Janet Jackson has been added to the schedule of performers for the 37th annual American Music awards. The show will be airing live November 22 on ABC. She will join Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys and the Black Eyed Peas who have previously been announced to perform on the telecast. Urban released the album "Defying Gravity" earlier this year. Jackson will kick off the show with an opening performance number. Jackson will be releasing an album titled "Number Ones" on November 17th.

The live broadcast will take place at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network. Tickets are now on sale (please visit www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-877-AEG-TICKETS). dick clark productions will also air a live digital pre-show hosted by Julie Moran from the 2009 American Music Awards red carpet, available on ABC.com, USTREAM.com and mycokerewards.com and mycoke.com.

For the third year, winners will be determined by online voting at www.ama.abc.com, www.amavote.com and www.mycokerewards.com, the official voting location starting today. Artists will be honored in the categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin and Contemporary Inspirational. Fans can go to the official homepage of the "2009 American Music Awards," ama.abc.com, to find performer and presenter announcements, artist information, and more.

Taylor Swift leads the nominations race this year with six (6) total nominations, Michael Jackson follows with five (5) nominations, Eminem follows with four (4) nominations and Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Kings of Leon and T.I. collected three (3) nominations. Lady Gaga, Eminem, Kings of Leon.

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Janet Jackson to open the 'American Music Awards'
Michael Jackson received five posthumous American Music Award nominations, and the upcoming ABC award show will turn to one of Jackson's siblings to open its broadcast. Following her gala-launching tribute at the MTV Video Music Awards, Janet Jackson will lead off the Nov. 22 AMAs with what's billed as a "special opening performance."
Just prior to Janet's appearance on the AMAs, the artist will release her "Number Ones," a two-disc set capturing her biggest hits. Yet even with the greatest hits package, and a new single in "Make Me," one can bet that Janet will undoubtedly lead an AMA tribute to her brother.
“We’re thrilled about having Janet Jackson open this year’s show,” said American Music Awards producer Larry Klein in a news release. “She is an incredibly dynamic performer, and I think the audience will be excited to see what she has in store.”
Janet gave a dance overview of Michael's career at the recent MTV VMAs. The AMAs will air live on the East Coast at 8 p.m. from downtown's Nokia Theatre.
Other previously announced performers include Whitney Houston, Rihanna, Green Day, Shakira, Lil’ Wayne, Mary J. Blige, Keith Urban, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, the Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and Adam Lambert.
--Todd Martens

Yeah we know, This is on the front page.

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Miss Janet to the stage.

finally someone other than Beyonce leading.

this better air like in Australia

Isn't her performance supposed to be 8-minutes long?

great news! i'll watch the ama's just for janet

All I know is that she better bring it!

Wigs will fly

midiscover said:

Oh damn!!!! I remember watching that episode when I got home from school in 7th grade!!!!

@JanetJackson just posted via Twitter

ViintageJunkiie said:

25 years later and still slayin'
These other girls can't catch up!

Ms. jackson if ya Nastay...

midiscover said:

*sigh* Miss Jackson is putting another WIN under her belt. These hoes better get used to having their wigs snatched

tricky2 said:

I checked out the website and since when do greatest hits compilations get nominated for awards. I understand the whole 'We Love Michael' thing but that's plain ridiculous.

HonestMan13 said:

AMA'a go by sales and airplay

mimi07 said:

Then explain Day 26 getting a nomination.

the AMAs go by people's votes but there are awards based on airplay and sales. I don't know why MJ is nominated.

HonestMan13 said:

Exactly!

This poor girl need to get away from da spotlight and heal. She need to focus on herself not a damn career.

Janet's about to get her 19th Dance #1

midiscover said:

what number is it at now

HonestMan13 said:

mimi07 said:

#25

With no promo

midiscover said:

oh shoot...get it janet

HonestMan13 said:

What's a Day 26?

ViintageJunkiie said:

Hell if I know.

Timmy84 said:

well whatever it is, their days were up LOOOOONG time ago

Thanks, I'll have to mark that on my calendar.

Actually, it's at #23