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Taylor Swift to Open the AMAs 2018 with a Performance of 'I Did Something Bad'

Taylor Swift to Open the AMAs 2018 with a Performance of 'I Did Something Bad'

It’s going to be a huge night for Taylor Swift at the 2018 American Music Awards!

The 28-year-old entertainer took to Instagram to that she’s going to be opening the AMAs this year, which air exactly one week from today!

“Good morning America! It’s Taylor. I just wanted to say…I’m going to be opening up the American Music Awards with a performance,” she said in the video.

Taylor will perform her song “I Did Something Bad” on the live show, which will air on Tuesday, October 9th at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC.

If you missed it, you can see the full list of nominees for the show here. Taylor is up for several awards, including Artist of the Year!

BTS, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello & More Score American Music Awards 2018 Nominations!

BTS, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello & More Score American Music Awards 2018 Nominations!

The 2018 American Music Awards nominations are out!

Announced just moments ago from YouTube Space LA, the full list features a ton of your fave artists including BTS, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello and many more.

If you don’t know, AMA nominees are based on key fan interactions as reflected on Billboard.com, including streaming, album and digital song sales, radio airplay, social activity and touring.

Tracee Ellis Ross is set to host the show for the second year in a row, which will air on October 9th on ABC.

Click inside to see the full list of American Music Award nominations… More Here! »