Olivia Rodrigo Is Performing At The AMAs And Fans Can't Stop Calling Her A Queen

Each year, the American Music Awards bring out the best talent in music to deliver a show full of epic performances and well-deserved awards. This year is no different. Not only are BTS and Megan Thee Stallion doing a joint performance of “Butter,” but Olivia Rodrigo will perform at the AMAs for the very first time. To top it all off, Cardi B will be hosting the show. There’s so much to look forward to, so to make sure you don’t miss out, check out all the details surrounding the 2021 AMAs below, from the nominees and presenters to the performers and show date.

Fans are so happy to hear BTS, Megan Thee Stallion, and Rodrigo will be performing. On Thursday, Oct. 28, the AMAs announced all three are up for several awards at this year’s show. Rodrigo received seven nominations total, while BTS and Megan each scored three. Considering how well they all performed on the charts in 2021, it comes as no surprise they all snagged several nominations.

The 2021 AMAs will take place in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 21. Fans will definitely want to tune in since there are so many new categories up for grabs this year, including Favorite Trending Song, which includes viral songs and artists from TikTok. In addition, exciting new categories include Favorite Gospel Artist and Favorite Latin Duo or Group.

Be sure to catch every important detail about the 2021 AMAs below.

Who is nominated for the 2021 AMAs?

While Rodrigo scored the most 2021 AMAs nominees with seven, The Weeknd came close with six nominations. Bad Bunny, Doja Cat, and Giveon also scored big with five nominations each. Check out the full list of 2021 AMAs nominees below.

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Ariana Grande

BTS

Drake

Olivia Rodrigo

Taylor Swift

The Weeknd

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

24kGoldn

Giveon

Masked Wolf

Olivia Rodrigo

The Kid LAROI

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

24kGoldn ft. iann dior — “Mood”

Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez — “DÁKITI”

Chris Brown & Young Thug — “Go Crazy”

Doja Cat ft. SZA — “Kiss Me More”

Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar & Giveon — “Peaches”

FAVORITE TRENDING SONG

Erica Banks —“Buss It”

Måneskin — “Beggin’”

Megan Thee Stallion — “Body”

Olivia Rodrigo — “drivers license”

Popp Hunna — “Adderall (Corvette Corvette)”

FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO

Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak) — “Leave The Door Open”

Cardi B — “Up”

Lil Nas X — “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”

Olivia Rodrigo — “drivers license”

The Weeknd — “Save Your Tears”

FAVORITE MALE POP ARTIST

Drake

Ed Sheeran

Justin Bieber

Lil Nas X

The Weeknd

FAVORITE FEMALE POP ARTIST

Ariana Grande

Doja Cat

Dua Lipa

Olivia Rodrigo

Taylor Swift

FAVORITE POP DUO OR GROUP

AJR

BTS

Glass Animals

Maroon 5

Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak)

FAVORITE POP ALBUM

Ariana Grande, Positions

Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia

Olivia Rodrigo, SOUR

Taylor Swift, evermore

The Kid LAROI, F*CK LOVE

FAVORITE POP SONG

BTS — “Butter”

Doja Cat ft. SZA — “Kiss Me More”

Dua Lipa — “Levitating”

Olivia Rodrigo — “drivers license”

The Weeknd & Ariana Grande — “Save Your Tears (Remix)”

FAVORITE MALE COUNTRY ARTIST

Chris Stapleton

Jason Aldean

Luke Bryan

Luke Combs

Morgan Wallen

FAVORITE FEMALE COUNTRY ARTIST

Carrie Underwood

Gabby Barrett

Kacey Musgraves

Maren Morris

Miranda Lambert

FAVORITE COUNTRY DUO OR GROUP

Dan + Shay

Florida Georgia Line

Lady A

Old Dominion

Zac Brown Band

FAVORITE COUNTRY ALBUM

Chris Stapleton – Starting Over

Gabby Barrett – Goldmine

Lee Brice – Hey World

Luke Bryan – Born Here Live Here Die Here

Morgan Wallen – Dangerous: The Double Album

FAVORITE COUNTRY SONG

Chris Stapleton — “Starting Over”

Chris Young & Kane Brown — “Famous Friends”

Gabby Barrett — “The Good Ones”

Luke Combs — “Forever After All”

Walker Hayes — “Fancy Like”

