The American Music Awards aired live on ABC from the Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theatre Sunday, November 22, 2015. Host Jennifer Lopez wowed the crowd with her opening number dance tribute to the 2015 hit songs. Her performance was phenomenal and her wardrobe changes were even more impressive. She rocked some sexy fashion looks that made us drool…and made us want to go directly to the gym after the show.
Presentations & Favorite Performances
Celine Dion offered a tribute to the victims in Paris by singing Hymne à l’amour.
Prince presented the first AMA of the evening for Soul R&B Album of the year to The Weeknd.
The group 5 Second Of Summer set the momentum for was to be a great night of music by performing their hit single Hey Everybody. Selena Gomes followed with Same Old Love.
Tyrese Gibson along with his daughter presented the Top Movie Soundtrack to Pitch Perfect 2.
Kylie Jenner and model GiGi presented the Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop award to Nicki Minaj.
Gwen Stephani offered an emotional rendition of Used To Love You.
Paula Abdul is amazing, isn’t she? Still a beauty.
The Awards
Artist of the year – One Direction
New artist of the year (presented by KOHL’S) – Sam Hunt
Song of the year – Taylor Swift, Blank Space
Collaboration of the year (un-leashed by T-MOBILE) – Skrillex & Diplo feat. Justin Bieber, Where Are Ü Now
Pop/Rock
Favorite male artist – Ed Sheeran
Favorite female artist – Ariana Grande
Favorite duo or group – One Direction
Favorite album – Taylor Swift 1989
Country
Favorite male artist – Luke Bryan
Favorite female artist – Carrie Underwood
Favorite duo or group – Florida Georgia Line
Favorite album – Florida Georgia Line, Anything Goes
Rap/Hip-Hop
Favorite artist – Nicki Minaj
Favorite album – Nicki Minaj, The Pinkprint
Soul/R&B
Favorite male artist – The Weeknd
Favorite female artist – Rihanna
Favorite album – The Weeknd, Beauty Behind the Madness
Alternative Rock
Favorite artist – Fall Out Boy
Adult Contemporary
Favorite artist – Taylor Swift
Latin
Favorite artist – Enrique Iglesias
Contemporary Inspirational
Favorite artist – Casting Crowns
Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
Favorite artist – Calvin Harris
Top soundtrack – Pitch Perfect 2
For a detailed listing of this event, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Music_Awards_of_2015