Chris Brown performs at the 2012 BET Awards

The 2012 American Music Awards will be be having their 40th annual ceremony on November 18th. Further boosting the hype for the ceremony, the show will now include performances by Chris Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Carly Rae Jepsen, PSY, The Wanted, Swizz Beatz and Ludacris.

Previously announced American Music Awards performers include Justin Bieber, Usher, No Doubt, Ke$ha, Pink, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Christina Aguilera, Carrie Underwood, Pitbull and Linkin Park. Additionally, the show will feature a new category for Electronic/Dance music, joining Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Adult Contemporary and Latin.

Watch Chris Brown, who will hit the stage at the American Music Awards with Swizz Beatz and Ludacris, perform at the 2012 BET Awards below:

- Written by Christian

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