2009 American Music Awards

Airdate : 11/23/2009

Taylor Swift was the big winner at the 2009 American Music Awards, following her recent sweep at the 2009 CMA Awards on November 11. The 19-year-old star took home five awards, including the night's biggest honor, Artist of the Year. Swift beat out Michael Jackson, Eminem, Lady Gaga, and Kings of Leon.

The King of Pop was honored with four awards, including Favorite Male Artist in both the Pop/Rock and Soul/Rhythm & Blues categories.

The audience was wowed with performances by stars like Whitney Houston, Rihanna, Green Day and Janet Jackson.

And for the AMAs finale, American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert shocked the audience with a controversial performance.

The full list of 2009 American Music Awards Winners is below:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift

POP/ROCK
Favorite Male Artist: Michael Jackson
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: The Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Album: Number Ones, Michael Jackson

COUNTRY
Favorite Male Artist: Keith Urban
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
Favorite Album: Fearless, Taylor Swift

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES
Favorite Male Artist: Michael Jackson
Favorite Female Artist: Beyoncé
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: The Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Album: Number Ones, Michael Jackson

RAP/HIP-HOP
Favorite Male Artist: Jay-Z
Favorite Album: Blueprint 3, Jay-Z

ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Favorite Artist: Taylor Swift

LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Aventura

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Green Day

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist: Mary Mary

SOUNDTRACKS
Favorite Album: Twilight Soundtrack

T-Mobile BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST (ALL GENRES)
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