Photos American Music Awards 2024 anniversary special: Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey, more By Jacquelyn Kozak Published Oct. 6, 2024, 9:59 p.m. ET The American Music Awards’ 50th anniversary special celebrated the legends of music both old and new. Ahead, see which stars walked the carpet in Los Angeles plus some key moments from the CBS broadcast Sunday night. 1 of 21 Kate Hudson wearing Fendi Couture Penske Media via Getty Images 2 of 21 Jordyn Woods wearing Balmain Penske Media via Getty Images 3 of 21 Patricia Houston and Jennifer Hudson (wearing La Roxx) Penske Media via Getty Images 4 of 21 Smokey Robinson Penske Media via Getty Images 5 of 21 Nelly Penske Media via Getty Images 6 of 21 Kane Brown Penske Media via Getty Images 7 of 21 Lance Bass and AJ McLean Penske Media via Getty Images 8 of 21 Chaka Khan and Sheila E. Penske Media via Getty Images 9 of 21 Green Day Penske Media via Getty Images 10 of 21 Cedric the Entertainer Penske Media via Getty Images 11 of 21 Chingy Penske Media via Getty Images 12 of 21 Sophia Culpo Penske Media via Getty Images 13 of 21 Jennifer Hudson Penske Media via Getty Images 14 of 21 Mariah Carey wearing Schiaparelli Penske Media via Getty Images 15 of 21 Gladys Knight Penske Media via Getty Images 16 of 21 Samuel L. Jackson Penske Media via Getty Images 17 of 21 Kane Brown Penske Media via Getty Images 18 of 21 Brad Paisley Penske Media via Getty Images 19 of 21 Brad Paisley Penske Media via Getty Images 20 of 21 Nile Rodgers Penske Media via Getty Images 21 of 21 Stray Kids Penske Media via Getty Images Up Next Best star snaps of the week: Blondes have more fun! Sabrina Carpenter and more