Whitney Houston to Perform, Receive Award at American Music Awards

Capping what has been her big comeback year, Whitney Houston will both perform at the American Music Awards and be presented with its International Artist Award.

According to an ABC press release, Houston will sing 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength' from her seventh album, 'I Look to You,' released in August. The appearance will mark Houston's return as a performer to prime time network TV after a five-year hiatus (she last appeared at the World Music Awards in 2004).

Other AMA performers will include Rihanna, Green Day, Mary J. Blige, Shakira, Keith Urban, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Alicia Keys, The Black Eyed Peas and Jennifer Lopez. There's also a few 'American Idol' alumni listed on the bill, with Carrie Underwood, Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson and Daughtry slated to appear.Capping what has been her big comeback year, Whitney Houston will both perform at the American Music Awards and be presented with its International Artist Award.

According to an ABC press release, Houston will sing 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength' from her seventh album, 'I Look to You,' released in August. The appearance will mark Houston's return as a performer to prime time network TV after a five-year hiatus (she last appeared at the World Music Awards in 2004).

Other AMA performers will include Rihanna, Green Day, Mary J. Blige, Shakira, Keith Urban, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Alicia Keys, The Black Eyed Peas and Jennifer Lopez. There's also a few 'American Idol' alumni listed on the bill, with Carrie Underwood, Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson and Daughtry slated to appear.

The International Artist Award is an honor bestowed on artists who "have gone beyond the borders of their own country to be acknowledged for their superstar status around the globe." Former recipients have included Michael Jackson, Madonna, Aerosmith and Beyonce.

The last time Houston performed at the AMAs was -- wait for it -- 10 years ago in 1999, for a medley of 'Until You Come Back' and 'My Love is Your Love,' with Babyface and Wyclef Jean.

This summer, 'I Look To You' debuted at number one in both the United States and several other countries, the album netting the largest first-week sales of her career in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. Houston's interview on the season premiere of 'Oprah' in September also earned the show its highest-rated audience in two years.

Talk about a comeback.

Houston holds the record for the solo and female artist with the most AMA awards, having been nominated 37 times and won 21 times.

The 37th AMAs will air Sun., Nov. 22 at 8PM on ABC.