Carrie Underwood to Perform at the “American Music Awards” on Oct. 9

Carrie Underwood to Perform at the “American Music Awards” on Oct. 9

The American Music Awards announced its initial slate of performers taking the stage on Oct. 9, including country star Carrie Underwood.

Carrie, who is nominated for Favorite Female Artist – Country, will be joined by the Imagine Dragons, Post Malone and Ty Dolla $ign.

The 2018 American Music Awards, the world’s largest fan-voted awards show, will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

More performers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Check out the country-centric nominations below—and don’t forget to vote.

Favorite Male Artist – Country

  • Kane Brown
  • Luke Bryan
  • Thomas Rhett

Favorite Female Artist – Country

  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Maren Morris
  • Carrie Underwood

Favorite Duo or Group – Country

  • Dan + Shay
  • Florida Georgia Line
  • Lanco

Favorite Album – Country

  • Kane Brown, Kane Brown
  • Luke Combs, This One’s for You
  • Thomas Rhett, Life Changes

Favorite Song – Country

  • Kane Brown, “Heaven”
  • Dan + Shay, “Tequila”
  • Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line, “Meant to Be”

Collaboration of the Year

  • Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line, “Meant to Be”
  • Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey, “The Middle”
  • Camila Cabello “Havana (feat. Young Thug)”
  • Post Malone, “Rock Star (feat. 21 Savage)”
  • Bruno Mars and Cardi B, “Finesse”

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

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