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The American Music Awards officially became the American Music Awards (Taylor’s Version).
Pop juggernaut Taylor Swift became the top-awarded artist in AMAs history with her six wins at the awards show Sunday night, which included favorite female pop artist, favorite country album and artist of the year. In total, Swift has won 40 times at the AMAs.
“In the past few years, I have released more music than I did in the entire decade preceding that, and I really feel like that’s down to the fact you, the fans, made it clear that you wanted to hear lots of music that I would make,” Swift said while accepting artist of the year. “You encouraged me.”
Taylor Swift was perfect Sunday night at the 50th American Music Awards, winning all her nominated categories. Lionel Richie was presented the Icon Award and Stevie Wonder and Charlie Puth performed a medley of his hits. (Nov. 21 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
The “Midnights” singer wasn’t the only one to strike a chord with fans.
Bad Bunny, who scored eight nominations, clinched prizes for favorite male Latin artist and favorite Latin album. Meanwhile, Beyoncé boosted her career tally for AMA wins to 16, taking home awards for favorite female R&B artist and album.
The night was also full of tributes to titans in the music industry. Lionel Richie, recipient of the AMAs 2022 Icon Award, was introduced by Smokey Robinson.
After a video tribute played onstage, Richie thanked his family, friends and manager during his acceptance speech and reflected on his long career and 40-year history with the AMAs.
Machine Gun Kelly, Carrie Underwood and P!nk were among the stars that stunned on the American Music Awards’ red carpet. (Nov. 21 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Legend Stevie Wonder and Charlie Puth continued with the tribute by performing some of Richie’s biggest hits including “Say You, Say Me,” “Easy,” “Brick House” and concluded it with “We Are the World.”
For the latter, the duo was joined by Melissa Etheridge, Yola, Jimmie Allen and others.
The AMAs, hosted by actor and comedian Wayne Brady, also featured electrifying performances from some of the biggest stars in music, including Pink, who paid tribute to Olivia Newton-John with a powerful rendition of “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” Dove Cameron, GloRilla with Cardi B, Carrie Underwood, Lil Baby and Anitta.
Taylor Swift swept the American Music Awards, taking home six trophies including artist of the year. She’s won 40 times at the show, more than any other any artist. (Nov. 20 / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Check out the biggest winners of the night below:
Artist of the year
Adele
Bad Bunny
Beyoncé
Drake
Harry Styles
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
New artist of the year
Dove Cameron
Gayle
Latto
Måneskin
Steve Lacy
Collaboration of the year
“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” — Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & the ‘Encanto’ cast
“Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)” — Elton John & Dua Lipa
“Wait for U” — Future, Drake & Tems
“Industry Baby” — Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
“Stay” — The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber
Favorite touring artist
Bad Bunny
Coldplay
Ed Sheeran
Elton John
The Rolling Stones
Favorite music video
“Easy On Me” — Adele
“Me Porto Bonito” — Bad Bunny & Chencho Corleone
“As It Was” — Harry Styles
“Industry Baby” — Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
“All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)” — Taylor Swift
Favorite male pop artist
Bad Bunny
Drake
Ed Sheeran
Harry Styles
The Weeknd
Favorite female pop artist
Adele
Beyoncé
Doja Cat
Lizzo
Taylor Swift
Favorite pop duo or group
BTS
Coldplay
Imagine Dragons
Måneskin
OneRepublic
Favorite pop album
“30” — Adele
“Un Verano Sin Ti” — Bad Bunny
“Renaissance” — Beyoncé
“Harry’s House” — Harry Styles
“Red (Taylor’s Version)” — Taylor Swift
