According to the American Music Awards::
Hip-hop icon Jay-Z will perform at the 2009 American Music Awards, Access Hollywood has learned.
This marks Jay’s second time performing on the awards show. He will join the previously announced Alicia Keys in a special collaboration on “Empire State of Mind.”
Jay-Z has been nominated in the Rap/Hip-Hop category six times — this year his nominations also include Favorite Male Artist and Favorite Album.
In order to appear live on Nov. 22 in Los Angeles, Jay-Z is rescheduling his performance that date in Austin, Texas.
“We are thrilled to have Jay-Z and Alicia Keys on stage together for the 2009 American Music Awards,” show producer Larry Klein said in a statement to Access. “Both are such talented artists, it is sure to be a memorable performance.”
You can vote for Jay-z at ama.abc.com, www.amavote.com and www.mycokerewards.com.






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