Sometimes shows like the American Music Awards can be hit or miss. But this year, they got one big thing right, giving Ms. Janet Jackson an award. CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced earlier this month that the “Control” singer, who had already won a record 74 awards, including 11 AMAs, would be awarded this prestigious honor on Memorial Day at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. But she would also give her first live television performance in seven years.
A Performance Worth Waiting For
When the 59-year-old took the stage, she gave us every reason to believe that fitness is one of the keys to longevity. In a tank, baggy jeans, and a white jacket, she sang a medley that included “Someone to Call My Lover and All For You.” She strutted and moved across the length of that stage and down those stairs with nothing to prove, and we loved it. She is an icon after all.
An Inspiring Word About Her Work
But Janet doesn’t see herself that way. In her acceptance speech, “I am so honored and grateful,” she began. “I mean no disrespect in any way, but I don’t consider myself an icon,” she said. “My family, myself, our dream was to, it wasn’t ever to be famous…we weren’t raised like that. We always had a special love for music, dancing, and singing.”
“Fame came as a result of hard work and dedication. My story, my family’s story, is truly an American story. This could have only happened in America,” Janet continued. “The one thing that I hope for is that I have been an inspiration to others and artists to follow their dreams and succeed.”
While Janet hasn’t performed on television in years, she has been touring consistently since 2023, with 47 concerts in 2023, 58 last year. Janet has extended her Resorts World residency in Las Vegas into later this year with dates added in September.
For Fitness Inspiration, check out the Guru of Abs workouts.
The post Janet Jackson Takes Home the AMA ICON Award appeared first on Black Health Matters.
