The winners of the 2009 American Music Awards have been announced. Taylor Swift took home five awards, including Artist of the Year. The evening was dominated by a series of memorable performances from some of the biggest names in music at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
The show included performances from Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Eminem, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, Shakira, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Lopez, Green Day and Adam Lambert.
Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist: Gloriana
Favorite Soundtrack: Twilight – Various
Favorite Alternative Rock Artist: Green Day
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Latin Music Artist: Aventura
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Mary Mary
International Artist Award: Whitney Houston
Rap/Hip-Hop:
Favorite Male Artist: Jay-Z
Favorite Album: “The Blueprint 3″ – Jay-Z
Favorite Band/Duo/Group: Black Eyed Peas
Pop/Rock Music:
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Male Artist: Michael Jackson
Favorite Album: “Number Ones” – Michael Jackson
Country Music:
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
Favorite Male Artist: Keith Urban
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Album: “Fearless” – Taylor Swift
Soul/R ‘n’ B Music:
Favorite Male Artist: Michael Jackson
Favorite Female Artist: Beyonce Knowles
Favorite Album: “Number Ones” – Michael Jackson