MUMBAI: Vh1, international music and entertainment channel will be airing the much-awaited 42nd Annual American Music Awards Live on 24 November.

One of the biggest music awards, the 42nd Annual American Music Awards 2014 will be aired LIVE from Los Angeles, USA. Music artistes will be honoured in the genres of 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 Single of the Year.

"Vh1 has grown to be synonymous with the best in international music and lifestyle entertainment. The AMA's are one of the most prestigious platforms recognised the world over as the gold standard in music and entertainment, and we are excited to present the 42nd edition of this blockbuster award show on Vh1," Viacom18 English Entertainment EVP & Head Ferzad Palia said.

Iggy Azalea leads the nominations race this year with a total of six nominations. John Legend, Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams follow with five nominations each, while Lorde earns four nominations. Additionally, Beyoncé, Eminem, Imagine Dragons, One Republic and One Direction are nominated for three awards. The ‘Dark Horse' singer Katy Perry has been nominated under Artist of the Year once again, thus giving her a total of 23 nominations under the same category through her music career.

After an energetic and vivacious performance last year, renowned international rapper Pitbull returns to host this year's American Music Awards. The AMAs 2014 will also witness electrifying performances by Katy Perry, One Direction, Ariana Grande, Imagine Dragons, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and many more.

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