The Weeknd — “Dawn FM”
Favorite pop song
“Easy On Me” — Adele
“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” — Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast
“As It Was” — Harry Styles
“About Damn Time” — Lizzo
“Stay” — The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber
Favorite male country artist
Chris Stapleton
Cody Johnson
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Walker Hayes
Favorite female country artist
Carrie Underwood
Lainey Wilson
Maren Morris
Miranda Lambert
Taylor Swift
Favorite country duo or group
Dan + Shay
Lady A
Old Dominion
Parmalee
Zac Brown Band
Favorite country album
“Denim & Rhinestones” — Carrie Underwood
“Human: The Double Album” — Cody Johnson
“Growin’ Up” — Luke Combs
“Red (Taylor’s Version)” — Taylor Swift
“Country Stuff: The Album” — Walker Hayes
Favorite country song
“You Should Probably Leave” — Chris Stapleton
“’Til You Can’t” — Cody Johnson
“Thinking ‘Bout You” — Dustin Lynch ft. MacKenzie Porter
“Buy Dirt” — Jordan Davis ft. Luke Bryan
“Wasted on You” — Morgan Wallen
Favorite male hip-hop artist
Drake
Future
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Baby
Lil Durk
Favorite female hip-hop artist
Cardi B
GloRilla
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Favorite hip-hop album
“I Never Liked You” — Future
“DS4EVER” — Gunna
“Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” — Kendrick Lamar
“7220” — Lil Durk
“Hall of Fame 2.0” — Polo G
Favorite hip-hop song
“Wait for U” — Future ft. Drake & Tems
“First Class” — Jack Harlow
“Super Gremlin” — Kodak Black
“Big Energy” — Latto
“Industry Baby” — Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow
Favorite male R&B artist
Brent Faiyaz
Chris Brown
Giveon
Lucky Daye
The Weeknd
Favorite female R&B artist
Beyoncé
Doja Cat
Muni Long
Summer Walker
SZA
Favorite R&B album
“Renaissance” — Beyoncé
“Honestly, Nevermind” — Drake
“An Evening with Silk Sonic” — Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)
“Still Over It” — Summer Walker
“Dawn FM” — The Weeknd
Favorite R&B song
“Break My Soul” — Beyoncé
“Hrs and Hrs” — Muni Long
“Smokin Out the Window” — Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)
“I Hate U” — SZA
“Essence” — Wizkid ft. Tems
Favorite male Latin artist
Bad Bunny
Farruko
J Balvin
Jhayco
Rauw Alejandro
Favorite female Latin artist
Anitta
Becky G
Kali Uchis
Karol G
Rosalia
Favorite Latin duo or group
Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Calibre 50
Eslabon Armado
Grupo Firme
Yahritza Y Su Esencia
Favorite Latin album
“Un Verano Sin Ti” — Bad Bunny
“La 167” — Farruko
“Jose” — J Balvin
“Vice Versa” — Rauw Alejandro
“Motomami” — Rosalía
Favorite Latin song
“Me Porto Bonito” — Bad Bunny featuring Chencho Corleone
“Mamiii” — Becky G x Karol G
“Provenza” — Karol G
“Todo de Ti” — Rauw Alejandro
“Dos Oruguitas” — Sebastián Yatra
Favorite rock artist
Imagine Dragons
Machine Gun Kelly
Måneskin
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Lumineers
Favorite rock song
“Love Dies Young” — Foo Fighters
“Enemy” — Imagine Dragons x JID
“Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” — Kate Bush
“Beggin’ “ — Måneskin
“Black Summer” — Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite rock album
“Music of the Spheres” — Coldplay
“Impera” — Ghost
“Mercury — Act 1” — Imagine Dragons
“mainstream sellout” — Machine Gun Kelly
“Unlimited Love” — Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite inspirational artist
Anne Wilson
for KING & COUNTRY
Katy Nichole
Matthew West
Phil Wickham
Favorite gospel artist
CeCe Winans
DOE
E. Dewey Smith
Maverick City Music
Tamela Mann
Favorite dance/electronic artist
Diplo
Marshmello
Swedish House Mafia
The Chainsmokers
Tiësto
Favorite soundtrack
“Elvis”
“Encanto”
“Sing 2”
“Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 4”
“Top Gun: Maverick”
Favorite Afrobeats artist
Burna Boy
CKay
Fireboy DML
Tems
Wizkid
Favorite K-pop artist
Blackpink
BTS
Seventeen
Tomorrow X Together
Twice
Contributing: Pamela Avila
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