The 45th Annual American Music Awards wrapped up yesterday with a ceremony held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. We found out America’s favorite music artists, albums, and songs from 2017 while also being treated with performances by Kelly Clarkson, Pink, Demi Lovato, Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga, Macklemore and Skylar Grey, and many others.
Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, the American Music Awards 2017 saw Bruno Mars being named not just Artist of the Year but also Favorite Male Artist and getting the Favorite Album in Pop/ Rock and Soul/R&B categories for his 24K Magic.
“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber got the Favorite Song award in Pop/Rock. Keith Urban swept the competition in the Country category, getting awards for Favorite Male Artist, Favorite Album, and Favorite Song. Former lead singer of the Supremes, Diana Ross, received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
You can check out the full list of American Music Awards 2017 winners below.
American Music Award for Lifetime Achievement
Diana Ross
Artist of the Year
Bruno Mars
New Artist of the Year
Niall Horan
Collaboration of the Year
Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber – Despacito
Tour of the Year
Coldplay
Video of the Year
Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like
Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock
Bruno Mars
Favorite Female Artist – Pop Rock
Lady Gaga
Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock
Imagine Dragons
Favorite Album – Pop/Rock
Bruno Mars – 24K Magic
Favorite Song – Pop/Rock
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber – Despacito
Favorite Male Artist – Country
Keith Urban
Favorite Female Artist – Country
Carrie Underwood
Favorite Duo or Group – Country
Little Big Town
Favorite Album – Country
Keith Urban – Ripcord
Favorite Song – Country
Keith Urban – Blue Ain’t Your Color
Favorite Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop
Drake
Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop
Kendrick Lamar – DAMN.
Favorite Song – Rap/Hip-Hop
DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper and Lil Wayne – I’m The One
Favorite Male Artist -Soul/R&B
Bruno Mars
Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B
Beyoncé
Favorite Album – Soul/R&B
Bruno Mars – 24K Magic
Favorite Song – Soul/R&B
Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like
Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock
Linkin Park
Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary
Shawn Mendes
Favorite Artist – Latin
Shakira
Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational
Lauren Daigle
Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
The Chainsmokers
Top Soundtrack
Moana