R&B and rap superstars Usher and Eminem were big winners at Sunday night’s American Music Awards. Usher’s “Raymond v. Raymond” album won Favorite Album for Soul/R&B, while he was also awarded the category’s honor of Favorite Male Artist. Usher was also a performer during last night’s ceremony. He took the stage for a rendition of his hit single “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love.” While Eminem wasn’t on hand for Sunday’s show, he still managed to collect two trophies. The emcee is this year’s Favorite Male Artist for Rap/Hip-Hop, while his multi-platinum “Recovery” record won Favorite Album for Rap/Hip-Hop as well. Other winners included the Black Eyed Peas who walked away with Favorite Band, Duo or Group for Pop/Rock. Rihanna also managed to add an AMA to her trophy case, claiming Favorite Female Artist for Soul/R&B.
Prior to winning her award, Rihanna kicked the evening off with a medley of hits off her new album “Loud.” She was followed on stage by artists like Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, Kid Rock, Black Eyed Peas, Pink, Justin Bieber, and Taylor Swift. Legendary boy bands Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block closed out the show by teaming up for a medley of their hit singles. The 38th American Music Awards were presented Sunday night on ABC during a ceremony at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.
Here is the list of winners for the 2010 American Music Awards:
POP or ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Justin Bieber
Favorite Female Artist
Lady Gaga
Favorite Band, Duo or Group
The Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Album
Justin Bieber/ My World 2.0
COUNTRY MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Brad Paisley
Favorite Female Artist
Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Lady Antebellum
Favorite Album
Carrie Underwood/ Play On
RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Eminem
Favorite Album
Eminem/ Recovery
SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Usher
Favorite Female Artist
Rihanna
Favorite Album
Usher/ Raymond v. Raymond
SOUNDTRACKS
Favorite Album
Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers
ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Artist
Muse
ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Favorite Artist
Michael Bublé
LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist
Shakira
CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist
MercyMe
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Justin Bieber
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