 | | Taylor Swift continued her successful year, taking home five awards at this year's AMAs. | |
 | | In a shocking upset, Lady Gaga lost the Breakthrough Artist award to little-known Gloriana. | |
 | | Rihanna hosted the show in an array of daring, eye-catching outfits. | |
 | | Green Day took home the Favorite Artist award in the Alternative Rock Music category. | |
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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)
Gloriana |