American Music Awards of 2021

American Music Awards of 2021
DateNovember 21, 2021
VenueMicrosoft Theater, Los Angeles
CountryUnited States
Hosted byCardi B
Most awards
Most nominationsOlivia Rodrigo (7)
Websitetheamas.com
Television/radio coverage
NetworkABC
Produced byJesse Collins Entertainment
MRC Live & Alternative
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The 49th Annual American Music Awards were held on November 21, 2021, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, recognizing the most popular artists, singles and albums of 2021.[1] Cardi B hosted the ceremony, following Queen Latifah (1995) as the only female rappers in history to do so.[2][3][4][5][6] Cardi B became the first artist to win Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Song three times. BTS, Doja Cat, and Megan Thee Stallion won three awards each.

The ceremony was notable as the first produced under the banner of MRC Live & Alternative, which was formerly known as Dick Clark Productions after use of that name was phased out the month before.[7] However, this would turn out to be the only year produced under this banner, as the Dick Clark Productions name was restored in August 2022.

  1. ^ Theater, Microsoft. "American Music Awards | Microsoft Theater". www.microsofttheater.com. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  2. ^ "Cardi B to Host 2021 American Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  3. ^ Lewis, Hilary (November 2, 2021). "Cardi B to Host the 2021 American Music Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  4. ^ Lisa Respers France. "American Music Awards 2021: See who got nominated". CNN. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  5. ^ "American Music Awards 2021: See the Complete List of Nominations". E! Online. October 28, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  6. ^ Green, Kai (November 2, 2021). "Okurr! Cardi B Is Hosting the 2021 American Music Awards—Find Out Who's Nominated and How to Watch". Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 12, 2021). "Adam Stotsky Named President Of MRC Live & Alternative As Dick Clark Prods. Name Is Phased Out". Deadline. Archived from the original on September 13, 2021. Retrieved October 23, 2021.