LOS ANGELES — The star-studded 2020 American Music Awards aired live on ABC on Sunday from The Microsoft Theater, and host Taraji P. Henson did not disappoint.
With hitmakers The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch and Megan Thee Stallion leading the nominations, the night also glittered with special performances.
Songstress Taylor Swift walked away with three honors, including Artist of the Year, while Doja Cat took New Artist of the Year.
The Weeknd and Megan Thee Stallion had strong showings, followed closely by BTS and Dan + Shay.
See the complete list of winners (marked in bold) below.
Artist of the Year:
• Justin Bieber
• Post Malone
• Roddy Ricch
• Taylor Swift - WINNER
• The Weeknd
🏆 | Taylor Swift has just won Artist of the Year at the 2020 #AMAs — congratulations @taylorswift13!
— Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) November 23, 2020
Taylor has extended her record as the most awarded artist of all time in this category with SIX wins (2009, 2011, 2013, 2018, 2019 & 2020) pic.twitter.com/JaCAX1cpJ1
New Artist of the Year:
• Lewis Capaldi
• Doja Cat - WINNER
• DaBaby
• Lil Baby
• Roddy Ricch
• Megan Thee Stallion
You got to keep it focused because @DojaCat is your #AMAs New Artist of the Year! pic.twitter.com/7XRITcTYjY
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) November 23, 2020
Collaboration of the Year:
• Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP”
• DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch, “Rockstar”
• Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours” - WINNER
• Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande, “Rain on Me”
• Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé, “Savage Remix”
#AMAs Collaboration of the Year
— New Music News (@NewMusicNews_tw) November 23, 2020
Prediction🔮: Rain On Me by Lady Gaga ft. Ariana Grande
Winner🏆: 10,000 Hours by Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber pic.twitter.com/JtaCoQEjdL
Favorite Social Artist:
• BTS - WINNER
• Billie Eilish
• EXO
• Ariana Grande
• NCT 127
Favorite Music Video:
• Doja Cat, “Say So”
• Future ft. Drake, “Life Is Good”
• Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande, “Rain on Me”
• Taylor Swift, “Cardigan” - WINNER
• The Weeknd, “Blinding Lights”
🏆 | “cardigan” has won Favorite Music Video at the 2020 #AMAs!
— TAYLOR SWIFT NEWS (@TNEWS_SWIFT) November 23, 2020
Congratulations @taylorswift13! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/oyXH0pDlYo
Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock:
• Justin Bieber - WINNER
• Post Malone
• The Weeknd
Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock:
• Dua Lipa
• Lady Gaga
• Taylor Swift - WINNER
🏆 | Taylor Swift won three #AMAs tonight!
— Taylor Swift Updates (@TSwiftLA) November 23, 2020
▪️Artist of the Year
▪️Favorite Female Pop/Rock
▪️ Favorite Music Video for #cardigan
pic.twitter.com/A6Y3ONxfcF
Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock:
• BTS - WINNER
• Jonas Brothers
• Maroon 5
ARMY! YOU voted and @BTS_twt wins Favorite Duo or Group - Pop/Rock! #AMAs pic.twitter.com/j4Z73Pv8pJ
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) November 23, 2020
Favorite Album – Pop/Rock:
• Harry Styles, Fine Line - WINNER
• Taylor Swift, folklore
• The Weeknd, After Hours
Favorite Song – Pop/Rock:
• Lewis Capaldi, “Someone You Loved”
• Dua Lipa, “Don’t Start Now” - WINNER
• Post Malone, “Circles”
• Roddy Ricch, “The Box”
• The Weeknd, “Blinding Lights”
📹 | @DUALIPA accepting her first ever #AMAs award for “Don’t Start Now” for Favourite Song - Pop/Rock! pic.twitter.com/Qd5hgPI3t0
— Dua Lipa Hungary (@dualipahungary) November 23, 2020
Favorite Male Artist – Country:
• Kane Brown - WINNER
• Luke Combs
• Morgan Wallen
Thank you fans for all the votes ❤️ y’all got me here and y’all keep me here! Thanks for everything you do for me and my family we love you guys 🔥🔥 @AMAs https://t.co/lQ0mF5qMx2
— Kane Brown (@kanebrown) November 23, 2020
Favorite Female Artist – Country:
• Gabby Barrett
• Miranda Lambert
