Sunday night, the 43rd Annual American Music Awards were handed out at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.
Host Jennifer Lopez kicked off the star-studded night of music with a electrifying performance, hinting at what’s to come from her upcoming Las Vegas residency, singing a ballard version of “Waiting for Tonight” before an all-out dance to some of today’s top tunes .
The other acts performing during the ABC telecast included; 5 Seconds of Summer, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, One Direction, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Walk The Moon, Nick Jonas, Coldplay, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryant and more. Much talked about moment came when Meghan Trainor & Charlie Puth did indeed get it on, after they performed their hit “Marvin Gaye”. Also Alanis Morrisette and Demi Lovato dueted on a special performance of “U Oughta Know”. The show also included a special performance by Celine Dion paid tribute to the recent attacks in Paris.
While the set list was clearly aimed at specific demographics, the awards covered all genre of music.
As determined by public & viewer votes The 2015 American Music Awards winners were:
Artist of the Year: One Direction
New Artist of the Year: Sam Hunt
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist: Ed Sheeran
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist: Ariana Grande
Favorite Pop/Rock Duo or Group: One Direction
Favorite Pop/Rock Album: Taylor Swift for 1989
Favorite Country Male Artist: Luke Bryan
Favorite Country Female Artist: Carrie Underwood
Favorite Country Duo or Group: Florida Georgia Line
Favorite Country Album: Florida Georgia Line for Anything Goes
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album: Nicki Minaj for The Pinkprint
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist: The Weeknd
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist: Rihanna
Favorite Soul/R&B Album: The Weekend for Beauty Behind the Madness
Favorite Alternative Artist: Fall Out Boy
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Latin Artist: Enrique Iglesias
Favorite EDM Artist: Calvin Harris
Song of the Year: Taylor Swift for Blank Space
Collaboration of the Year: Diplo, Skrillex and Justin Bieber for Where Are Ü Now
Top Soundtrack: Pitch Perfect 2
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