Janet Jackson performed for the first time on stage in eight years at this year's AMAs. She joins an elite few artists by receiving the Icon Award.

The American Music Awards were held on Memorial Day. Some hardware was divvied out to notable modern musicians, but music-based award shows are about live performances and honoring legends. This year's American Music Awards were no different.

Janet Jackson will hit the stage again this month for her first television performance in seven years. The legendary singer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will receive the Icon Award at the 51st American Music Awards on May 26, where her career and music will be celebrated.