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.