The 2022 American Music Awards was loaded with expertise with its winners and a star-studded lineup of performers. The annual ceremony hosted by Wayne Brady occurred on Nov. 20 on the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and welcomed epic performances from Pink, Anitta and Missy Elliott, and GloRilla and Cardi B, whereas others like JID and Think about Dragons, Carrie Underwood, and Lil Child additionally graced the stage.

The spotlight of the awards present was the soulful tribute to icon award honoree Lionel Richie, led by Stevie Marvel, Ari Lennox, and Charlie Puth. “Lionel Richie has had a profound influence on numerous individuals around the globe and on the music business as a complete,” govt producer and showrunner Jesse Collins stated in an announcement, per Billboard. “From the tens of millions of {dollars} raised as a result of ‘We Are the World’ to the worldwide affect his distinctive sound nonetheless has at this time, Richie is the definition of a dwelling legend and honoring him with the AMAs Icon Award is a no brainer.”

Forward, try all of the entertaining performances from the 2022 AMAs!