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AMAs 2015: See all the performances

By EW Staff Updated November 23, 2015 at 04:02 PM EST
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Jennifer Lopez

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Host J. Lo opened the show by dancing to the year's biggest hits.

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Selena Gomez

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Selena Gomez performed "Same Old Love" from her most recent album, Revival.

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5 Seconds of Summer

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The Aussie pop-punk band ran through "Hey Everybody," off their second album, Sounds Good Feels Good, which debuted at No. 1 this month.

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Carrie Underwood

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Carrie Underwood gave a moving performance of "Heartbeat," and won Favorite Female Country Artist.

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Demi Lovato

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With two back-up dancers and a whole bunch of cabaret style, Demi Lovato sang the title track from Confident.

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Charlie Puth and Meghan Trainor

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Charlie Puth and Meghan Trainor came together to sing "Marvin Gaye" and "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" before ending their performance with the smooch of the night.

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Ariana Grande

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Ariana Grande performed "Focus" for the first time on a live broadcast.

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One Direction

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Before taking home the Favorite Artist of the Year award, One Direction brought the single "Perfect" to life.

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Nick Jonas

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Nick Jonas performed a medley of hits including "Levels," "Chains," and "Jealous," backed by a full choir.

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Gwen Stefani

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Alicia Silverstone and Jeremy Sisto of Clueless introduced Gwen Stefani, who gave an emotional performance of her latest single, "Used To Love You."

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Walk The Moon

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"Shut up and dance," Walk the Moon sang to the crowd. And so they did.

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The Weeknd

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After raking in awards for Favorite Soul/R&B Album and Favorite Male Soul/ R&B Artist, The Weeknd turned up the pyrotechnics to sing "The Hills."

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With only a few weeks until they drop their next album, Coldplay took the stage to sing its first single, "Adventure of a Lifetime."

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Macklemore and Leon Bridges

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Macklemore debuted a new track, which explores oxy addiction in America. Called "Kevin," it features vocals from powerhouse Leon Bridges.

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Alanis Morissette and Demi Lovato

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Demi Lovato and Alanis Morissette celebrated the 20th anniversary of Jagged Little Pill with a huge performance of the album's hit single, "You Oughta Know."

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Celine Dion

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Celine Dion gave an emotional tribute the victims of the Paris attacks by singing a moving cover of Edith Piaf’s “Hymne a L’amour.”

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Luke Bryan and Karen Fairchild

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Country stars Luke Bryan and Karen Fairchild performed "Home Alone Tonight." Bryan also picked up an award for Favorite Male Country Artist.

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Justin Bieber

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Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater literally rained down on Justin Bieber as he performed three songs from his new album Purpose. No one was... "sorry."

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