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ABC Shares AMA Performance Gallery; Twenty One Pilots, Niall, Fifth Harmony, More Featured

By awards show standards, Sunday’s American Music Awards lineup was fairly wide-ranging.

In featuring performances from acts like Sting, Green Day, Fifth Harmony, DJ Khaled’s “Do You Mind” team, Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, John Legend, Niall Horan, James Bay, Shawn Mendes and The Chainsmokers, the 2016 AMAs ceremony covered numerous bases. The only obvious omission — in the context of a mainstream show — was an act from the country space.

The result was a show that, while not necessarily an artistic classic, likely appeased its audience. We’ll learn the size of that audience when the ratings emerge Monday morning.

For now, enjoy a high-resolution gallery of the night’s performances — shared by ABC (note: photos from Lady Gaga’s performance were not released in the first batch; they will be posted upon availability)

THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
BRUNO MARS
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
BRUNO MARS
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
BRUNO MARS
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
BRUNO MARS
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
NIALL HORAN
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
NIALL HORAN
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
NIALL HORAN
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
FIFTH HARMONY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
FIFTH HARMONY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
FIFTH HARMONY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
FIFTH HARMONY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
FIFTH HARMONY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
THE CHAINSMOKERS
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
HALSEY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
HALSEY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
HALSEY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
HALSEY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
THE CHAINSMOKERS, HALSEY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
THE CHAINSMOKERS, HALSEY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
HALSEY, THE CHAINSMOKERS
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
JAMES BAY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
SHAWN MENDES
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
SHAWN MENDES
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
THE WEEKND
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
THE WEEKND
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
THE WEEKND
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
ARIANA GRANDE
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
ARIANA GRANDE
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
ARIANA GRANDE, NICKI MINAJ
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
ARIANA GRANDE, NICKI MINAJ
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
ARIANA GRANDE, NICKI MINAJ
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
ARIANA GRANDE, NICKI MINAJ
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
TWENTY ONE PILOTS
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
TWENTY ONE PILOTS
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
TWENTY ONE PILOTS
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
TWENTY ONE PILOTS
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
TWENTY ONE PILOTS
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
TWENTY ONE PILOTS
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
STING
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
STING
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
NICKI MINAJ, DJ KHALED
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
RICK ROSS, FUTURE, NICKI MINAJ, AUGUST ALSINA, DJ KHALED
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
RICK ROSS, FUTURE, NICKI MINAJ, AUGUST ALSINA, DJ KHALED
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
MAROON 5
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
MAROON 5
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
KENDRICK LAMAR
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
MAROON 5, KENDRICK LAMAR
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
BRUNO MARS
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
BRUNO MARS
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
NIALL HORAN
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
FIFTH HARMONY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
FIFTH HARMONY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
FIFTH HARMONY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
FIFTH HARMONY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
JOHN LEGEND
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
JOHN LEGEND
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
TWENTY ONE PILOTS
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
GREEN DAY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
GREEN DAY
THE 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(r) – The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, broadcasts live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST, on ABC. (Image Group LA/ABC)
GREEN DAY
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