American Music Awards 2015 winners list: One Direction bags artist of the year
The 43rd Annual American Music Awards concluded at Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, US. Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, the glamorous event featured some of the most talented and famous artists as performers and presenters.
Dedicated to honouring the year's most talented artists and their work, the AMAs 2015, held on 22 November, had Taylor Swift leading the nominations with a whopping six, including artist of the year. Some of the other nominees this year included Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5, and One Direction.
Check out the complete list of winners below:
Artist of the Year: One Direction
Song of the Year: "Blank Space," Taylor Swift
Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist: Ed Sheeran
Favourite Pop/Rock Album: 1989, Taylor Swift
Favourite Soul/R&B Album: Beauty Behind the Madness, The Weeknd
Favourite Country Duo or Group: Florida Georgia Line
Favourite Country Album: Anything Goes, Florida Georgia Line
Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist: Rihanna
Favourite Pop/Rock Duo or Group: One Direction
Favourite Latin Artist: Enrique Iglesias
Favourite Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Casting Crowns
Favourite Electronic Dance Music Artist: Calvin Harris
Favourite Adult Contemporary Artist: Taylor Swift
Favourite Country Male Artist: Luke Bryan
Top Soundtrack: Pitch Perfect 2
Favourite Rap/Hip Hop Album: The Pinkprint, Nicki Minaj
New Artist of the Year Presented by Kohl's: Sam Hunt
Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist: Ariana Grande
Favourite Country Female Artist: Carrie Underwood
Collaboration of the Year Un-Leashed by T-Mobile: "Where Are Ü Now," Skrillex & Diplo feat. Justin Bieber
Favourite Alternative Rock Artist: Fall Out Boy
Favourite Rap/Hip Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Favourite Soul/R&B Male Artist: The Weeknd
The event also featured performances by Lopez, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Coldplay, Nick Jonas, One Direction, Demi Lovato and Carrie Underwood among others. Celine Dion also performed a special rendition of Edith Piaf's Hymne à L'Amour at the event as a tribute to the victims of the Paris terror attacks.
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