Sunday night Mr Worldwide, Pitbull, brought a little Miami flavour to the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles as host of the 2013 American Music Awards. The live telecast on ABC kicked off with an Japanese inspired performance from Katy Perry, followed by performances from a diverse selection of music genres. Performers included, Justin Timberlake, One Direction, Ariana Grande, Florida Georgia Line with Nelly, Pitbull and Ke$ha, Christina Aguilera, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga featuring R.Kelly, Luke Bryan, and Miley Cyrus. Special performances included Rhianna performing before accepting the inaugural Icon Award from her mother, Jennifer Lopez paying tribute to Latin music legend Celia Cruz and TLC’s Tionne Watkins and Rozonda Thomas performing with Lil Mama (taking the place of late member, Lisa Lopes).
The multiple winners of the night were Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake and One Direction.
Other winners were:
Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
Kohl’s New Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist: Justin Timberlake
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group: One Direction
Favorite Pop/Rock Album: Take Me Home – One Direction
Favorite County Male Artist: Luke Bryan
Favorite Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group: Lady Antebellum
Favorite Country Album: Red – Taylor Swift
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album: The Heist – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist: Justin Timberlake
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist: Rihanna
Favorite Soul/R&B Album: The 20/20 Experience – Justin Timberlake
Favorite Alternative Artist: Imagine Dragons
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: Maroon 5
Favorite Latin Artist: Marc Anthony
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Matthew West
Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist: Avicii
Single of the Year: Cruise – Florida Georgia Line ft Nelly
Favorite Soundtrack: Pitch Perfect