2017 American Music Award Winners

The much awaited American Music Award has come and gone but the highlights are still trending.

It’s no argument that the winners deserved the awards for their category, and they worked hard enough to be recognized and voted for. 

Blackish Tv Show Star and daughter of Diana Ross, Tracee Ellis Ross took the baton from Gigi Hadid as the evening’s host, of the 45th annual American Music Awards, while mother Diana Ross received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Christina Aguilera took the stage for the much-anticipated Whitney Houston tribute in honor of the 25th anniversary of The Bodyguard, while both Selena Gomez and Hailee Steinfeld  performed their new singles. Kelly Clarkson and Pink opened the evening with a duet, while Lady Gaga and Alessia Cara rounded off the list of stellar female artists featured . 

Below are the winners of the  2017 American Music Award.

American Music Award for Lifetime Achievement

Diana Ross

Artist of the year

Bruno Mars

New artist of the year presented by T-mobile

Niall Horan

Collaboration of the year presented by Xfinity

"Despacito" Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber 

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"

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