2014 American Music Awards – winners

The 42nd American Music Awards was held tonight at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. The event was hosted by Pitbull, and performers included Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Magic!, 5 Seconds of Summer, Imagine Dragons, Sam Smith, Iggy Azalea, Lorde, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Selena Gomez, One Direction, Nicki Minaj, Fergie, Garth Brooks, Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Lopez.

The top winner was One Direction. They took three awards – Artist of the Year, Favorite Band, Duo Or Group – Pop/Rock, and Favorite Album – Pop/Rock. Katy Perry also claimed three wins. She won Single of the Year, Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock, and Favorite Artist — Adult Contemporary.

Iggy Azalea and Beyoncé both won two apiece. Iggy Azalea's wins were for Favorite Artist and Favourite Album in the Rap/Hip-Hop category. Beyoncé was winner for Favorite Female Artist and Favourite Album in the Soul/R&B Female section.

Taylor Swift was presented with the inaugural Dick Clark Award of Excellence by Diana Ross.

The first-ever 2014 American Music Awards “International Song Award” was given to the Chinese hit music duo, the Chopstick Brothers for the song “Little Apple,” who also performed the song tonight. The first-ever “International Artist Award” was also given to Chinese singer Zhang Zie.

Nominations for the 2014 American Music Awards


Complete list of winners for the 2014 American Music Awards

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
One Direction

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
5 Seconds of Summer

SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Katy Perry featuring Juicy J - "Dark Horse"

DICK CLARK AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Taylor Swift

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - POP/ROCK
Sam Smith

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - POP/ROCK
Katy Perry

FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP - POP/ROCK
One Direction

FAVORITE ALBUM - POP/ROCK
One Direction - "Midnight Memories"

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - COUNTRY
Luke Bryan

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - COUNTRY
Carrie Underwood

FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP - COUNTRY
Florida Georgia Line

FAVORITE ALBUM - COUNTRY
Brantley Gilbert - "Just As I Am"

FAVORITE ARTIST - RAP/HIP-HOP
Iggy Azalea

FAVORITE ALBUM - RAP/HIP-HOP
Iggy Azalea - "The New Classic"

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - SOUL/R&B
John Legend

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - SOUL/R&B
Beyoncé

FAVORITE ALBUM - SOUL/R&B
Beyoncé - "Beyoncé"

FAVORITE ARTIST - ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Imagine Dragons

FAVORITE ARTIST - ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Katy Perry

FAVORITE ARTIST - LATIN
Enrique Iglesias

FAVORITE ARTIST - CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Casting Crowns

FAVORITE ARTIST - ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC
Calvin Harris

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