Janet Jackson To Open The AMAs

Posted by Mitch Michaels on 11.13.2009

Janet kicking the show off with a special medley...

Janet Jackson will kick-off the 2009 American Music Awards with a special opening medley.

Janet releases her new compilation Number Ones next week, a career-spanning collection of hits featuring the new single "Make Me".

She joins other previously announced acts including Whitney Houston, Rihanna, Green Day, Shakira, Lil' Wayne, Mary J. Blige, Keith Urban, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, The Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and Adam Lambert.

The show airs live on Sunday, November 22nd at 8:00 PM ET/PT on ABC. Tickets are still available through Ticketmaster.com.