American Music Awards 2017: Time, channel, performers, presenters, live stream

Bruno Mars leads the pack of nominees at the 2017 American Music Awards. The pop star earned nods in eight categories, including Artist of the Year. (AP File Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Ordinary folks might not be in attendance at the 2017 American Music Awards, but their voices will be heard. Fans determine the winners by online voting, and their favorites will take home trophies tonight during a splashy ceremony at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

If you're tuning into the 2017 AMAs, here's what you need to know.

When are the American Music Awards?

Sunday, Nov. 19, on ABC. Tracee Ellis Ross of "blackish" will host the show.

What time does the show start?

7 p.m. Central, 8 p.m. Eastern. The broadcast usually runs for about three hours.

How long does voting last?

Voting for the New Artist of the Year and Collaboration of the Year awards closes on Nov. 19 about an hour into the show, just before 8 p.m. Central, 9 p.m. Eastern. You can vote online or via Twitter. See the voting FAQs here. Voting for the other awards is now closed.

Is there a live stream of the ceremony?

ABC has a live stream, but it's only available in select cities. (See the participating markets here.) There's a red carpet stream on Twitter, starting at 5 p.m. Central, 6 p.m. Eastern. Hosts are AJ Gibson, Marc Malkin, Laura Marano and Oliver Trevena.

Who are the major AMA nominees?

Bruno Mars leads the pack with eight nominations, including Artist of the Year. Drake, Kendrick Lamar, the Chainsmokers, Ed Sheeran and The Weeknd have five nominations apiece. Following close behind are Justin Bieber, Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi, with four nominations apiece.

Who's performing at the AMAs?

Lady Gaga, Diana Ross (honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award), Christina Aguilera (performing a tribute to Whitney Houston), Nick Jonas, Niall Horan, Shawn Mendes, Demi Lovato, BTS, Portugal, The Man and more.

Which artists will perform together at the AMAs?

Kelly Clarkson and Pink, Imagine Dragons and Khalid, Alessia Cara and Zedd, Selena Gomez and Marshmello, Hailee Steinfeld & Alesso featuring Florida Georgia Line and watt.

Who's presenting at the AMAs?

Ciara, Jared Leto, DJ Khaled, Viola Davis, Camila Mendes, Chadwick Boseman, The Chainsmokers, G-Eazy, Chris Hardwick, Heidi Klum, Lea Michele, Chrissy Metz, Kat Graham and more.

Which AMA nominees have Alabama ties?

Four acts with links to Alabama are in the running. Here's the breakdown:

Sam Hunt received two nominations, for Favorite Male Artist -- Country and Favorite Song -- Country, for "Body Like a Back Road." Hunt, 32, is a country-pop singer-songwriter and a former quarterback for the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers. He recently performed a free concert in Birmingham for about 25,000 fans, celebrating the return of UAB football.

Little Big Town was nominated for Favorite Duo or Group -- Country. The harmonizing country-pop band includes Jimi Westbrook of Sumiton and Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman, who met as undergrads at Samford University in Birmingham.

Florida Georgia Line also was nominated for Favorite Duo or Group -- Country. Tyler Hubbard (from Monroe, Ga.) and Brian Kelley (from Ormond Beach, Fla.) are the principals of this bro-country band. Hubbard's parents, the late Roy Wayne Hubbard and Amy Eady Hubbard, are from Bibb County. Hubbard still has relatives in Tuscaloosa and Centreville.

Gucci Mane was nominated for Favorite Song -- Rap/Hip-Hop for his featured role on "Black Beatles" by Rae Sremmurd. Gucci Mane, born Radric Delantic Davis, is a Bessemer native.

Where can I find the American Music Awards on social media?

The AMAs have a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr. On Snapchat, it's TheAMAs.

Who else is nominated for AMAs?

