AMA 2013 Winners
November 23, 2013 live from Nokia Theatre in L.os Angeles The American Music Awards was broadcast live. A-Listers hit the red carpet with the exception of Lady Gaga Latin sensation Pitbull hosted the awards show.
It was a big night for fan favorite Taylor Swift. Taylor took home for the third year in a row the top honor, artist of the year in the fan-voted category beating out fellow nominees Macklemore & Lewis, Rihanna, Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake. Justin Timberlake did not go home empty handed he was awarded the favorite male artist – soul/R&B award, and a very special presentation Rihanna was honored with the favorite soul/R&B female artist award and the first ever Icon Award which was presented to her by her Mother Monica Braithwaite.
THE COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS:
Favorite Male Pop Rock Artist – Justin Timberlake
Favorite Female Artist, Soul/R&B – Rihanna
Favorite Album, Country – “Red,” by Taylor Swift
Favorite Album, Rap/Hip-Hop – “The Heist,” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Favorite Artist, Alternative Rock – Imagine Dragons
Favorite Artist, Latin – Marc Anthony
Favorite Album, Pop or Rock – “Take Me Home,” by One Direction
New Artist of the Year, presented by Kohl’s – Ariana Grande
Favorite Male Artist, Soul/R&B – Justin Timberlake
Favorite Female Artist, Country – Taylor Swift
Single of the Year – “Cruise,” by Florida Georgia Line, featuring Nelly
Favorite Album, Soul/R&B – “The 20/20 Experience,” by Justin Timberlake
Favorite Artist, Electronic Dance Music (EDM) – Avicii
Favorite Artist, Adult Contemporary – Maroon 5
Favorite Artist, Contemporary Inspirational – Matthew West
Top Soundtrack – Pitch Perfect
Favorite Male Artist, Country – Luke Bryan
Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Pop or Rock – One Direction
Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Country – Lady Antebellum
Artist of the year: Taylor Swift.
THE PERFORMERS:
Katy Perry
Justin Timberlake
Rihanna
Lady Gaga & R. Kelly
Miley Cyrus
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Kendrick Lamar
One Direction
Christina Aguilera & A Great Big World
Jennifer Lopez
Pitbull & Ke$ha
Ariana Grande
Florida Georgia Line
TLC & surprise guest
