Events: 2009 American Music Awards – Red Carpet Arrivals

When Adam Lambert stepped onto the red carpet at the 2009 American Music Awards looking sharp in a plain black suit and tie, who knew he’d cut loose and deliver one of the most controversial performances to air on network television?

The glam-rocker might have stolen the show with his racy performance, but he did have some competition style-wise on the red carpet. With Alicia Keys, Fergie, Carrie Underwood, Ne-Yo, Shakira, Rihanna and many more giving it their best, there was no shortage of fashionable favorites to behold.

Check out all of the stars looking fabulous while arriving for the big show:

Alicia Keys

Fergie

Carrie Underwood

Ne-Yo, Mary J. Blige

Leona Lewis, Keri Hilson

Jermaine Jackson and family

Drake, Colbie Caillat

Day26

Blake Lewis, 50 Cent

Daughtry

Demi Lovato, Kelly Clarkson

Black Eyed Peas

Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire

Pete Wentz, Toni Braxton

Selena Gomez, Orianthi

Rascal Flatts

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