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

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Photo: Janet Jackson at the MTV VMAs. Credit: Getty Images

Comments

[maizieful]

Go Janet! Look forward to this plus love Michael Jackson and hope he wins like he deserves.!! Let hope Taylor Swift does not win over Michael or there will be outrage from people everywhere. She's selling music to the teeny boppers, junior high and high school kids. She's not that good... My opinion. Janet and Michael Jackson are far superior to Taylor Swift anyday..

[Andrea Tutrani]

Janet , your keep us close to Michael with your performances. I know your beloved brother will win all his awards,. He deserves them.
Thank you for helping us keep Michael's legacy and memory alive.
We love you more,

[JERRY]

OMG!!!! I WAS NOT GONNA WATCH THE AMA'S, OH MY GOSH!!! I CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE JANET, JANET, JANET, JANET. SHE IS GONNA BURN THAT STAGE DOWN LIKE SHE DID AT THE VMA'S. JANET JACKSON IS THE FEMALE MICHAEL JACKSON OH I LOVE IT, I WILL BE WATCHING THE AMA'S THIS YEAR, I HAVE NOT WATCHED IT IN YEARS BECAUSE THEY ALWAYS HAVE NO DANCING, BUTT SHAKING BEYONCE ON THERE.

[Me]

Great News!!! Can't wait...She's already done a tribute to MJ, so I doubt that she will again. It's not Janet's style to redo something that's she's already done.

[Ann]

I will watch this show for Janet - she's the best. If she does a tribute to Michael that would be great, but she has enough hits and dance moves to do 8 minutes to her own music. She will probably do Make Me which is suppose to be a tribute to her brother. Look forward to seeing Janet!

[imissmj]

im proud of her she has the courage AGAIN! to go up there and dance for michael i love her n think n wish her luck n success go janet rip mj

[AMD]

For Todd...

Why are you assuming Janet will pay another tribute to her brother? The woman has a "Greatest Hits" package that will be out days before the AMA's. That's why she's gonna be performing. Besides, she already paid tribute to her brother, and very exquisitely - I might add. Anyway, whatever she performs, I (and any other Janet fan)can guarantee that it will be THE BEST PERFORMANCE of the night. Nobody even comes close to Janet's performances (except maybe Michael).

[AMD]

I agree w/ maizieful, Swift better not win over MJ. If she does, I hope & pray that she will receive backlash.

[Cham]

Wow.....It would be great. MJ deserves every bit of it. I think JJ is the only act that can re-live MJ. This would be amazing night., not to forget the other huge cast, line-up. I think this could well be the biggest night for sometime. Whatta artist line-up.

[Thalia]

I am very happy Michael will be remembered.

Yeah Janet and Rhianna, peace and happiness to all of the headliners.

[jebenaw]

@JERRY I like the way you put"FEMALE MICHAEL JACKSON" Yes she is! I'm also glad to see someone took notice that the overrated Mrs. BEYONCE knows nothing but BUTT SHAKING !!!!!

@AMD That's Right! lol Go tell them ....Love the way you put it....Nobody even comes close to Janet's performances (except maybe Michael).

[Tulip]

I´m living in Germany and I feel totally cut off from all the celebs/news in the states. We hardly get any news from overseas, and if, it´s just cut news.
MTV.com "is sorry that they are not able to show the video in my region". Great. Do you have a job for me in the states? That way I wouldn´t miss out so much. I love the Movie-/Music-Scene and I am not the same since June 25th this year. I love Michael & Janet Jackson. I´ve seen them both live.

I work at Honeywell since 26 years now and maybe this is a chance to come to work & stay in the states. My husband is an U.S. citizen, so I´ll get the green card. Maybe I even get an answer.
Lots of greetings & love from Germany,
Angie

[christina jones]

u go janet i'am looking for to the AMA on nov.22 u r a great insipration to and your brother michael i just love both of you music its makes me feel go about myself every day and it means something to me and its like a message telling u what to do.your soo wonderful janet

[TONY]

I love JANET SOOOOO MUCH you all just don't know how much, and I can hardly wait to see her, i have to set my Tivo to record a few minutes early as it always starts recording too late if I set for the exact time and then I end up missing what I want to see and i dont' want to miss Janet for nothing!!!! I can't wait I can't wait I can't wait to see My JANET AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[V]

Janet was FANTASTIC!!! Bless the entire Jackson family now and forever

re: AMA’s last evening

I enjoyed the entire show until the closing performance.
I love(d) Adam Lambert until the performance that was displayed during the AMA’s – the sexual innuendos were of VERY poor taste (the head the his privates, the grabbing privates, etc) when is enough enough!! how much is stations allowing now a days!!

There was out rage with the whole Janet Jackson pastey on her boob incident during the super bowl years ago SO why/how can AMAs permit this?

Disgusting, Distastful and voices need to be heard re: this

TV has gone from one end of the spectrum to another - use to never permit dress hems above knee, or sleeping in one bed, or kissing NOW there is everything and anything permitted...something needs to change and more people need to voice out - change can't be made without voices!

Best Regards,
V