The American Music Awards honor the biggest artists of today
IMAGE / Kayla Smith and Flickr
The American Music Awards took place on Sunday, Nov. 22.
We all have that one artist or band that we absolutely love, and when it comes time for the American Music Awards we just want them to win everything.
If you missed the awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, here is a breakdown.
The night started off with Jennifer Lopez singing and dancing to a medley that included a slow version of her song “Waiting for Tonight” and Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda.”
The night also included performances from Celine Dion, who sang in French in honor of France, Justin Bieber, One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer, Demi Lovato, and Gwen Stefani.
Now, onto the winners.
Artist of the Year:
One Direction
Song of the Year:
“Blank Space”– Taylor Swift
Favorite Male Artist — Soul/R&B:
The Weeknd
Favorite Artist — Rap/Hip-Hop:
Nicki Minaj
Favorite Artist — Alternative Rock:
Fall Out Boy
Collaboration of the Year Un-leashed by T-Mobile
“Where are Ü Now”– Skrillex & Diplo ft. Justin Bieber
Favorite Female Artist — Country
Carrie Underwood
Favorite Female Artist — Pop/Rock
Ariana Grande
New Artist of the Year Presented by Kohl’s
Sam Hunt
Favorite Album — Rap/Hip-Hop:
Nicki Minaj — “The Pinkpint”
Top Soundtrack
“Pitch Perfect 2”
Favorite Male Artist — Country
Luke Bryan
Favorite Duo or Group — Pop/Rock
One Direction
Favorite Album — Soul/R&B
“Beauty Behind the Madness”– The Weeknd
Favorite Male Artist — Pop/Rock
Ed Sheeran
Favorite Album — Pop/Rock
“1989”– Taylor Swift
Favorite Duo or Group — Country
Florida Georgia Line
Favorite Album — Country
“Anything Goes” — Florida Georgia Line
Favorite Artist — Soul/R&B
Rihanna
Favorite Artist — Adult Contemporary
Taylor Swift
Favorite Artist — Latin
Enrique Iglesias
Favorite Artist — Contemporary Inspirational
Castling Crowns
Favorite Artist — Electronic Dance Music
Calvin Harris
Well, there you have it.
So did any of your favorite artists make the cut?
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