Taylor Swift, One Direction, Justin Timberlake Win Big At American Music Awards
Monday, 25 November 2013
Written by Elliott Batte
Taylor Swift was among big winners at the American Music Awards on Sunday night, picking up an impressive four gongs.
America’s favourite musicians were recognised and rewarded at the ceremony, with Justin Timberlake, Rihanna and One Direction all frontrunners.
Swift was the night’s biggest winner, taking home four of the most sought-after awards, including Artist of the Year. Check out the full list below.
One Direction’s ‘Take Me Home’ won Favourite Pop/Rock Album, while the boyband also snagged Favourite Pop/Rock Band or Group. Justin Timberlake came top in the Favourite Male Soul/R&B Artist category and secured Favourite Soul/R&B Album for ‘The 20/20 Experience’.
Rihanna was handed the AMA Icon Award, which added to her Favourite Female Artist Soul/R&B prize. The full list can be seen below - along with dates for Taylor Swift’s upcoming London gigs.
AMA 2013 Award Winners:
Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
Favourite Male Artist, Pop/Rock: Justin Timberlake
Favourite Female Artist, Soul/R&B: Rihanna
Favourite Album, Country: Taylor Swift, Red
Favourite Album, Rap/Hip-Hop: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, The Heist
Favourite Artist, Alternative Rock: Imagine Dragons
Favourite Artist, Latin: Marc Anthony
Favourite Album, Pop/Rock: One Direction, Take Me Home
New Artist of the Year, Presented By Kohl’s: Ariana Grande
AMA Icon Award: Rihanna
Favourite Male Artist, Soul/R&B: Justin Timberlake
Favourite Female Artist, Country: Taylor Swift
Single of the Year: Florida Georgia Line featuring Nelly, "Cruise"
Favourite Album, Soul/R&B: Justin Timberlake, The 20/20 Experience
Favourite Artist, Electronic Dance Music (EDM): Avicii
Favourite Artist, Rap/Hip-Hop: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Favourite Male Artist, Country: Luke Bryan
Favourite Band, Duo or Group, Pop/Rock: One Direction
Favourite Female Artist, Pop/Rock: Taylor Swift
Favourite Band, Duo or Group, Country: Lady Antebellum
Favourite Artist, Adult Contemporary: Maroon 5
Favourite Artist, Contemporary Inspirational: Matthew West
Top Soundtrack: Pitch Perfect
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