The 2008 American Music Award Winners
This years American Music Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, took place at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre on Hollywood Blvd and proved to be a great night for many stars and their fans.
Those performing included: Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Natasha Bedingfield, Coldplay, The Fray, Kanye West, Rihanna, Jonas Brothers, Alicia Keys, Annie Lennox, Taylor Swift, Pussycat Dolls, Pink, New Kids on the Block, Leona Lewis and Ne-Yo. Beyonce broke it down to her new song “Single Ladies,” in a similar looking leotard and heels that Justin Timberlake wore on their ‘SNL’ skit.
It was a big night for country cutie Taylor Swift as she won her first AMA award in the favorite female country artist catagory along with having a number one album on the charts. The Jonas Brothers, who broke a record earlier this year by having five songs in the top 20, also won their first AMA award for breakthrough artist of the year.
Some presenters included Daughtry, Kate Moss, Nick Lachey, Jordan Sparks, Ashley Tisdale and Akon.
See full list of the nights winners below.
Country Music
Favorite Male Artist- Brad Paisley
Favorite Female Artist- Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group- Rascal Flatts
Favorite Album- Carrie Underwood- “Carnival Ride”
Rap/Hip-Hop Music
Favorite Male Artist- Kanye West
Favorite Band, Duo or Group- Three 6 Mafia
Favorite Album- Kanye West- “Graduation”
Pop/Rock Music
Favorite Male Artist- Chris Brown
Favorite Female Artist- Rihanna
Favorite Band, Duo or Group- Daughtry
Favorite Album- Alicia Keys- “As I Am”
Soul/Rhythm and Blues
Favorite Male Artist- Chris Brown
Favorite Female Artist- Rihanna
Favorite Album- Alicia Keys- “As I Am”
T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist- Jonas Brothers
Soundtracks
Favorite Album- Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alternative Rock Music
Favorite Artist- Linkin Park
Adult Contemporary Music
Favorite Artist- Jordin Sparks
Latin Music
Favorite Artist- Enrique Iglesias
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational- Third Day
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