Here's the full list of nominees:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Bruno Mars
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Drake
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Ed Sheeran

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • James Arthur
  • Niall Horan
  • Julia Michaels
  • Post Malone
  • Rae Sremmurd

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

  • The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey, "Closer"
  • DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne, "I'm the One"
  • Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber, "Despacito"
  • Maroon 5 featuring Kendrick Lamar, "Don't Wanna Know"
  • The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk, "Starboy"

TOUR OF THE YEAR

  • Garth Brooks
  • Coldplay
  • U2

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

  • Bruno Mars, "That's What I Like"
  • Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee, "Despacito"
  • Ed Sheeran, "Shape of You"

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - POP/ROCK

  • Bruno Mars
  • Drake
  • Ed Sheeran

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - POP/ROCK

  • Alessia Cara
  • Lady Gaga
  • Rihanna

FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP - POP/ROCK

  • The Chainsmokers
  • Coldplay
  • Imagine Dragons

FAVORITE ALBUM - POP/ROCK

  • Bruno Mars, "24K Magic"
  • Drake, "More Life"
  • The Weeknd, "Starboy"

FAVORITE SONG - POP/ROCK

  • The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey, "Closer"
  • Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber, "Despacito"
  • Ed Sheeran, "Shape of You"

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - COUNTRY

  • Sam Hunt
  • Thomas Rhett
  • Keith Urban

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - COUNTRY

  • Miranda Lambert
  • Maren Morris
  • Carrie Underwood

FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP - COUNTRY

  • Florida Georgia Line
  • Little Big Town
  • Old Dominion

FAVORITE ALBUM - COUNTRY

  • Jason Aldean, "They Don't Know"
  • Chris Stapleton, "From A Room: Volume 1"
  • Keith Urban, "Ripcord"

FAVORITE SONG - COUNTRY

  • Sam Hunt, "Body Like A Back Road"
  • Jon Pardi, "Dirt On My Boots"
  • Keith Urban, "Blue Ain't Your Color"

FAVORITE ARTIST - RAP/HIP-HOP

  • Drake
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Migos

FAVORITE ALBUM - RAP/HIP-HOP

  • Drake, "More Life"
  • Kendrick Lamar, "DAMN."
  • Migos, "Culture"

FAVORITE SONG - RAP/HIP-HOP

  • DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne, "I'm the One"
  • Kendrick Lamar, "HUMBLE."
  • Rae Sremmurd featuring Gucci Mane, "Black Beatles"

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - SOUL/R&B

  • Bruno Mars
  • Childish Gambino
  • The Weeknd

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - SOUL/R&B

  • Beyonce
  • Kehlani
  • Rihanna

FAVORITE ALBUM - SOUL/R&B

  • Bruno Mars, "24K Magic"
  • Childish Gambino, "Awaken, My Love!"
  • The Weeknd, "Starboy"

FAVORITE SONG - SOUL/R&B

  • Bruno Mars, "That's What I Like"
  • Khalid, "Location"
  • The Weeknd, "Starboy"

FAVORITE ARTIST - ALTERNATIVE ROCK

  • Imagine Dragons
  • Linkin Park
  • twenty one pilots

FAVORITE ARTIST - ADULT CONTEMPORARY

  • Bruno Mars
  • Shawn Mendes
  • Ed Sheeran

FAVORITE ARTIST - LATIN

  • Daddy Yankee
  • Luis Fonsi
  • Shakira

FAVORITE ARTIST - CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

  • Lauren Daigle
  • MercyMe
  • Chris Tomlin

FAVORITE ARTIST - ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)

  • The Chainsmokers
  • DJ Snake
  • Calvin Harris

TOP SOUNDTRACK

  • "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2: Awesome Mix Vol. 2"
  • "Moana"
  • "Trolls"

Anything else I should know?

Yes, if you're an "American Idol" fan. Some "Idol" hopefuls who didn't make the cut during the national auditions will receive a second chance during the AMA broadcast. Videos of their auditions will be shown during the AMAs, and viewers can vote for their favorite singers online. The person who gets the most votes will earn a golden ticket to Hollywood, and compete for a spot on the ABC reboot in 2018.

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