The American Music Awards 50th anniversary special celebrated the legends of music both old and new.

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Kate Hudson attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Jordyn Woods attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Patricia Houston and Jennifer Hudson attend the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Smokey Robinson attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Nelly attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Kane Brown attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Lance Bass and AJ McLean attend the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Chaka Khan and Sheila E. attend the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Green Day attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Cedric the Entertainer attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Chingy attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Sophia Culpo attends the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Jennifer Hudson performs at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Mariah Carey performs at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Gladys Knight performs at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Samuel L. Jackson presents at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Kane Brown performs at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Brad Paisley presents at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Brad Paisley

Nile Rodgers performs at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

Stray Kids performs at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California

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