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Submitted by Dave Paris on November 22, 2010
LOS ANGELES — Justin Bieber made history at Sunday night's American Music Awards, becoming the youngest star to win the coveted Artist of the Year trophy.
It was one of four honors for the 16-year-old Canadian teen idol, who also won for Favorite Pop Album, Breakthrough Artist and Favorite Male Pop Artist.
Submitted by Dave Paris on October 12, 2010
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Eminem and Lady Antebellum each picked up five nominations to lead the field of contenders for the 2010 American Music Awards, organizers announced Tuesday.
Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber followed just behind with four nods, while B.o.B., Katy Perry, Ke$ha and Usher all scored three nominations.
Demi Lovato and Taio Cruz announced the nominees from the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. Live.
Submitted by Amber Sterling on November 23, 2009
LOS ANGELES — Janet Jackson hit the stage at Sunday night's American Music Awards in Los Angeles, where she kicked off the show with a medley of hits.
Jackson began her AMA performance with the 1986 hit "Control." Other popular tunes included "Miss You Much" and "If."
The 43-year-old singer also sampled her new release "Make Me."
While she never directed commented on her late brother, Michael Jackson, the R&B star finished her performance with "Together Again" — in which she looked to the sky and sang, "Everywhere I go, every smile I see, I know you are there, smilin' back at me."
Submitted by Rich King on November 23, 2009
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift
POP/ROCK
Favorite Male Artist: Michael Jackson
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: The Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Album: Number Ones, Michael Jackson
COUNTRY
Favorite Male Artist: Keith Urban
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
Submitted by Rich King on November 23, 2009
LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift continued her magical year on Sunday as she won five trophies, including artist of the year, at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Swift won artist of the year over late music icon Michael Jackson, who earlier had emerged victorious in all four categories that he was nominated. His awards were accepted by his brother, Jermaine Jackson, who paid tribute by wearing the King of Pop's trademark white glove.
Other multiple winners included hip-hop acts Jay-Z and the Black Eyed Peas, who each won twice.
Submitted by Matt Murai on November 4, 2009
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Rihanna is bringing her "R" rating to the upcoming American Music Awards.
The 21-year-old singer has been added to the list of performers for the 37th annual ceremony, People reports.
Rihanna joins a star-studded lineup that includes Eminem, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez and the Black Eyed Peas. A number of former American Idol stars are also set to perform, with Daughtry, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Adam Lambert all on the bill.
Submitted by Dave Paris on October 13, 2009
A complete list of nominations for the 2009 American Music Awards:
Submitted by Dave Paris on October 13, 2009
LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift scored six nominations while Michael Jackson followed close behind with five to lead the field of nominees for the 2009 American Music Awards, organizers announced Tuesday.
Both Swift and Jackson will compete for artist of the year at the Nov. 22 ceremony, along with pop star Lady Gaga, rapper Eminem and rock band Kings of Leon.
Jackson, who died on June 25 from acute propofol intoxication, was also nominated for favorite male artist and favorite album ("Number Ones") in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories. The music icon will be looking to add to his total of 22 American Music Awards racked up over the course of his career.
Submitted by Rich King on November 18, 2007
LOS ANGELES - Chris Daughtry and his band, Daughtry, won the breakthrough artist award at the American Music Awards on Sunday, as Daughtry received the honor from fellow "American Idol" Carrie Underwood.
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