Olivia Rodrigo stunned in a sequined, see-through gown with a feathered bottom while attending the American Music Awards on Sunday evening in Los Angeles, California.
While rocking a plunging neckline, the 18-year-old Driver’s License hitmaker brought the glamour in a towering pair of silver heels and her signature brunette tresses in loose waves.
The pop newcomer, who is nominated for seven awards, is set to perform some of her chart-topping hits.
She accessorized her lilac David Koma ensemble, the same shade as her Sour album cover, with a pair of high-waisted briefs and a glam makeup look, which included sweep of blush and a nude lipstick.
The star’s appearance marks her AMAs debut, just months after releasing her platinum-selling debut album in May, which further propelled her to stardom after starring in High Musical: The Musical: The Series on Disney Channel.
Supermodel Winnie Harlow wore a jeweled minidress with open-toed heels wore a jeweled minidress with open-toed heels and her light brown hair in a romantic updo with a studded headband.
AMAs debut: In rocking a plunging neckline, the 18-year-old Driver’s License brought the glamour in a towering pair of silver heels
Glamorous: Harlow, a 27-year-old model, who found fame on America’s Next Top Model, wore her light brown hair in a romantic updo with a studded headband
The former America’s Next Top Model contestant, 27, was dripping in rainbow gems with a high neck and drop earrings.
Meanwhile, singer JoJo radiated beauty in a figure-hugging silver gown, which displayed her impressive tattoo collection on her arms, with a front slit and cutouts on the waist and studded heels.
She opted to wear her blonde tresses in a flirty ponytail with loose, wavy sections, a dramatic red eyeshadow and pearl earrings.
Smiling: Meanwhile, singer JoJo radiated beauty in a figure-hugging silver gown, which displayed her impressive tattoo collection on her arms, with a front slit and cutouts on the waist and studded heels
Side view: She opted to wear her blonde tresses in a flirty ponytail with loose, wavy sections, a dramatic red eyeshadow and pearl earrings
Leggy: Chloe Bailey showed off her extravagant gown on the red carpet
Glam: Cardi B was unrecognizable at the American Music Awards behind an eye-catching gold mask and black veil on Sunday evening in LA
Country star Mickey Guyton wore a shimmery, semi-sheer gown, a gold bracelet and a pair of statement earrings.
Halle Bailey, best known for being one half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle, commanded attention in a midriff-baring brown velvet dress with midriff-baring cutouts.
Her sister Chloe also bared plenty of skin in a cutout black, high-low dress with a plunging neckline that left very little to the imagination.
First look: After initially gracing the red carpet in a skintight black gown with a daring thigh-high slit, which showed off her toned legs, the 29-year-old rapper underwent an eye-catching outfit change
Wow: In addition to pulling her waist-length waves in a sleek updo, the performer rocked a massive pair of gold evil eye earrings
Making a statement: The mom-of-two is taking on a new role as host of the award show making her only the second female rapper in history to do so behind Queen Latifah in 1995
Fun: The highly-anticipated award show is taking place at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles
Cardi B was completely unrecognizable at the event behind an eye-catching gold mask and dramatic black veil.
After initially gracing the red carpet in a skintight black gown with a daring thigh-high slit, which showed off her toned legs, the 29-year-old rapper underwent an eye-catching outfit change.
In addition to pulling her waist-length curls in a sleek updo, the performer rocked a massive pair of gold evil eye earrings.
Flaunting her abs: Halle Bailey commanded attention in a midriff-baring brown velvet dress with multiple cutouts
Baring it all: Bailey, best known for being one half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle, wore her hair in a sleek updo and accessorized with a few silver rings
Daring: Bailey’s sister Chloe Bailey also bared plenty of skin in a cutout black, high-low dress with a plunging neckline
Chloe shared photos of her look on Instagram, captioned: ‘LAWD have mercy tonight’
The highly-anticipated award show is taking place at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles.
The mom-of-two is taking on a new role as host of the award show making her only the second female rapper in history to do so behind Queen Latifah in 1995.
It will also be a night of exciting performances as global megastar groups BTS and Coldplay will be taking the stage together to perform smash hit collaborative track My Universe from the British band’s latest album Music Of The Spheres.
