2016 American Music Awards: Winners
The 2016 American Music Awards were held last night in Hollywood – and boy, was it a big night for music!
The evening’s hosts were supermodel and current It-Girl, Gigi Hadid and funny man and former SNL cast member, Jay Pharaoh.
Also making a return to the spotlight after taking some time off was Selena Gomez, who gave an emotional and encouraging speech as she accepted her award for Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist.
The performances were also mind blowing with stand out performances by Lady Gaga and Green Day.
Here are the complete list of winners for the evening:
Award of Merit: Sting
Favorite Pop Rock Duo or Group: Twenty One Pilots
Alternative Rock Artist: Twenty One Pilots
Rap/Hip-Hop Album: Drake, Views
Rap/Hip-Hop Song: Drake, “Hotline Bling”
Pop/Rock Album: Justin Bieber, Sorry
Pop/Rock Song: Justin Bieber, “Love Yourself”
Electronic Dance Music: The Chainsmokers
Collaboration of the Year: Fifth Harmony ft. Ty Dolla $ign, “Work From Home”
Tour of the Year: Beyoncé
Video of the Year: Justin Bieber, “Sorry”
Favorite Country Female Artist: Carrie Underwood
Favorite Country Male Artist: Blake Shelton
Country Duo/Group: Florida Georgia Line
Country Album: Carrie Underwood, Storyteller
Country Song: Tim McGraw, “Humble and Kind”
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist: Chris Brown
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist: Rihanna
Soul/R&B Album: Rihanna, Anti
Soul/R&B Song: Rihanna ft. Drake, “Work”
New Artist of the Year Un-Leashed by T-Mobile: Zayn
Rap/Hip-Hop Artist: Drake
Soundtrack: Prince, Purple Rain
Latin Artist: Enrique Iglesias
Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Hillsong UNITED
Adult Contemporary Artist: Adele
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist: Selena Gomez
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist: Justin Bieber
Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande
