They join previously announced performers Mariah Carey, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, The Rolling Stones, Rob Thomas and Keith Urban on the show, which is a presentation of dick clark productions, inc.  Hosting the 33rd annual special is Cedric “The Entertainer.” 

Also scheduled to appear on the show as presenters are cycling champion Lance Armstrong, Toni Braxton, Ryan Cabrera, Chingy, Australian songstress Delta Goodrem, Nick Lachey, Jesse McCartney, Sean Paul, Nicole Richie, LeAnn Rimes, “Phantom Of The Opera”’s Emmy Rossum, “American Idol”’s Ryan Seacrest, “Jake In Progress”s John Stamos, Sugarland, “Night Stalker”’s Stuart Townsend & Gabrielle Union, and Gretchen Wilson.  Additional talent will be announced at a later date.

The “American Music Awards” honor the past year’s elite in contemporary music as voted by record-buyers.  Awards will be presented to top artists in Pop/Rock, Country, Soul/Rhythm & Blues, Rap/Hip-Hop, Latin Music, Contemporary Inspirational, Adult Contemporary and Alternative Music. 

Executive Producer of the “2005 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS” special is Allen Shapiro.  Producer is Larry Klein, with Jeff Margolis directing.  Writers are Barry Adelman and Fred Bronson.  Executive in Charge of Production is Bob Bardo.  Associate Producer is Don Harary.  John Shaffner and Joe Stewart are the Production Designers.  Music Director is Edgar Struble.  Talent Producer is Melissa Trueblood.  Executive in Charge is Fran La Maina.