Pop star Taylor Swift emerged as the winner at the American Music Awards by bagging three top prizes— song of the year for “Blank Space” , favourite pop/rock album for “1989” and favourite adult contemporary artist.
Other big winners included boy band One Direction, who nabbed favourite pop/rock band, duo or group and artiste of the Year.
The Weekend, who took home favourite soul/R&B artiste and favourite soul/R&B album; and Nicki Minaj, who won favourite rap/hip-hop artist and favourite rap/hip-hop album.
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Carrie Underwood won the favourite female artiste award in country music category.
Ariana Grande bagged the favourite female artiste trophy in pop/rock category, reported Variety .
The favourite male artist trophy in pop/rock category went to Ed Sheeran. Rihanna became the winner in the favourite pop/rock female artiste category.
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Favourite artist in the electronic dance music category went to DJ Calvin Harris.
Jennifer Lopez hosted the awards show, airing live on ABC from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theatre.