will produce the event along with dick clark productions, marking the first time DCP has taken in a co-producing partner on one of the company’s signature awards shows.
Collins will executive produce alongside DCP’s EVP of Television Barry Adelman and longtime AMAs producer Larry Klein. The AMAs gig is the latest addition to a big 2021 for Collins. He co-executive produced this year’sGrammy Awards, executive produced the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show and produced The 2021 Academy Awards, along with executive producing the 2021 BET Awards through JCE.“MRC has had the pleasure of collaborating with phenomenal artists and producers across various genres and proudly welcomes Jesse Collins as showrunner of the iconic,” said MRC Co-CEO Modi Wiczyk.
“Jesse is a world-class producer who has incredible foresight and experience in the live-event space, and we cannot wait to see how he evolves the AMAs,” said Rob Mills, EVP, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television. “The fans are at the heart of this show, and this year’s show promises high-caliber, unforgettable performances we’ve all come to expect from this spectacular night of music and celebration.
The AMAs honor artists in multiple musical genres, including Pop/Rock, Alternative Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Inspirational, Latin, EDM and Soundtrack, alongside awards for New Artist of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Video of the Year, Favorite Song and Artist of the Year.