Jimmy Kimmel will return as host of the “2006 American Music Awards” for the third time, it was announced on Tuesday. The show will air as a three hour television special on ABC live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on November 21.

Kimmel, the multi-talented TV personality, talk show host, and producer, will take the stage to help hand out twenty American Music Awards representing the best of Pop/Rock, Country, Soul/Rhythm & Blues, Rap/Hip Hop, Latin, Alternative, Adult Contemporary and Contemporary Inspirational music. “I am very happy to have been asked to return as host of the American Music Awards and graciously accept ABC’s apology for snubbing me last year,” said Kimmel.

In addition to his hit late-night talk show, Kimmel was also recently announced as the host of the new ABC game show “Set for Life,” which will premiere later this year. The “2006 American Music Awards” will feature a star studded list of nominees, presenters and performers. Initial performers just announced by show Producer Larry Klein include Beyonce, Josh Groban and nominees Mary J. Blige and Carrie Underwood. Additional performers and presenters to be announced.

For a complete list of nominees, please visit www.abc.com.