DARIUS RUCKER TO RECEIVE THE VETERANS VOICE AWARD PRESENTED BY USAA'S HONOR THROUGH ACTION AT "THE 52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS," LIVE, MONDAY, MAY 25 AT 8:00 PM, ET, 5:00 PM, PT ON CBS

Queen Latifah Will Host the Star-Studded Annual Special, Which Airs Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

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CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) today announced that Diamond-certified superstar Darius Rucker will receive the Veterans Voice Award presented by USAA's Honor Through Action at THE 52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS (AMAs), which will kick off summer with host Queen Latifah live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the largest venue in the show's history, Monday, May 25 (8:00 PM, ET/5:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+*. The award recognizes artists who use their platforms to make meaningful, lasting change in the lives of those who served. Throughout his career, Rucker has consistently championed those who serve through his long-time support of military organizations and through his music.

Broadcast during Military Appreciation Month, the star-studded evening will feature special in-show moments celebrating veterans, led by Official Military Appreciation Partner USAA, a leading provider of insurance, banking and retirement solutions for military members, veterans and their families. Rucker, who will also perform during the broadcast alongside his Hootie & the Blowfish bandmates, will be recognized on stage for his longstanding personal commitment to organizations like Military Warriors Support Foundation, with which he helped provide 20+ mortgage-free homes to veterans. Throughout his career, Rucker has also performed on multiple overseas USO tours and at events in support of veterans such as the DoD Warrior Games. Last year's Veterans Voice Award was presented to Zac Brown.

The broadcast will also offer viewers a look at USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor(R) - returning for its seventh year to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Stretching more than 130 feet, the exhibition's 600,000+ hand-placed poppies represent every American life lost in the line of duty since World War I, each a quiet act of remembrance for the fallen. Additionally, Gold Star families will be in attendance at the AMAs, and U.S. service members and veterans will be seated in USAA's Military Appreciation Section.

This special recognition is part of USAA's Honor Through Action initiative - a five-year, $500 million commitment to the military community, focused on meaningful careers, financial security and well-being for veterans and their families. More than a campaign, it is a call to action: to stand alongside the military community, transform gratitude into progress and turn purpose into lasting impact.

This Memorial Day, the American Music Awards is proud to spotlight our nation's heroes and help amplify the vital work being done in support of the veteran community, honoring the enduring spirit of service in partnership with leading military and veterans service organizations: Blue Star Families, Bob Woodruff Foundation, Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Easy Day Foundation, Fisher House Foundation, Gary Sinise Foundation, Invictus Games Foundation, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Semper Fi & America's Fund, Team Rubicon and the USO. To learn more, visit TheAMAs.com/Salute.

The show will feature performances from International Artist Award of Excellence recipient KAROL G, Hootie & the Blowfish, KATSEYE, Keith Urban, Maluma, New Kids on the Block, Riley Green, SOMBR, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor, The Pussycat Dolls + Busta Rhymes and Twenty One Pilots, with more to be announced soon.

As one of music's most anticipated nights of the year, THE 52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS returns to CBS and Paramount+* to honor the most influential artists and songs of today alongside unforgettable performances and special moments in a multi-genre, cross-generational celebration of music.

Nominations for THE 52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS were announced last month. Taylor Swift leads with eight nominations, followed by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter and SOMBR with seven each. Fan voting is now open via VoteAMAs.com and the @AMAs Instagram profile in all awards categories. Voting closed on Friday, May 8 at 11:59:59 AM, PT, with the exception of Social Song of the Year and Tour of the Year, which will remain open through the first 30 minutes of the AMAs broadcast.

Additional details, including more performers, presenters and special honorees for the 52nd AMAs will be announced in the coming weeks.

*Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

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