FAVORITE MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST

Drake

Lil Baby

Moneybagg Yo

Polo G

Pop Smoke

FAVORITE FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST

Cardi B

Coi Leray

Erica Banks

Megan Thee Stallion

Saweetie

FAVORITE HIP-HOP ALBUM

Drake – Certified Lover Boy

Juice WRLD – Legends Never Die

Megan Thee Stallion – Good News

Pop Smoke – Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon

Rod Wave – SoulFly

FAVORITE HIP-HOP SONG

Cardi B — “Up”

Internet Money ft. Gunna, Don Toliver & NAV — “Lemonade”

Lil Tjay ft. 6LACK — “Calling My Phone”

Polo G — “RAPSTAR”

Pop Smoke — “What You Know Bout Love”

FAVORITE MALE R&B ARTIST

Chris Brown

Giveon

Tank

The Weeknd

Usher

FAVORITE FEMALE R&B ARTIST

Doja Cat

H.E.R.

Jazmine Sullivan

Jhené Aiko

SZA

FAVORITE R&B ALBUM

Doja Cat – Planet Her

Giveon – When It’s All Said And Done… Take Time

H.E.R. – Back of My Mind

Jazmine Sullivan – Heaux Tales

Queen Naija – missunderstood

FAVORITE R&B SONG

Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak) — “Leave The Door Open”

Chris Brown & Young Thug — “Go Crazy”

Giveon — “Heartbreak Anniversary”

H.E.R. — “Damage”

Jazmine Sullivan — “Pick Up Your Feelings”

FAVORITE MALE LATIN ARTIST

Bad Bunny

J Balvin

Maluma

Ozuna

Rauw Alejandro

FAVORITE FEMALE LATIN ARTIST

Becky G

Kali Uchis

KAROL G

Natti Natasha

ROSALÍA

FAVORITE LATIN DUO OR GROUP

Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga

Calibre 50

Eslabon Armado

La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De Rene Camacho

Los Dos Carnales

FAVORITE LATIN ALBUM

Bad Bunny – EL ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO

Kali Uchis – Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)

KAROL G – KG0516

Maluma – PAPI JUANCHO

Rauw Alejandro – Afrodisíaco

FAVORITE LATIN SONG

Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez — “DÁKITI”

Bad Bunny x ROSALÍA — “LA NOCHE DE ANOCHE”

Farruko — “Pepas”

Kali Uchis — “telepatía”

Maluma & The Weeknd — “Hawái (Remix)”

FAVORITE ROCK ARTIST

AJR

All Time Low

Foo Fighters

Glass Animals

Machine Gun Kelly

FAVORITE INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST

CAIN

Carrie Underwood

Elevation Worship

Lauren Daigle

Zach Williams

FAVORITE GOSPEL ARTIST

Kanye West

Kirk Franklin

Koryn Hawthorne

Maverick City Music

Tasha Cobbs Leonard

FAVORITE DANCE/ELECTRONIC ARTIST

David Guetta

ILLENIUM

Marshmello

Regard

Tiësto

Who is presenting at the 2021 AMAs?

The presenters for the 2021 AMAs have yet to be revealed, but considering the award show is just weeks away, it’s likely there will be an announcement very soon. Oh, and with Cardi as the night’s host, it’s sure to be one for the books.

Who is performing at the 2021 AMAs?

On Nov. 8, the AMAs announced its first batch of performers, revealing BTS and Megan Thee Stallion will perform their “Butter” remix for the first time on the show.

They also confirmed Rodrigo will make her AMAs debut on Nov. 21, but didn’t share which song she’ll perform.

Finally, they announced Bad Bunny will perform his latest single, “Lo Siento BB:/.”

Here’s how fans reacted to the announcements:

Who is hosting the 2021 AMAs?

“Im so proud to announce, I’ll be hosting the 2021 @AMAs! Tune in November 21 8/7c on @ABCnetwork,” Cardi B revealed in a Nov. 2 Instagram, alongside a promo for the 2021 AMAs.

She also said in a press release, "When I received the invite to host the AMAs, I was so excited. I'm ready to bring my personality to the AMAs stage! Thank you to Jesse Collins, ABC, and MRC for making this happen."

When will the 2021 AMAs air?

The 2021 AMAs will air live on Sunday, Nov. 21, on ABC from 8 p.m to 11 p.m. ET. Fans can also stream the show on YouTube TV, Hulu (Live), Sling TV, and fuboTV.

Congrats to all the nominees!