The Winners of the American Music Awards 2020
This year’s American Music Awards 2020 were held on Sunday, November 22nd, 2020 at 5PM at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA. The show was hosted by Taraji P. Henson directly from the Theater where protocols were set in place to prevent a spread of the coronavirus. A small live audience attended the show that displayed multiple live performances from musicians including Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, and many more!
The Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Favorite Female Pop Artist AMAs were awarded to Taylor Swift in the wake of her Lover and Folklore albums’ neverending success, making her the only American to receive a massive 32 awards.
Musicians who won multiple awards at the show include Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, and The Weeknd. Let’s go by category to announce the wins of last night.
Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
New Artist of the Year: Doja Cat
Collaboration Of The Year: Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber for “10,000 Hours”
Favorite Social Artist: BTS
Favorite Music Video: Taylor Swift for “Cardigan”
Category: Pop & Rock
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Male Artist: Justin Bieber
Favorite Duo or Group: BTS
Favorite Album: Harry Styles for “Fine Line”
Favorite Song: Lewis Capaldi for “Someone You Loved”
Category: Country
Favorite Female Artist: Maren Morris
Favorite Male Artist: Kane Brown
Favorite Duo or Group: Dan + Shay
Favorite Album: Blake Shelton for “Fully Loaded: God’s Country”
Favorite Song: Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours” *WINNER
Category: Rap & Hip-Hop
Favorite Female Artist: Nicki Minaj
Favorite Male Artist: Juice WRLD
Favorite Album: Roddy Ricch for “Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial”
Favorite Song: Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion for “WAP”
Category: Soul & R&B
Favorite Female Artist: Doja Cat
Favorite Male Artist: The Weeknd
Favorite Album: The Weeknd for “After Hours”
Favorite Song: The Weeknd for “Heartless”
Category: Latin
Favorite Female Artist: Becky G
Favorite Male Artist: Bad Bunny
Favorite Album: Bad Bunny for “YHLQMDLG”
Favorite Song: KAROL G & Nicki Minaj for “Tusa”
Favorite Alternative Rock Artist: Twenty One Pilots
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: Jonas Brothers
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Lauren Daigle
Favorite Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Artist: Lady Gaga
Favorite Soundtrack: “Birds of Prey: The Album”
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