PHOTOSCardi B, Olivia Rodrigo & More Stars Show Off Their Glamorous Sides On The 2021 American Music Awards Red Carpet: Photos
Nov. 21 2021, Published 6:49 p.m. ET
Music lovers, rejoice! The 49th annual American Music Awards are taking place on Sunday, November 21.
Five-time AMA winner Cardi B — who is nominated for Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Music Video and Favorite Hip-Hop Song — will oversee the event, live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The 29-year-old confessed she intends to host the fan-voted award show by being unapologetically herself. "There are going to be certain things that I read on the teleprompter, but I’m just going to freestyle it because I don’t like feeling like I’m talking like a robot," the "I Like It" rapper — who welcomed her second child with Offset in September — admitted to Variety. "I just want to be myself."
The night will have no shortage of entertainment: Silk Sonic's Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak will open the show with Jennifer Lopez, Coldplay, BTS, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Olivia Rodrigo and Bad Bunny also set to perform.
Meanwhile, Rodrigo leads the nominations with seven categories, following the success of her wildly popular debut album Sour, while The Weeknd comes in second with six nominations. The "Good 4 U" songstress — who is nominated for Artist of The Year — will certainly be having a night to remember, as she could break a record for most wins as a first-time nominee.
(Giveon, Kali Uchis, Saweetie and 24kGoldn are also first-time nominees alongside Rodrigo.)
Taylor Swift could also be taking home a major accolade, as she may break her own record tonight for most AMA wins of all time. The "All Too Well" musician currently holds 32 awards.
Of course, aside from the most prominent musical acts being celebrated, the hottest names in Hollywood will also use the night to show off their stylish sides.
Scroll through to see the night's most fashionable stars!
Cardi B
Cardi B stunned in an elegant black gown that she paired with strappy heels.
Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo looked angelic in a blue sequin dress with feathers.
Jojo Siwa
JoJo Siwa looks all grown up in her exquisite chic off-the-shoulder black gown with sheer panels running down the tulle skirt.
Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow looked like an absolute dream in her super sheer dress and matching headband crown.
Chloe Bailey
Chloe Bailey looked fierce in her black cutout gown.
Halle Bailey
Halle Bailey showed off her rock-hard abs in a sultry brown long-sleeve gown.
Casie Colson Baker & Machine Gun Kelly
Machine Gun Kelly and Casie had the ultimate daddy-daughter night, with the rapper wearing a silver-studded black long sleeve and spiked choker while the 12-year-old donned a simple yet stylish black dress.
Billy Porter
Billy Porter made quite the entrance with his umbrella hat and stylish blue suit.
Michelle Young
Bachelorette Michelle Young was all smiles as she flaunted her fab figure in a sexy yellow dress.
JoJo
JoJo flaunted her fit physique in a sparkling silver dress.
Rachel Lindsay
Rachel Lindsay smiled for the cameras while rocking a black pant suit.
BTS
BTS came dressed to impress, with the South Korean boy band members wearing stylish suits.
Diplo
Diplo looked fresh in his camel suit that he paired with animal printed shoes.
New Kids On The Block
New Kids On The Block showed off their fresh styles as they posed together.
Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny looked cozy in his mint puffer jacket that he paired with sunglasses.
Iann Dior
Iann Dior brought his A-game to the red carpet, as he rocked a black and red suit with a chain necklace.
Becky G
Becky G smized for the cameras in a cutout purple mini dress.
Marsai Martin
Marsai Martin was a sight for sore eyes in her colorful gown.
Rachel Zegler
West Side Story's Rachel Zegler walked the red carpet wearing a memorable black and white gown.
Madelyn Cline
Madelyn Cline left little up to the imagination in her risqué cut-out black dress that she paired with long-sleeve gloves.
Alicia Etheredge & Bobby Brown
Alicia Etheredge & Bobby Brown complimented each other with their rock star looks.
Jimmy Jam & Bella Harris
Jimmy Jam & Bella Harris appeared to be in good spirits, with the famed songwriter rocking an all-black ensemble while his daughter stunned in a sultry bright pink gown.
Mickey Guyton
Mickey Guyton's extraordinary sparkly dress was unmatched.
