The American Music Awards 2018 was quite monumental for pop star Taylor Swift who not only made quite an eventful performance but also took home the top accolades for Reputation. The awards night was hosted at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. A plethora of music industry's biggest stars namely, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa and more attended the red carpet. Swift's big win in the night which included her taking home Artist of the Year has given her the position of the most decorated female artist in AMA history.
The event was hosted by Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross. Artists namely Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey and Taylor Swift even performed for the big night and it was every bit phenomenal. Check out the complete winner's list below.
Artist of the Year:
Drake
Imagine Dragons
Post Malone
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift WINNER
Favorite Female Artist Pop/Rock:
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Taylor Swift WINNER
Favorite Male Artist Pop/Rock:
Drake
Post Malone WINNER
Ed Sheeran
Favorite Duo/Group Pop/Rock:
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
Migos WINNER
Favorite Song Pop/Rock:
Camila Cabello, “Havana” WINNER
Drake, “God’s Plan”
Ed Sheeran, “Perfect”
Favorite Album Pop/Rock:
Drake, Scorpion
Ed Sheeran, ÷ (Divide)
Taylor Swift, reputation WINNER
Favorite Female Artist Country:
Kelsea Ballerini
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood WINNER
Favorite Male Artist Country:
Kane Brown WINNER
Luke Bryan
Thomas Rhett
Favorite Duo/Group Country:
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line WINNER
Lanco
Favorite Song Country:
Kane Brown, “Heaven” WINNER
Dan + Shay, “Tequila”
Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, “Meant to Be”
Favorite Album Country:
Kane Brown, Kane Brown WINNER
Luke Combs, This One’s for You
Thomas Rhett, Life Changes
Favorite Artist Rap/Hip-Hop:
Cardi B WINNER
Drake
Post Malone
Favorite Male Artist Soul/R&B:
Khalid WINNER
Bruno Mars
The Weeknd
Favorite Album Rap/Hip-Hop:
Drake, Scorpion
Lil Uzi Vert, Luv Is Rage 2
Post Malone, beerbongs & Bentleys WINNER
Favorite Song Rap/Hip-Hop:
Cardi B, “Bodak Yellow” WINNER
Drake, “God’s Plan”
Post Malone, “Rockstar”
Favorite Album Soul/R&B:
Khalid, American Teen
SZA, CTRL
XXXTentacion, 17 **WINNER**
Favourite Artist Adult Contemporary:
Shawn Mendes WINNER
P!nk
Ed Sheeran
Favourite Female Artist Soul R&B:
Ella Mai
Rihanna WINNER
SZA
Favorite Song Soul/R&B:
Khalid, “Young Dumb & Broke”
Ella Mai, “Boo’d Up”
Cardi B & Bruno Mars, “Finesse” WINNER
Favourite Soundtrack:
Black Panther WINNER
The Greatest Showman
The Fate of the Furious
Favourite Artist EDM:
The Chainsmokers
Marshmello WINNER
Zedd
Favourite Social Artist:
BTS WINNER
Cardi B
Ariana Grande
Demi Lovato
Shawn Mendes
Favourite Music Video:
Camila Cabello, “Havana” WINNER
Cardi B, “Bodak Yellow”
Drake, “God’s Plan”
Collaboration of the Year:
Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug, “Havana” WINNER
Post Malone featuring 21 Savage, “Rockstar”
Bruno Mars & Cardi B, “Finesse”
Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, “Meant to Be”
Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey, “The Middle”
New Artist of the Year:
Camila Cabello WINNER
Cardi B
Khalid
Dua Lipa
XXXTentacion
Favorite Artist Contemporary Inspirational:
Lauren Daigle WINNER
MercyMe
Zach Williams
Favorite Artist Latin:
J Balvin
Daddy Yankee WINNER
Ozuna
Favorite Artist Alternative Rock:
Imagine Dragons
Panic! At The Disco WINNER
Portugal. The Man
Tour of the Year:
Taylor Swift WINNER
Beyonce & JAY-Z
Bruno Mars
Ed Sheeran
U2
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