Photos: American Music Awards 2018 | Show highlights

Tracee Ellis Ross, center, speaks at the conclusion of the American Music Awards following a tribute to the late singer Aretha Franklin by Donnie McClurkin, left, Ledisi, Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell of Mary Mary, Gladys Knight and CeCe Winans.

Gladys Knight performs “Amazing Grace” during a tribute to the late singer Aretha Franklin, pictured on screen, at the American Music Awards.

Gwilym Lee, from left, Rami Malek and Joe Mazzello introduce a performance by Panic! at the Disco at the American Music Awards.

CeCe Winans performs “Mary Don’t You Weep” during a tribute to the late singer Aretha Franklin at the American Music Awards.

Ledisi performs “How I Got Over” during a tribute to the late singer Aretha Franklin.

Donnie McClurkin performs “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” during a tribute to the late singer Aretha Franklin at the American Music Awards.

Erica Campbell, left, and Tina Campbell, of Mary Mary, perform “Old Landmark” during a tribute to the late singer Aretha Franklin.

Normani, left, and Liza Koshy introduce a performance by Benny Bianco, Halsey and Khalid at the American Music Awards.

Halsey, left, Benny Bianco and Khalid perform “Eastside” at the American Music Awards.

Jennifer Lopez performs at the American Music Awards on Tuesday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Vanessa Hudgens speaks onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater.

Tyra Banks presents the new artist of the year award at the 2018 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater.

Camila Cabello accepts the new artist of the year award during the 2018 American Music Awards.

Ciara and her dancers perform at the 2018 American Music Awards.

Ciara performs at the 2018 American Music Awards.

Missy Elliott takes the stage at the 2018 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater.

Khalid accepts the favorite male artist -- soul/R&B award from John Stamos and Busy Philipps at the 2018 American Music Awards.

Camila Cabello performs during the 2018 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater.

Lenny Kravitz speaks at the 2018 American Music Awards.

Carrie Underwood performs at the 2018 American Music Awards.

Camila Cabello accepts the award for Favorite Song - Pop/Rock for “Havana” from Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards.

“The Hate U Give” star Amandla Stenberg speaks at the 2018 American Music Awards.

Amandla Stenberg presents the award for favorite pop/rock album to Taylor Swift for “Reputation” at the American Music Awards.

Kelsea Ballerini and the Chainsmokers’ Andrew Taggart, left, and Alex Pall introduce a performance by Post Malone and Ty Dolla Sign at the American Music Awards.

Post Malone, left, and Ty Dolla Sign perform at the American Music Awards.

Cardi B performs onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Kane Brown accepts the favorite male artist - country award onstage at the 2018 American Music Awards.

Shawn Mendes accepts the award for favorite adult contemporary artist at the American Music Awards.

Rita Ora, left, and Constance Wu laugh it up while presenting the award for favorite pop/rock duo or group at the American Music Awards.

Host Tracee Ellis Ross takes the stage at the American Music Awards on Tuesday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Host Tracee Ellis Ross performs during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater.

Host Tracee Ellis Ross kicks off the 2018 American Music Awards with a show.

Taylor Swift performs during the 2018 American Music Awards.

Taylor Swift takes a stand at the 2018 American Music Awards.

Zedd, left, and Shawn Mendes perform during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater.

Khalid, left, and Halsey perform during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater.

Carrie Underwood wins the favorite female artist -- country award at the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater.

British singer Ella Mai performs at the 2018 American Music Awards.

Taylor Swift takes the tour of the year award for her Reputation Stadium Tour at the 2018 American Music Awards.

Taylor Swift accepts the tour of the year award during the 2018 American Music Awards.

Mariah Carey performs at the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater.

Host Tracee Ellis Ross celebrates during the 2018 American Music Awards.

Cardi B accepts the favorite artist -- rap/hip-hop award at the 2018 American Music Awards.

Sara Gilbert and Thomas Rhett speak onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards.

Post Malone accepts the favorite male artist -- pop/rock award at the 2018 American Music Awards.

Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots performs at the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater.