Brad Paisley, Mariah Carey, and more artists are set to perform during this year's AMAs special -- these streaming services make it easy to watch the event live

CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced the music artists who will be presenting and performing at the American Music Awards' 50th Anniversary Special on Sunday, Oct. 6, which is being held in place of the annual award ceremony in honor of the milestone year.

Jennifer Hudson will honor 22-time AMA winner Whitney Houston, one of the top AMA winners of all time, with a performance tribute; and country superstar and five-time AMA winner Kane Brown will celebrate the legacy of Country Music at the American Music Awards with a performance of classic and current hits.

CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced additional performances and special appearances including musical powerhouses Nelly, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, and Sheila E. on the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL,

Mariah Carey, Brad Paisley, Jennifer Lopez and more A-list musicians have been announced as performances and special guests that will appear at American Music Awards' 50th Anniversary Special. The anniversary special will feature performances to honor the history of American music and the AMAs.

The celebratory evening will include performances from Gladys Knight, Kane Brown, Mariah Carey, Green Day, Jennifer Hudson, Stray Kids, Brad Paisley, RAYE and more.

The American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special is set to premiere on CBS Sunday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (7 p.m. Central Time) Music icons Brad Paisley, Nelly, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Green Day,

The evening will celebrate half a century of groundbreaking music, iconic moments, unforgettable performances and rich pop-culture history.