Mariah Carey is still in the business of carrying out her own tributes, and did so at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special on Sunday (Oct. 6).

Ahead of the American Music Awards, Mariah Carey talks to USA TODAY about the anniversaries of "The Emancipation of Mimi" and "Merry Christmas."

Mariah Carey embraced old Hollywood glamour while performing during the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special on Sunday in Los Angeles. The legendary artist, who is the recipient of 10 AMAs, sang a medley of hits from her 10th album, “The Emancipation of Mimi,” which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025.

The American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special is set to air on October 6, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. As for what the two-hour show will entail, performers were just announced.

Mariah Carey is many things – but casual isn't one of them. So naturally, when she performed Sunday (Oct. 6) evening at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special, she had to make an entrance.

Mariah Carey delivered a beautiful performance to celebrate the American Music Awards (AMAs) 50th Anniversary Special. She served Old Hollywood glam on the red carpet as she showed up in a gorgeous Schiaparelli gown.

Mariah Carey wowed the crowd during an appearance at the American Music Awards (AMAs) special on Sunday night. The spectacle, held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the awards show, was staged at the LA Center Studios in Los Angeles,