The American Music Awards which held on Sunday November 19th was nothing short of spectacular judging by the sequence of events that culminated into t
The American Music Awards which held on Sunday November 19th was nothing short of spectacular judging by the sequence of events that culminated into the legendary Diana Ross bring honoured. It was hosted by actress and star of television series, Tracy Ellis Ross who had a record 12 outfit changes all though the televisied show. As expected, there were stellar performances from Pink, Alessia Cara, Selena Gomez, Skylar Grey and Demi Lovato. There were also tribute performances from Christiana Aguilera who sang ‘I will always love you’ by Whitney Houston in honour of the 25th anniversary of the movie, The ‘Bodyguard’ and a duet by Pink and Kelly Clarkson to a closing tribute to 73 year old Diana Ross who ended the show with a stellar performance of some of her biggest hits right before she accepted her Lifetime Achievement award.
Diana Ross performing
Diana Ross with members of her family
Full list of winners
Artist of the Year – Bruno Mars
New Artist of the Year – Niall Horan
Collaboration of the Year – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee – “Despacito (ft. Justin Bieber)”
Tour of the Year – Coldplay
Video of the Year – Bruno Mars – “That’s What I Like”
Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock – Bruno Mars
Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock – Lady Gaga
Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock – Imagine Dragons
Favorite Album – Pop/Rock – Bruno Mars – 24k Magic
Tracy Ellis Ross
Favorite Song – Pop/Rock – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee – “Despacito (ft. Justin Bieber)”
Favorite Male Artist – Country – Keith Urban
Favorite Female Artist – Country – Carrie Underwood
Favorite Duo or Group – Country – Little Big Town
Favorite Album – Country – Keith Urban – Ripcord
Favorite Song – Country – Keith Urban – “Blue Ain’t Your Color”
Favorite Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop – Drake
Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop – Kendrick Lamar – DAMN.
Favorite Song – Rap/Hip-Hop – DJ Khaled – “I’m The One (Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne)”
Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B – Bruno Mars
Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B – Beyonce
Favorite Album – Soul/R&B – Bruno Mars
Favorite Song – Soul/R&B – Bruno Mars – “That’s What I Like”
Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock – Linkin Park
Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary – Shawn Mendes
Favorite Artist – Latin – Shakira
Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational – Lauren Daigle
Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music (EDM) – The Chainsmokers
Top Soundtrack – Moana