Mesmerizing: Chloe even rocked a blinged-out body chain
Fresh look: The Have Mercy also sported fiery new red tresses
All that shimmers: Coi Leray, who released her breakout single Huddy in 2018, stunned in a one-shoulder black sequin gown and matching heels
BTS will certainly have a busy night as they will be hitting he stage with Megan Thee Stallion to perform Butter.
Silk Sonic – an R&B group consisting of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak – will also be hitting the stage just weeks after the release of their debut album.
Tyler, The Creator will also be performing as he released yet another critically-acclaimed album – titled Call Me If You Get Lost – earlier this year.
Chloe Bailey made her solo performance debut at the event as she recently released debut single Have Mercy.
In her element: Leray appeared to be a natural on the red carpet as she oozed confidence while getting her picture taken
Business in the front, party in the back: Leray turned around to show off the sheer back of her dress
Bootylicious: The performer looked nothing short of incredible while striking a series of sexy poses
Absolutely gorgeous: JoJo Siwa radiated beauty in a flowing black gown
Having fun: Why Don’t We (L-R) Jonah Marais, Jack Avery, Corbyn Besson, Daniel Seavey and Zach Herron American Music Awards attended
Rising stars: The boy band members looked handsome in all black
So sweet: Machine Gun Kelly brought his 12-year-old daughter Casie Colson Baker to the award show
Country fans certainly have plenty to look forward to as Carrie Underwood will be joining forces with Jason Aldean as Kane Brown is also set to hit the stage in addition to Mickey Guyton.
Boyband fans of the Eighties and Nineties will be excited to know that New Edition and New Kids On The Block will be performing together.
Diplo, Walker Hayes, Zoe Wees, and Maneskin are also slated to perform.
Making memories: The father daughter duo posed for pictures together and even were photographed making a pinky promise
Dapper: BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, all looked handsome in their suits at the show
Reunited: New Kids on the Bloc stars (L-R) Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, Danny Wood, and Donnie Wahlberg posed together for a group shot
The aforementioned Olivia Rodrigo earned the most nods as she will compete for the top prize against fan favorites like Taylor Swift, BTS and Drake.
Rodrigo, 18, who burst onto the charts in January, got seven nods including artist of the year, best new artist, and favorite pop song for her debut single, Drivers License.
Canadian R&B singer The Weeknd followed with six, while Doja Cat, reggaeton star Bad Bunny and first-time nominee R&B singer Giveon had five apiece.
Fashion risk-taker: Billy Porter sported a bright blue suit, black platform heels and an umbrella-inspired hat
Flirty: Becky G wore a purple tweed-inspired minidress with front cutouts with black heels
Fierce: Diplo wore a light orange jacket, matching pants and cheetah-printed shoes
Billie Eilish was notably absent from the nominations list despite releasing her second album in July. Kanye West, whose Donda album had the biggest first-week sales of 2021, got just one nod, for favorite gospel artist.
Rodrigo, The Weeknd, K-Pop band BTS, rapper Drake and Ariana Grande will face off for artist of the year against Swift, who last year won the title for a record sixth time.
It is important to note that the event is fan-voted and is one of the largest music award shows in the US.
Stylish: Black-ish’s Marsai Martin wore a shimmering multi-colored Missoni gown, diamond and ruby earrings and silver heels
Flawless: Her accessorizes were from jewelry artist Jared Lehr
Making pulses race: Outer Banks star Madelyn Cline wore a beautiful black gown that showed off her chiseled abs, matching gloves and heels
Elegant: Actress Rachel Zegler, who is set to star in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film adaptation of West Side Story as Maria Vasquez, cut a sophisticated figure in a tulle black and white halter neck gown
The nominations are based on performances on the Billboard music charts, streaming and album sales, radio play and social media engagement.
First-time nominees, including rappers Saweetie, 24kGoldn and the late Pop Smoke, dominated the list. Silk Sonic, the new R&B duo formed in March by Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, got three nods including favorite pop duo or group.
BTS, whose single Butter, ruled the Billboard singles charts for 10 weeks this past summer, will compete in three categories – artist of the year, favorite pop group, and favorite pop song.
