The American Music Awards were presented on ABC from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles Sunday night. YA Pop Culture has the winners below. The winners are marked with an * and in bold from the list of nominees.
The awards show featured performances by Rihanna, Usher, Santana, Pink, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Kid Rock, Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, Christina Aguilera, Train, Ke$ha, New Kinds on the Block and the Backstreet Boys, and more.
The Artist of the Year Award went to Justin Bieber.
Here are the winners of the 2010 American Music Awards:
Favorite Male Artist, Pop or Rock
Justin Bieber
Favorite Female Artist, Pop or Rock
Lady Gaga
Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Pop or Rock
The Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Album, Pop or Rock
Justin Bieber - My World 2.0
Favorite Male Artist, Country
Brad Paisley
Favorite Female Artist, Country
Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Country
Lady Antebellum
Favorite Album, Country
Carrie Underwood - Play On
Favorite Male Artist, Rap/Hip-Hop
Eminem
Favorite Album, Rap/Hip-Hop
Eminem - Recovery
Favorite Male Artist - Soul/R&B
Usher
Favorite Female Artist - Soul/R&B
Rihanna
Favorite Album, Soul/R&B
Usher - Raymond v. Raymond
Favorite Album, Soundtracks
Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers
Favorite Artist, Alternative Rock Music
Muse
Favorite Artist, Adult Contemporary Music
Michael Bublé
Favorite Artist, Latin Music
Shakira
Favorite Artist, Contemporary Inspirational
MercyMe
Artist of the Year
Justin Bieber
T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Nominations
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber has revealed that this holiday season he’s going to release an acoustic album. He made the announcement via Twitter.
“Curious…What is your favorite song on MY WORLD and MY WORLD 2.0?? If you could remix any song with another artist which would it be? And who would you want me to duet with?? and on which song?? Thanks,” he initially tweeted before spilling a few more beans about the forthcoming release.
In addition to old tunes, it seems this album will feature a brand-new song as well. “hey dankanter I think it’s time to make an UNPLUGGED album for the fans for the holidays….or maybe we already did…hmmmm,” he then tweeted to Dan Kanter, the singer’s musical director and guitarist. “Maybe we need to give everybody an UNPLUGGED acoustic album with that new song I cut in Hawaii for the holidays…thoughts???”
Bieber, who plays acoustic guitar during many of his live performances, then revealed that he has already recorded songs for the album. Further information, including the release date and the album’s title, was not available at press time. “So I’m thinking about breaking out the acoustic guitar and having some fun… …so an UNPLUGGED album for the HOLIDAYS????” he wrote. “Listening to tracks from the new UNPLUGGED acoustic album. feeling really good about it. dankanter u excited. back to the roots.”
Kanter tweeted about the vibe of the album. “@justinbieber Loving the percussion… Cajones and congas!” he teased. “Definitely an influence from our travels around the world!”
At the VMAs, Bieber revealed that he is working on an album of all-new music as well. “[It'll] probably [come out] fourth quarter next year,” he said. “Drake is gonna be on that album; I’m not sure [who else]. I’m gonna ask him if he can get [Lil] Wayne on there.”
