Carrie Underwood, Yola, among 2022 American Music Awards performers

Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean
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November 20's 2022 American Music Awards (AMA) will feature a decidedly Nashville and country music flavor. Aside from NSAI co-Songwriter of the Decade, Taylor Swift tied with Beyoncé for the lead in nominations, with six; both Carrie Underwood and Yola will take the stage at the event airing live from the Microsoft Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu.

17-time AMA winner Underwood will perform her "Denim & Rhinestones" single "Crazy Angels," while Yola will make her AMA debut performing her "Stand By Myself" album track “Break the Bough.” The latter was named the American Music Awards "Song Of The Soul." Notably, that achievement highlights -- as stated in a press release -- " an artist that uses music to invoke social change."

YOLA performs with Mickey Guyton CMT Artist of the Year award ceremony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021.
YOLA performs with Mickey Guyton CMT Artist of the Year award ceremony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021.

Nashville-based and chart-topping pop breakout artist GAYLE is also nominated for New Artist of the Year in a competitive category alongside Dove Cameron, Latto, Måneskin and Steve Lacy. Plus, as far as country's categories are concerned, Cody Johnson has been nominated for three AMAs -- Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Album and Favorite Country Song. He leads all country nominees at the ceremony.

Other announced performers include eight-time AMA nominee P!NK premiering her new single “Never Gonna Not Dance Again,” rock band Imagine Dragons pairing with Atlanta rapper J.I.D., plus Afrobeats pair Wizkid and Tems marking their inaugural AMA performances. Their single "Essence" is a Favorite R&B Song nominee.

Cody Johnson performs at the Firstbank Amphitheater on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Franklin, Tenn.
Cody Johnson performs at the Firstbank Amphitheater on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Franklin, Tenn.

Fan voting is now open via VoteAMAs.com. The "2022 American Music Awards" winners are voted entirely by fans. Nominees are based on key fan interactions, including streaming, album and song sales, radio airplay, and tour grosses covering the eligibility period of Sept. 24, 2021, through Sept. 22, 2022. Tickets are now on sale at http://www.axs.com.

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