The winners of the 2020 American Music Awards were announced on Sunday, November 22nd.
The show took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and was hosted by Taraji P. Henson. Given the quarantine measures, the announcement of the winners took place in front of a small audience and was broadcast live. The ceremony included several live performances and previously recorded star numbers.
The show opened with their new single, Monster, by Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes. Bieber also performed two of his hits, Lonely and Holy.
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Singer Katy Perry entered the stage for the first time since she became a mother. She performed Only Love with Darius Rucker.
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The main prize of the evening – Artist of the Year – went to Taylor Swift. She received this award for the sixth consecutive year, and also received several more statuettes, setting the record for the most awards in American Music Awards history – 32. In the welcome video, Swift said she could not accept the award in person as she was busy rewriting her music catalog.
Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd are the top picks for AMA 2020 awards. All of them received three papers e weave.
American Music Awards 2020 winners:
Artist of the Year – Taylor Swift
Best New Artist – Doja Cat
The collaboration of the Year – Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber, 10,000 Hours
Best Social Media Artist – BTS
Photo: @bts_bighit / Twitter
Best Music Video – Taylor Swift, Cardigan
Best Pop / Rock Artist – Justin Bieber
Best Pop / Rock Female Artist – Taylor Swift
Best Pop / Rock Duo or Group – BTS
Best Pop / Rock Album – Harry Styles, Fine Line
Best Pop / Rock Song: Dua Lipa, Don’t Start Now
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Best Rap / Hip Hop Artist – Juice WRLD
Best Rap / Hip-Hop Female Artist – Nicki Minaj
The best album of rap/hip-hop – Roddy Ricch, Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial
Best Rap / Hip Hop Song – Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion, WAP
Best Soul / R&B Artist – The Weeknd
Photo: @theweeknd / Instagram
Best Soul / R&B Female Artist: Doja Cat
Best Soul / R&B Album – The Weeknd, After Hours
Favorite song – soul / R & B – The Weeknd, Heartless
Best Alternative Rock Artist – Twenty One Pilots
Best Contemporary Adult Artist – Jonas Brothers
Best Performer – Electronic Dance Music ( EDM) – Lady Gaga
Best Soundtrack – Birds of Prey: The Album
