The American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross on Tuesday, 9th October, 2018. From the performances to the winners, it proved to be a night for women as they dominated the show. Taylor Swift and Camila Cabello led the night with four awards each, with Cardi B not far ahead with three awards. Performances by Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Ciara and Missy Elliot, Cardi B, Khalid, Dua Lipa and more.
The American Music Awards also paid a fitting tribute to Aretha Franklin, the late Queen of Soul, at the closing of their show. Gladys Knight kicked things off with a perfect rendition of “Amazing Grace.” Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans, Ledisi and Mary Mary also performed to the delight of everyone.
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Drake
Imagine Dragons
Post Malone
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift WINNER
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE
Camila Cabello WINNER
Cardi B
Khalid
Dua Lipa
XXXTENTACION
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug, “Havana” WINNER
Post Malone ft. 21 Savage, “Rockstar”
Bruno Mars & Cardi B, “Finesse”
Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, “Meant To Be”
Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey, “The Middle”
TOUR OF THE YEAR
Beyoncé & JAY–Z
Bruno Mars
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift WINNER
U2
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug, “Havana” WINNER
Cardi B, “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”
Drake, “God’s Plan”
FAVORITE SOCIAL ARTIST
BTS WINNER
Cardi B
Ariana Grande
Demi Lovato
Shawn Mendes
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST — POP/ROCK
Drake
Post Malone WINNER
Ed Sheeran
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST — POP/ROCK
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Taylor Swift WINNER
FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP — POP/ROCK
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
Migos WINNER
FAVORITE ALBUM — POP/ROCK
Drake, “Scorpion”
Ed Sheeran, “÷ (Divide)”
Taylor Swift, ‘reputation’ WINNER
FAVORITE SONG- — POP/ROCK
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug, “Havana” WINNER
Drake, “God’s Plan”
Ed Sheeran, “Perfect”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST — COUNTRY
Kane Brown WINNER
Luke Bryan
Thomas Rhett
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST — COUNTRY
Kelsea Ballerini
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood WINNER
FAVORITE DUO or GROUP — COUNTRY
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line WINNER
LANCO
FAVORITE ALBUM — COUNTRY
Kane Brown, “Kane Brown” WINNER
Luke Combs, “This One’s For You”
Thomas Rhett, “Life Changes”
FAVORITE SONG — COUNTRY
Kane Brown, “Heaven” WINNER
Dan + Shay, “Tequila”
Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, “Meant To Be”
FAVORITE ARTIST — RAP/HIP-HOP
Cardi B WINNER
Drake
Post Malone
FAVORITE ALBUM — RAP/HIP-HOP
Drake, “Scorpion”
Lil Uzi Vert, “Luv Is Rage 2”
Post Malone, “beerbongs & bentleys” WINNER
FAVORITE SONG — RAP/HIP-HOP
Cardi B “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” WINNER
Drake “God’s Plan”
Post Malone ft. 21 Savage “Rockstar”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST — SOUL/R&B
Khalid WINNER
Bruno Mars
The Weeknd
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST — SOUL/R&B
Ella Mai
Rihanna WINNER
SZA
FAVORITE ALBUM — SOUL/R&B
Khalid “American Teen”
SZA “CTRL”
XXXTENTACION “17” WINNER
FAVORITE SONG — SOUL/R&B
Khalid “Young Dumb & Broke”
Ella Mai “Boo’d Up”
Bruno Mars & Cardi B “Finesse” WINNER
FAVORITE ARTIST — ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Imagine Dragons
Panic! At The Disco WINNER
Portugal. The Man
FAVORITE ARTIST — ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Shawn Mendes WINNER
P!NK
Ed Sheeran
FAVORITE ARTIST — LATIN
J Balvin
Daddy Yankee WINNER
Ozuna
FAVORITE ARTIST — CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Lauren Daigle WINNER
MercyMe
Zach Williams
FAVORITE ARTIST — ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)
The Chainsmokers
Marshmello WINNER
Zedd
FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK
“Black Panther: The Album, Music From And Inspired By” WINNER
“The Greatest Showman”
“The Fate of the Furious: The Album”