MUMBAI: Vh1 is all set to showcase the best of international music at the much-awaited 43 Annual American Music Awards. The glamorous evening will air on 23 November 2015 at 9 pm.

The 43 Annual American Music Awards 2015 will honour the hits from across genres. Nomination categories this year comprise of best pop/rock, country, rap/hip-hop, soul/r&b, alternative rock, adult contemporary, latin, contemporary inspirational, electronic dance music, as well as categories for top soundtrack, new artist of the year, artist of the year and singer of the year.

“Keeping with the momentum of the international awards fever, we take pride in showcasing the American Music Awards once again. With the belief in showcasing only the best music & international lifestyle content for our viewers, we are delighted to present yet another grand edition of one of the biggest music nights in the world”, asserted Viacom18 EVP and Head English & Youth cluster Ferzad Palia.

This year, heart-throb Taylor Swift leads the nominations race with six nominations, followed by Ed Sheeran and The Weekend with five nominations each. Last year’s lead Iggy Azalea as well as Sam Smith, Nicki Minaj and Meghan Trainor each have been nominated for three categories. 

Viewers are in for a double treat as vivacious and glamorous Jennifer Lopez will set the stage of fire with her hosting and sizzling performance. Paying tribute to today’s most influential and iconic artists, the American Music Awards feature over 16 electrifying performances from today’s hottest artists such as 5 Seconds of Summer, Selena Gomez, One Direction and many more.

The American Music Awards is part of an illustrious award show line up aired on Vh1 like The Golden Globe Awards, Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Video Music Awards and Europe Music Awards.