Les American Music Awards, l'une des cérémonies les plus importantes des Etats-Unis, récompensent les meilleurs artistes de la scène musicale. Cette année, figurent parmi les nommés : Alicia Keys, Usher, Coldplay, Kanye West, Rihanna ou encore Colbie Baillat.

La cérémonie a eu lieu dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi (en France sur W9).

Le palmarès :

POP/ROCK MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist: Chris Brown
Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: DAUGHTRY
Favorite Album: Alicia Keys' "As I Am"

COUNTRY MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist: Brad Paisley
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
Favorite Album: Carrie Underwood's "Carnival Ride"

RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist: Kanye West
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Three 6 Mafia
Favorite Album: Kanye West's "Graduation"

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist: Chris Brown
Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna
Favorite Album: Alicia Keys' "As I Am"

T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST

Breakthrough Artist: Jonas Brothers

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

Favorite Artist: Third Day

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC

Favorite Artist: Linkin Park

ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

Favorite Artist: Jordin Sparks

SOUNDTRACKS

Favorite Album: "Alvin and the Chipmunks" soundtrack album

LATIN MUSIC

Favorite Artist: Enrique Iglesias

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Artist of the Year: Chris Brown