The American Music Awards celebrated a year of monster hits with its 20th annual show yesterday. The night featured performances by Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, TLC, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Kendrick Lamar, Miley Cyrus and more. The Artist of the Year award went to Taylor Swift, with Rihanna taking the prestigious icon award. The notable favorite artist prizes awarded in each music genre were given to Justin Timberlake (Rock/Pop), Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (Rap/Hip Hop) and Imagine Dragons (Alternative Rock).
Performances
Enjoy some of the best performances from the show:
American Music Awards 2013 Winners:
Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift
Icon Award
Rihanna
New Artist of the Year
Ariana Grande
Single of the Year
Florida Georgia Line Featuring Nelly, “Cruise”
Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock
Justin Timberlake
Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock
Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group – Pop/Rock
One Direction
Favorite Album – Pop/Rock
One Direction, Take Me Home
Favorite Male Artist – Country
Luke Bryan
Favorite Female Artist – Country
Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group – Country
Lady Antebellum
Favorite Album – Country
Taylor Swift, Red
Favorite Artist – Rap/Hip Hop
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Favorite Album – Rap/Hip Hop
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, The Heist
Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B
Justin Timberlake
Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B
Rihanna
Favorite Album – Soul/R&B
Justin Timberlake, The 20/20 Experience
Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock
Imagine Dragons
FFavorite Artist – Latin
Marc Anthony
Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music
Avicii
Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary
Maroon 5
Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational
Matthew West
Top Soundtrack
Pitch Perfect