Singer-songwriter Kali Uchis risked a major wardrobe malfunction in a pastel pink corset-inspired minidress
Bold: Uchis later changed into another eye-catching look, which consisted of a black latex miniskirt, tights and a cool gold necklace
Two looks in one night: The 27-year-old Por Vida singer wore her dark black hair in voluminous curls and sported a pair of fake eyelashes
Fit and flare: Liza Koshy wore a flared black baby doll dress, silver hoop earrings and thigh-high leather boots
Looking good: Walker Hayes and Bad Bunny smiled while on the red carpet
Funky look: Bobby Brown wore a black ‘Pura Vida Costa Rica’ r-shirt, crocodile-embossed leather jacket and matching pants with yellow stripes
Their Universe: BTS looked dapper in yellow ensembles as they posed with Becky G
Also in attendance was Machine Gun Kelly, who brought his 12-year-old daughter Casie Colson Baker to the award show, and Billy Porter, who wore a bright blue suit, black platform heels and an umbrella-inspired hat.
Black-ish’s Marsai Martin wore a shimmering multi-colored Missoni gown, diamond and ruby earrings and silver heels.
Bobby Brown wore a black ‘Pura Vida Costa Rica’ r-shirt, crocodile-embossed leather jacket and matching pants with yellow stripes
Actress Rachel Zegler, who is set to star in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film adaptation of West Side Story as Maria Vasquez, cut a sophisticated figure in a tulle black and white halter neck gown.
Cool guy: Rapper 24kGoldn wore a black and white daisy suit
Working it! Rachel Lindsay looked incredible in a timeless all-black ensemble, which showed off her toned arms
Glowing: Michelle Young wowed in a yellow midi dress, which highlighted her incredible physique
Standing out from the crowd: Larray and Matthew Taylor pictured hitting the red carpet
Edgy: Iann Dior (born Michael Ian Olmo) looked effortlessly cool in a and red blazer and shorts
Unique: Zoe Wees wore a padded best, over a graphic hoodie, white pants and her hair in floor-length braids
Anthony Ramos and Gunna also attended
Glam: Erica Banks wore a silver gown with a thigh-high slit, corset bodice and Balenciaga necklace
American Music Awards 2021: WINNERS
Artist of the year:
Ariana Grande
BTS – WINNER
Drake
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Golden: BTS earned the most wins with three at the 2021 American Music Awards on Sunday evening
New artist of the year:
24kGoldn
Giveon
Masked Wolf
Olivia Rodrigo – WINNER
The Kid LAROI
Rising star: Olivia Rodrigo had the most nominations at the event with seven but was only able to come away with one win
Collaboration of the year:
24kGoldn ft. iann dior, “Mood”
Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez, “DÁKITI”
Chris Brown & Young Thug, “Go Crazy”
Doja Cat ft. SZA, “Kiss Me More” – WINNER
Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar & Giveon, “Peaches”
Favorite trending song:
Erica Banks, “Buss It”
Måneskin, “Beggin’”
Megan Thee Stallion, “Body” – WINNER
Olivia Rodrigo, “drivers license”
Popp Hunna, “Adderall (Corvette Corvette)”
Favorite music video:
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak), “Leave the Door Open”
Cardi B, “Up”
Lil Nas X, “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” – WINNER
Olivia Rodrigo, “drivers license”
The Weeknd, “Save Your Tears”
Favorite male pop artist:
Drake
Ed Sheeran – WINNER
Justin Bieber
Lil Nas X
The Weeknd
Favorite female pop artist:
Ariana Grande
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift – WINNER
Sending a message: Taylor Swift did not attend in person but did send in a video as she won favorite pop album for Evermore
Favorite pop duo or group:
AJR
BTS – WINNER
Glass Animals
Maroon 5
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak)
Favorite pop album:
Ariana Grande, Positions
Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia
Olivia Rodrigo, SOUR
Taylor Swift, evermore – WINNER
The Kid LAROI, F*CK LOVE
Favorite pop song:
BTS, “Butter” – WINNER
Doja Cat ft. SZA, “Kiss Me More”
Dua Lipa, “Levitating”
Olivia Rodrigo, “drivers license”
The Weeknd & Ariana Grande, “Save Your Tears (Remix)”
Favorite male country artist:
Chris Stapleton
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan – WINNER
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Favorite female country artist:
Carrie Underwood – WINNER
Gabby Barrett
Kacey Musgraves
Maren Morris
Miranda Lambert
Favorite country duo or group:
Dan + Shay – WINNER
Florida Georgia Line
Lady A
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band
Favorite country album:
Chris Stapleton, Starting Over
Gabby Barrett, Goldmine – WINNER
Lee Brice, Hey World
Luke Bryan, Born Here Live Here Die Here
Morgan Wallen, Dangerous: The Double Album
Favorite country song:
Chris Stapleton, “Starting Over”
Chris Young & Kane Brown, “Famous Friends”
Gabby Barrett, “The Good Ones” – WINNER
Luke Combs, “Forever After All”
Walker Hayes, “Fancy Like”
Favorite male hip-hop artist:
Drake – WINNER
Lil Baby
Moneybagg Yo
Polo G
Pop Smoke
Favorite female hip-hop artist:
Cardi B
Coi Leray
Erica Banks
Megan Thee Stallion – WINNER
Saweetie
Favorite hip-hop album:
Drake, Certified Lover Boy
Juice WRLD, Legends Never Die
Megan Thee Stallion, Good News – WINNER
Pop Smoke, Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon
Rod Wave, SoulFly
Favorite hip-hop song:
Cardi B, “Up” – WINNER
Internet Money ft. Gunna, Don Toliver & NAV, “Lemonade”
Lil Tjay ft. 6LACK, “Calling My Phone”
Polo G, “RAPSTAR”
Pop Smoke, “What You Know Bout Love”
Host with the most: Cardi B not only served as master of ceremonies but she also won favorite hip-hop song for Up
Favorite male R&B artist:
Chris Brown
Giveon
Tank
The Weeknd – WINNER
Usher
Favorite female R&B artist:
Doja Cat – WINNER
H.E.R.
Jazmine Sullivan
Jhené Aiko
SZA
Favorite R&B album:
Doja Cat, Planet Her – WINNER
Giveon, When It’s All Said and Done… Take Time
H.E.R., Back of My Mind
Jazmine Sullivan, Heaux Tales
Queen Naija, missunderstood
Favorite R&B song:
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak), “Leave the Door Open” – WINNER
Chris Brown & Young Thug, “Go Crazy”
Giveon, “Heartbreak Anniversary”
H.E.R., “Damage”
Jazmine Sullivan, “Pick Up Your Feelings”
Favorite male Latin artist:
Bad Bunny – WINNER
J Balvin
Maluma
Ozuna
Rauw Alejandro
Favorite female Latin artist:
Becky G – WINNER
Kali Uchis
KAROL G
Natti Natasha
ROSALÍA
Purple reign: Inglewood native Becky G took home favorite Latin female artist
Favorite Latin duo or group:
Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga – WINNER
Calibre 50
Eslabon Armado
La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De Rene Camacho
Los Dos Carnales
Favorite Latin album:
Bad Bunny, El Último Tour Del Mundo – WINNER
Kali Uchis, Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)
KAROL G, KG0516
Maluma, Papi Juancho
Rauw Alejandro, Afrodisíaco
Favorite Latin song:
Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez, “DÁKITI”
Bad Bunny x ROSALÍA, “LA NOCHE DE ANOCHE”
Farruko, “Pepas”
Kali Uchis, “telepatía” – WINNER
Maluma & The Weeknd, “Hawái (Remix)”
Favorite rock artist:
AJR
All Time Low
Foo Fighters
Glass Animals
Machine Gun Kelly – WINNER
Interesting: The second award of the night was given to Machine Gun Kelly in the favorite rock artist category
Favorite inspirational artist:
CAIN
Carrie Underwood – WINNER
Elevation Worship
Lauren Daigle
Zach Williams
Favorite gospel artist:
Kanye West – WINNER
Kirk Franklin
Koryn Hawthorne
Maverick City Music
Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Favorite dance/electronic artist:
David Guetta
ILLENIUM
Marshmello – WINNER
Regard
Tiësto