Singer Bruno Mars was crowned Artist of The Year, cementing his status as the world's pop superstar.
rtists showed up in droves to the 2017 American Music Awards (AMAs), which was hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, but not everyone came home with something to show off to their fans. However, singer Bruno Mars was crowned Artist of The Year, cementing his status as the world's pop superstar. Here are the winners of the AMAs, according to The Hollywood Reporter:
POP/ROCK
1. Artist Of The Year: Bruno Mars.
Runner-ups: Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar
2. New Artist Of The Year: Niall Horan
Runner-ups: Rae Sremmurd, Post Malone, Julia Michaels and James Arthur
3. Collaboration Of The Year: “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber
Runner-ups: “Closer” by The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey; “I’m the one” by DI Khaled ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper, and Lil’ Wayne; “Don’t Wanna Know” by Maroon 5 ft. Kendrick Lamar; “Starboy” by The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk.
4. Tour of The Year: ColdPlay
Runner-ups: Garth Brooks, U2
5. Video Of The Year: “That’s what I like” by Bruno Mars
Runner-ups: “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee; “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
6. Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock
Runner-ups: Drake, Ed Sheeran
7. Favorite Female Artists – Pop/Rock
Runner-ups: Alessia Cara, Rihanna
8. Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock: Imagine Dragons
Runner-ups: The Chainsmokers, Coldplay
9. Favorite Album – Pop/Rock: “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars
Runner-ups: “More Life” by Drake; “Starboy” by The Weeknd
10. Favorite Song – Pop/Rock: “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber
Runner-ups: “Closer” by The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey; “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
COUNTRY
11. Favorite Male Artist – Country: Keith Urban
Runner-ups: Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett
12. Favorite Female Artist – Country: Carrie Underwood
Runner-ups: Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris
13. Favorite Duo or Group – Country: Little Big Town
Runner-ups: Florida George Line, Old Dominion
14. Favorite Album – Country: “Ripcord by Keith Urban ”
Runner-ups: “They don’t know” by Jason Aldean; “From A Room:, Vol. 1” by Chris Stapleton
15. Favorite Song – Country: “Blue Ain’t Your Color” by Keith Urban.
Runner-ups: “Body Like A Back Road” by Sam Hunt; “Dirt On My Boots” by Jon Pardi
RAP/HIP-HOP
16. Favorite Artists – Rap/Hip-Hop: Drake
Runner-ups: Kendrick Lamar, Migos
17. Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop: “Damn” by Kendrick Lamar
Runner-ups: “More Life” by Drake; “Culture” by Migos
18. Favorite Song – Rap/Hip-Hop: “I’m the one” by DI Khaled ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper, and Lil’ Wayne
Runner-ups: “Humble” by Kendrick Lamar; “Black Beatles” by Rae Sremmurd ft. Gucci Mane
SOUL/R&B
19. Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B: Bruno Mars
Runner-ups: Childish Gambino, The Weeknd
20. Favorite Femake Artist – Soul/R&B: Beyoncé
Runner-ups: Kehlani, Rihanna
21. Favorite Album – Soul/R&B: “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars
Runner-ups: “Awaken My Love!” by Childish Gambino; “Starboy” by The Weeknd
22. Favorite Song – Soul/R&B: “That’s what I like” by Bruno Mars
Runners-up: “Location” by Khalid; “Starboy” by The Weeknd
MISCELLANEOUS
23. Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock: Linkin Park
Runners-up: Imagine dragons, Twenty One Pilots
24. Favorite Artists – Adult Contemporary: Shawn Mendes
Runners-up: Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran
25. Favorite Artist – Latin: Shakira
Runners-up: Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee
26. Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational: Lauren Daigle
Runners-up: MercyMe, Chris Tomlin
27. Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music (EDM): The Chainsmokers
Runners-up: Calvin Harris, DJ Snake
28. Top Soundtrack: Moana
Runners-up: Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol.2: Awesome Mix Vol. 2; Trolls
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