The Winners of the 2008 American Music Awards

Posted by Wayne | Wednesday, November 26, 2008

The much awaited American Music Awards (AMA) 2008 was concluded Sunday night, November 23, 2008 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles as hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel.

Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah and Kathleen Battle performed “Superwoman”; Sarah McLachlan and Pink performed “In the Arms of An Angel”; Kanye West performed “Heartless”; The Pussycat Dolls performed a medley of their hits; Beyonce performed “Single Ladies”; and the Jonas Brothers performed “Tonight.”

Other performers include Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Miley Cyrus, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Leona Lewis, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and a surprise appearance of Justin Timberlake.


Here is the complete list of winners and nominees for the 2008 American Music Awards :

POP/ROCK

Favorite male artist
Chris Brown (Winner)
Kid Rock
Usher

Favorite female artist
Mariah Carey
Alicia Keys
Rihanna (Winner)

Favorite band, duo or group
Coldplay
Eagles
Daughtry (Winner)

Favorite album
Coldplay - Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends
Eagles - Long Road Out of Eden
Alicia Keys - As I Am (Winner)


COUNTRY MUSIC

Favorite male artist
Garth Brooks
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley (Winner)

Favorite female artist
Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift (Winner)
Carrie Underwood

Favorite band, duo or group
Brooks & Dunn
Rascal Flatts (Winner)
Sugarland

Favorite album
Garth Brooks - The Ultimate Hits
Rascal Flatts - Still Feels Good
Carrie Underwood - Carnival Ride (Winner)


RAP/HIP-HOP

Favorite male artist
Flo Rida
Lil Wayne
Kanye West (Winner)

Favorite band, duo or group
G Unit
Three 6 Mafia (Winner)
Wu-Tang Clan

Favorite album
Jay-Z - American Gangster
Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III
Kayne West - Graduation (Winner)


SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC

Favorite male artist
Chris Brown (Winner)
J. Holiday
Usher

Favorite female artist
Mary J. Blige
Alicia Keys
Rihanna (Winner)

Favorite album
Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains
Mariah Carey - E=MC2
Alicia Keys - As I Am (Winner)


SOUNDTRACKS

Favorite album
Alvin And The Chipmunks (Winner)
Juno
Mamma Mia!


ALTERNATIVE ROCK

Favorite artist
Coldplay
Foo Fighters
Linkin Park (Winner)


ADULT CONTEMPORARY

Favorite artist
Daughtry
Eagles
Jordin Sparks (Winner)


LATIN

Favorite artist
Enrique Iglesias (Winner)
Juanes
Wisin Y Yandel


CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

Favorite artist
Casting Crowns
MercyMe
Third Day (Winner)


BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST

Colbie Caillat
Flo Rida
Jonas Brothers (Winner)
Paramore
The-Dream


ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Lil Wayne (Winner)
Chris Brown
Alicia Keys
Eagles
Coldplay

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