Looking excited for the onset of one of the highest profile nights in the music industry, Jennifer Hudson turned up at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California on Sunday evening (November 20).

Arriving in style at the Nokia Theatre LA Live venue, the "Giving Myself" singer chatted with press and posed for pictures before heading inside for the night's ceremony - which airs live on ABC starting at 8/7c.

As for the show, numerous top acts are lined up for performances including Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Maroon 5 with Christina Aguilera, Nicki Minaj with David Guetta, Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson and Taylor Swift, among others.

Meanwhile, Miss Hudson is among the many celebrities set to grace the stage and pass out a trophy (she's handing out Rap Hip Hop Artist honors) - as she joins fellow presenters such as Joe Jonas, Matthew Morrison, Heidi Klum, Katherine Heigl, Avril Lavigne, Jane Levy and Selena Gomez.

Enjoy the pictures of Jennifer Hudson at the 2011 American Music Awards (November 20).



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