
Organizers added a category this year for favorite K-pop artist. Contenders are BTS, BLACKPINK, SEVENTEEN, Tomorrow X Together and Twice.
First-time AMA nominees included rapper Jack Harlow, K-pop band BLACKPINK and Scandinavian DJ group Swedish House Mafia.
In country music categories, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen are among the nominees for favorite male country artist.
Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris and Miranda Lambert will compete for favorite female country artist.
Pink is set to honor the late Olivia Newton–John with a musical performance at the show.
The performance in Newton–John's memory follows her death at age 73 in August from a years-long battle with breast cancer.
The beloved British–Australian singer and actress had a lengthy association with the award show.
She co-hosted the ceremony with Aretha Franklin and Glen Campbell in 1976, two years before her success in films spread to the US with her role in 1978's Grease.
Newton–John was also presented with 10 AMAs during her lengthy career.
Pink (real name: Alecia Moore) was previously announced as a performer at the AMAs, and her tribute number will be her second performance of the evening.
The hitmaker is also scheduled to give her new single Never Gonna Not Dance Again its live performance debut.
Lionel Richie will also be honored at the ceremony, where he is set to receive the Icon Award.
Stevie Wonder will be leading the performance for his contemporary, while Charlie Puth and Ari Lennox will be joining the keyboard virtuoso for a medley of Richie's most popular material.
The ceremony, which is being hosted by Wayne Brady, was previously announced to have performances from Carrie Underwood, Imagine Dragons, JID, and Yola, among others.
Bebe Rexha and David Guetta will be performing their hit I’m Good (Blue), while Dove Cameron will make her debut at the show with a performance of her song Boyfriend.
The rapper GloRilla and Anitta will also be making their performance debuts at the show.
The 2021 ceremony saw K-Pop icons BTS earn the most wins with three including top honor artist of the year as the most nominated singer Olivia Rodrigo earned new artist of the year.
The seven member South Korean pop boyband - who also earned favorite pop group or duo and favorite pop song - was given the most coveted crystal pyramid trophy of the night as they beat out heavy hitters including Ariana Grande, Drake, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd.
American Music Awards 2022: WINNERS
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Adele
Bad Bunny
Beyoncé
Drake
Harry Styles
Taylor Swift (Winner)
The Weeknd
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Dove Cameron (Winner)
GAYLE
Latto
Måneskin
Steve Lacy
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast - We Don't Talk About Bruno
Elton John & Dua Lipa - Cold Heart – PNAU Remix (Winner)
Future ft. Drake & Tems - WAIT FOR U
Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow - INDUSTRY BABY
The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber - STAY
FAVORITE TOURING ARTIST
Bad Bunny
Coldplay (Winner)
Ed Sheeran
Elton John
The Rolling Stones
FAVORITE POP SONG
Adele - Easy on Me
Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast - We Don’t Talk About Bruno
Harry Styles - As It Was (Winner)
Lizzo - About Damn Time
The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber - Stay
FAVORITE COUNTRY ALBUM
Carrie Underwood - Denim & Rhinestones
Luke Combs - Growin’ Up
Cody Johnson - Human: The Double Album
Taylor Swift - Red (Taylor’s Version) (Winner)
Walker Hayes - Country Stuff: The Album
FAVORITE COUNTRY SONG
Chris Stapleton - You Should Probably Leave
Cody Johnson - Til You Can’t
Dustin Lynch ft. MacKenzie Porter - Thinking ‘Bout You
Jordan Davis ft. Luke Bryan - Buy Dirt
Morgan Wallen - Wasted on You (Winner)
FAVORITE MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
Drake
Future
Kendrick Lamar (Winner)
Lil Baby
