Monday, November 24, 2008
2008 American Music Awards winners
If you missed the 2008 American Music Awards, here are just some of the highlights. Jimmy Kimmel hosted the show for the 5th consecutive year. Beyonce, The Jonas Brothers, Christina Aguilera, and Rihanna put on some amazing performances. Alicia Keys and Queen Latifah sang duets as did Sarah McLaughlin and Pink. Birthday girl, Miley Cyrus, celebrated her Sweet 16 backstage. Britney Spears was a no-show, but her ex, Justin Timberlake made an appearance to present Annie Lennox with the “Award of Merit.”
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Chris Brown
POP/ ROCK MUSIC
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
Chris Brown
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
Rihanna
FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP
Daughtry
FAVORITE ALBUM
Alicia Keys - As I Am
COUNTRY MUSIC
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
Brad Paisley
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
Taylor Swift
FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP
Rascal Flatts
FAVORITE ALBUM
Carrie Underwood - Carnival Ride
RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
Kanye West
FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP
Three 6 Mafia
FAVORITE ALBUM
Kayne West - Graduation
SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
Chris Brown
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
Rihanna
FAVORITE ALBUM
Alicia Keys - As I Am
ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
FAVORITE ARTIST
Jordin Sparks
SOUNDTRACKS
FAVORITE ALBUM
Alvin And The Chipmunks
LATIN MUSIC
FAVORITE ARTIST
Enrique Iglesias
T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
Jonas Brothers
AWARD OF MERIT
Annie Lennox
Honorary Award
Mariah Carey
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