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The 45th Annual American Music Awards (AMAs) took place on Sunday the 19th of November, 2017, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. It was hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, with presenters including Chrissy Metz and Justin HartleyJared LetoJenna Dewan TatumLea Michele and many others. Performers included Christina Aguilera, Hailee SteinfeldKelly Clarkson, Nick JonasPinkSelena Gomez, and more.

Pink owned the wall at the JW Marriott hotel in downtown LA

A major highlight from the night was P!nk’s pre-taped performance where she defied gravity by performing whilst hanging on the side of the Los Angeles JW Marriott Hotel and not missing a beat.

Although he wasn’t at Los Angeles, Bruno Mars definitely had a 24K Magic night winning 7 awards out of the 8 nominations received. Keith Urban also smiled home with 3 awards while “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber received the awards it truly deserved. The fans have spoken, here is the complete list of winners from the AMAs 2017.

 

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
The Chainsmokers
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Bruno Mars — WINNER
Ed Sheeran

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
James Arthur
Niall Horan — WINNER
Julia Michaels
Post Malone
Rae Sremmurd

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey, “Closer”
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber, “Despacito” — WINNER
DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne, “I’m The One”
Maroon 5 feat. Kendrick Lamar, “Don’t Wanna Know”
The Weeknd feat. Daft Punk, “Starboy”

Family Night: Diana Ross recieved the Lifetime Achievement Award at an award night hosted by daughter, Tracee Ellis Ross. The iconic singer performed a medley of her many hits and also brought out her entire family to the stage.

TOUR OF THE YEAR
Garth Brooks
Coldplay — WINNER
U2

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee, “Despacito”
Bruno Mars, “That’s What I Like” — WINNER
Ed Sheeran, “Shape of You”

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Drake
Bruno Mars — WINNER
Ed Sheeran

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Alessia Cara
Lady Gaga — WINNER
Rihanna

FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP – POP/ROCK
The Chainsmokers
Coldplay
Imagine Dragons — WINNER

FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK
Drake, More Life
Bruno Mars, 24K Magic — WINNER
The Weeknd, Starboy

FAVORITE SONG – POP/ROCK
The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey, “Closer”
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber, “Despacito” — WINNER
Ed Sheeran, “Shape of You”

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Sam Hunt
Thomas Rhett
Keith Urban — WINNER

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood — WINNER

FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP – COUNTRY
Florida Georgia Line
Little Big Town — WINNER
Old Dominion

FAVORITE ALBUM – COUNTRY
Jason Aldean, They Don’t Know
Chris Stapleton, From a Room:, Vol. 1
Keith Urban, Ripcord — WINNER

FAVORITE SONG – COUNTRY
Sam Hunt, “Body Like a Back Road”
Jon Pardi, “Dirt on My Boots”
Keith Urban, “Blue Ain’t Your Color” — WINNER

FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP
Drake — WINNER
Kendrick Lamar
Migos

FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP
Drake, More Life
Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. — WINNER
Migos, Culture

FAVORITE SONG – RAP/HIP-HOP
DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne, “I’m The One” — WINNER
Kendrick Lamar, “Humble.”
Rae Sremmurd feat. Gucci Mane, “Black Beatles”

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Childish Gambino
Bruno Mars — WINNER
The Weeknd

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Beyonce — WINNER
Kehlani
Rihanna

FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B
Childish Gambino, Awaken My Love!
Bruno Mars, 24K Magic — WINNER
The Weeknd, Starboy

FAVORITE SONG – SOUL/R&B
Khalid, “Location”
Bruno Mars, “That’s What I Like” — WINNER
The Weeknd, “Starboy”

Emotional – “I want you guys to take a moment to appreciate what you’ve got, and make Chester proud,” band member Mike Shinoda accepting Linkin Park‘s award for Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock. Remembering the band’s front-man, Chester Bennington who passed away in July.

FAVORITE ARTIST – ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Imagine Dragons
Linkin Park — WINNER
Twenty One Pilots

FAVORITE ARTIST – ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Bruno Mars
Shawn Mendes — WINNER
Ed Sheeran

FAVORITE ARTIST – LATIN
Luis Fonsi
Daddy Yankee
Shakira — WINNER

FAVORITE ARTIST – CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Lauren Daigle — WINNER
MercyMe
Chris Tomlin

FAVORITE ARTIST – ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)
The Chainsmokers — WINNER
Calvin Harris
DJ Snake

TOP SOUNDTRACK
Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2: Awesome Mix Vol. 2
Moana — WINNER
Trolls

American Music Award for Lifetime Achievement
WINNER: Diana Ross

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