Lil Durk
FAVORITE FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
Cardi B
GloRilla
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj (Winner)
FAVORITE MALE R&B ARTIST
Brent Faiyaz
Chris Brown (Winner)
Givēon
Lucky Daye
The Weeknd
FAVORITE FEMALE R&B ARTIST
Beyoncé (Winner)
Doja Cat
Muni Long
Summer Walker
SZA
FAVORITE MALE LATIN ARTIST
Bad Bunny (Winner)
Farruko
J Balvin
Jhayco
Rauw Alejandro
FAVORITE FEMALE LATIN ARTIST
Anitta (Winner)
Becky G
Kali Uchis
Karol G
Rosalía
FAVORITE ROCK ARTIST
Imagine Dragons
Machine Gun Kelly (Winner)
Måneskin
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Lumineers
FAVORITE ROCK SONG
Foo Fighters - Love Dies Young
Imagine Dragons x JID - Enemy
Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)
Måneskin - Beggin' (Winner)
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Black Summer
FAVORITE ROCK ALBUM
Coldplay - Music of the Spheres
Ghost - Impera (Winner)
Imagine Dragons - Mercury – Act 1
Machine Gun Kelly - mainstream sellout
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Unlimited Love
FAVORITE DANCE/ELECTRONIC ARTIST
Diplo
Marshmello (Winner)
Swedish House Mafia
The Chainsmokers
Tiësto
FAVORITE AFROBEATS ARTIST
Burna Boy
CKay
Fireboy DML
Tems
Wizkid (Winner)
FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO
Adele - Easy On Me
Bad Bunny ft. Chencho Corleone - Me Porto Bonito
Harry Styles - As It Was
Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow - INDUSTRY BABY
Taylor Swift - All Too Well (Taylor's Version) (Winner)
FAVORITE MALE POP ARTIST
Bad Bunny
Drake
Ed Sheeran
Harry Styles (Winner)
The Weeknd
FAVORITE FEMALE POP ARTIST
Adele
Beyoncé
Doja Cat
Lizzo
Taylor Swift (Winner)
FAVORITE POP GROUP OR DUO
BTS (Winner)
Coldplay
Imagine Dragons
Måneskin
OneRepublic
FAVORITE POP ALBUM
Adele - 30
Bad Bunny - Un Verano Sin Ti
Beyoncé - Renaissance
Harry Styles - Harry's House
Taylor Swift - Red (Taylor’s Version) (Winner)
The Weeknd - Dawn FM
FAVORITE MALE COUNTRY ARTIST
Chris Stapleton
Cody Johnson
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen (Winner)
Walker Hayes
FAVORITE FEMALE COUNTRY ARTIST
Carrie Underwood
Lainey Wilson
Maren Morris
Miranda Lambert
Taylor Swift (Winner)
FAVORITE COUNTRY DUO OR GROUP
Dan + Shay (Winner)
Lady A
Old Dominion
Parmalee
Zac Brown Band
FAVORITE HIP-HOP ALBUM
Future - I Never Liked You
Gunna - DS4EVER
Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers (Winner)
Lil Durk - 7220
Polo G - Hall of Fame 2.0
FAVORITE HIP-HOP SONG
Future ft. Drake & Tems - Wait For U (Winner)
Jack Harlow - First Class
Kodak Black - Super Gremlin
Latto - Big Energy
Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow - Industry Baby
FAVORITE R&B ALBUM
Beyoncé - Renaissance (Winner)
Drake - Honestly, Nevermind
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) - An Evening with Silk Sonic
Summer Walker - Still Over It
The Weeknd - Dawn FM
FAVORITE LATIN DUO OR GROUP
Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Calibre 50
Eslabon Armado
Grupo Firme
Yahritza Y Su Esencia (Winner)
FAVORITE LATIN ALBUM
Bad Bunny - Un Verano Sin Ti (Winner)
Farruko - La 167
J Balvin - Jose
Rauw Alejandro -Vice Versa
Rosalía - Motomami
FAVORITE LATIN SONG
Bad Bunny ft. Chencho Corleone - Me Porto Bonito
Becky G x Karol G - MAMIII
Karol G - Provenza
Rauw Alejandro - Todo de Ti
Sebastián Yatra - Dos Oruguitas (Winner)
FAVORITE INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST
Anne Wilson
for King & Country (Winner)
Katy Nichole
Matthew West
Phil Wickham
FAVORITE GOSPEL ARTIST
CeCe Winans
DOE
E. Dewey Smith
Maverick City Music
Tamela Mann (Winner)
FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK
ELVIS (Winner)
Encanto
Sing 2
Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 4
Top Gun: Maverick
FAVORITE K-POP ARTIST
Blackpink
BTS (Winner)
Seventeen
Tomorrow X Together
Twice
FAVORITE R&B SONG
Beyoncé - Break My Soul
Muni Long - Hrs And Hrs
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) - Smokin Out The Window”