• Maren Morris – WINNER
I think this is my first ever fan voted award! Thank you all so much for voting. 🥰 #AMAs 🙌🏼
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) November 23, 2020
Favorite Duo or Group – Country:
• Dan + Shay - WINNER
• Florida Georgia Line
• Old Dominion
Favorite Album – Country:
• Luke Combs, What You See Is What You Get
• Blake Shelton, Fully Loaded: God’s Country - WINNER
• Morgan Wallen, If I Know Me
Favorite Song – Country:
• Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours” - WINNER
• Maren Morris, “The Bones”
• Blake Shelton (duet with Gwen Stefani), “Nobody but You”
Congrats @DanAndShay and @justinbieber on winning the 🏆 for Favorite Song - Country! #AMAs pic.twitter.com/ZF3Cj0jQUI
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) November 23, 2020
Favorite Male Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop:
• DaBaby
• Juice WRLD - WINNER
• Roddy Ricch
Favorite Female Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop:
• Cardi B
• Nicki Minaj - WINNER
• Megan Thee Stallion
Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop:
• Lil Baby, My Turn
• Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake
• Roddy Ricch, Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial - WINNER
Favorite Song – Rap/Hip-Hop:
• Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP” - WINNER
• DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch, “Rockstar”
• Roddy Ricch, “The Box”
Congrats to @iamcardib and @theestallion! They're taking home the #AMAs for Favorite Song - Rap/Hip-Hop! pic.twitter.com/KrNFyCozva
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) November 23, 2020
Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B:
• Chris Brown
• John Legend
• The Weeknd - WINNER
Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B:
• Jhene Aiko
• Doja Cat - WINNER
• Summer Walker
Congrats to @DojaCat! She's your #AMAs Favorite Female Artist - Soul/R&B! pic.twitter.com/kpHRZMPOPC
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) November 23, 2020
Favorite Album – Soul/R&B:
• Doja Cat, Hot Pink
• Summer Walker, Over It
• The Weeknd, After Hours - WINNER
.@theweeknd accepts the award for Favorite Album - Soul/R&B at the #AMAs! pic.twitter.com/9XWbkl0EFi
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) November 23, 2020
Favorite Song – Soul/R&B:
• Chris Brown ft. Drake, “No Guidance”
• Summer Walker, “Playing Games”
• The Weeknd, “Heartless” - WINNER
.@theweeknd's 'Heartless' has won the award for ‘Favorite Song - Soul/R&B’ at the 2020 #AMAs. pic.twitter.com/FC0Auat303
— The Weeknd News (@NewsWeeknd) November 23, 2020
Favorite Male Artist – Latin:
• Bad Bunny - WINNER
• J Balvin
• Ozuna
Favorite Female Artist – Latin:
• Becky G - WINNER
• KAROL G
• Rosalía
Congrats, @iambeckyg! She accepts the award for Favorite Female Artist - Latin presented by @ChesterCheetah at the #AMAs. 🧡 pic.twitter.com/zqsTDjCGxZ
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) November 23, 2020
Favorite Album – Latin:
• Amuel AA, Emmanuel
• Bad Bunny, Las Que No Iban a Salir
• Bad Bunny, YHLQMDLG - WINNER
Congratulations, @sanbenito! 🎉 He's taking home the #AMAs for Favorite Album - Latin for YHLQMDLG! pic.twitter.com/lZCftKJRGs
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) November 23, 2020
Favorite Song – Latin:
• Bad Bunny, “Vete”
• Black Eyed Peas X J Balvin, “RITMO (Bad Boys for Life)”
• KAROL G & Nicki Minaj, “Tusa” - WINNER
Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock:
• Billie Eilish
• Tame Impala
• Twenty One Pilots - WINNER
Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary:
• Lewis Capaldi
• Jonas Brothers - WINNER
• Maroon 5
Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational:
• Lauren Daigle - WINNER
• For KING & COUNTRY
• Kanye West
Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music (EDM):
• Kygo
• Lady Gaga - WINNER
• Marshmello
Favorite Soundtrack:
• Birds of Prey: The Album - WINNER
• Frozen II
• Trolls: World Tour
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