The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards just got better.
Dick Clark Productions announced today that Stevie Wonder, music icon and eleven-time American Music Award-winner will perform a tribute to world-renowned Dick Clark who created the American Music Awards in 1973.
Stevie will be one of many performers for the evening. Others on the roster include Christina Aguilera, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Carly Rae Jepsen, Carrie Underwood, Ke$ha, Linkin Park, Nicki Minaj, No Doubt, P!nk, Pitbull, Psy, Taylor Swift, Usher, The Wanted and Swizz Beatz featuring Chris Brown and Ludacris.
Wonder’s tribute will be highly appropriate since he won the award for the Favorite Soul/R&B Single for “Supersitition,” and Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist during the inaugural telecast of the American Music Awards.
This year’s show will be broadcast live from NOKIA Theater L.A. Sunday, November 18 (8-11 p.m. ET/PT) on ABC so mark it in your calendars!
The 2012 American Music Awards will be jam-packed with star power! Legendary musician, Stevie Wonder, is set to honor the late Dick Clark at this year’s ceremony. As one of music’s most respected and influential figures, it seems only fitting that Wonder should pay tribute to such an iconic man in the entertainment industry.
Stevie Wonder has been a trailblazer for over five decades now. His influence on soul, R&B and pop music cannot be understated. He has created timeless classics like “Signed Sealed Delivered”, “Superstition” and “Living For The City” that have been loved by fans across generations.
The legacy of Dick Clark lives on through his numerous contributions to the world of television and radio broadcasting during his lifetime. By honoring him at this year’s AMAs, Stevie Wonder celebrates the life and career of a true icon. Fans are sure to look forward to what he has planned as a heartfelt tribute for Clark!
Background Of Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder is one of the most beloved and iconic musicians in history. He’s been a major influence on music since he began performing at age 11, developing a signature sound that has resonated with fans for decades. His career spans across six decades, from his early Motown days to winning 25 Grammy Awards over the span of his illustrious career.
The American Music Awards have honored him several times throughout their 45-year run – including awarding him with their Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996 – so it makes perfect sense why they’d choose Stevie to pay tribute to Dick Clark this year. As an influential figure in both television production and music promotion, Clark was instrumental in creating what we now know as popular culture today.
It’ll be touching to see how Stevie pays homage to the late Dick Clark during this year’s ceremony; not just because of the impact Clark had on entertainment, but also because of the longstanding relationship between these two artists. It’s sure to be an emotional moment when Stevie takes the stage and honors this legendary man who played such a big role in shaping modern music.
Overview Of The 2012 American Music Awards Tribute To Dick Clark
On November 18th, the 2012 American Music Awards will pay tribute to one of music’s most influential figures: Dick Clark. At this special ceremony, Stevie Wonder will take the stage in honor of Clark and his legacy. It’ll be a night to remember as Wonder celebrates Clark’s life with an impressive musical performance, drawing on both their personal relationship and professional accomplishments throughout his career.
This year’s edition of the AMAs will have a unique twist – instead of being held at the Nokia Theater L.A. Live or another usual venue, it’ll be broadcast from three different locations across America — Las Vegas, Los Angeles and New York City — giving viewers a truly memorable experience when Wonder performs for what is sure to be a touching tribute. This format further highlights how much Clark meant to the music industry by honoring him at some of his most beloved sites around the country.
The entire night promises to be quite moving; not only because we’re saying goodbye to such an important figure but also because we get to witness two icons come together in order to celebrate someone who shaped popular culture as we know it today. Let us all look forward to this very special evening that pays its respects through music, memories, and admiration for the late great Dick Clark.
Conclusion
I’m excited to see what Stevie Wonder has planned for the tribute to Dick Clark at the 2012 American Music Awards. He’s an incredible artist, and his presence will surely make this moment even more special. His music career spans over five decades, so he knows firsthand how influential Dick Clark was on the entertainment industry.
His performance is sure to be one of a kind as he pays homage to someone who made such an impact in all aspects of show business. I can only imagine that it’ll be filled with emotion and heartfelt moments from everyone involved. It’s going to be really special when we get to honor someone like Dick Clark, who dedicated his life to making others smile through music and television programming.
This tribute is going to be something that people remember for years, thanks not only to Stevie Wonder but also because of all the amazing artists paying their respects by taking part in this once-in-a-lifetime event. I’m looking forward to seeing it unfold!
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