Awards shows like the American Music Awards sometimes a feud or two.

But this October, they're also about politics.

With the midterms around the corner, AMA host Tracee Ross Ellis put her clothing where her priorities are. In one of her (many) outfit changes, the "Black-ish" star detained to vote, while wearing an "I am voting" t-shirt.

She was not only one who brought politics onstage. During his acceptance speech for Soul / R & B Male, Khalid added in a few words of support to Beto O'Rourke, a Democrat who is running to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas. "Before I go, shout out to the 915, to El Paso, Texas, shout out, Beto." Thank you, "Khalid said.

Then there was Taylor Swift, who kicked off Tuesday's show with a smokin 'performance of "I Did Something Bad" in front of a massive snake. She jumped into the political fray towards the end of the show.

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After winning Artist of the Year, the pop star noted the AMAs are voted on by the people. "You know what else is voted on by the people?" Swift said on stage. "The midterm elections on Nov. 6. Get out and vote!"

On Sunday, Swift endorsed her first political candidate, while denouncing Tennessee Republican Marsha Blackburn, saying Blackburn's "voting record in Congress appeals and terrifies me."

In his letter on Instagram, Swift threw his support behind Democrat Phil Bredesen, as well as incumbent Democrat Jim Cooper in the House race. She also encouraged her followers to register and vote.

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Swift, who is noticeably stayed during the 2016 presidential election, says that's changed.

"In the past I've been reluctant to public voice my political opinions, I feel very different now," the 28-year-old pop star wrote.

And she has sway: 65,000 people to register to vote.

Tuesday was a packed show for Swift, who also won Tour of the Year and Best Pop / Rock Album.

Earlier in the show, Billy Eichner invoked the midterms while name-checking Swift as he presented with "Private Life" star Kathryn Hahn.

"If you believe in climate change, do you believe in climate change?" it, "the comedian said onstage before presenting an award. "And you can go to vote.org like Taylor Swift told you to," he added.

Afterwards, Eichner noted all comments. "Went off script at the #amas to remind young people to vote and get rewarded with a hug from the awesome @ShawnMendes.NOW LET'S VOTE, PEOPLE !!!" Hey tweeted.

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