The 43rd Annual American Music Awards was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. It was broadcast on ABC and hosted by Jennifer Lopez. With three awards, Taylor Swift was the big winner of the night. Jared Leto presented a eulogy mourning the November 2015 Paris attacks prior to presenting Celine Dion for her tributing performance.
The 43rd Annual American Music Awards Winners :
Artist of the Year: One Direction
Song of the Year: "Blank Space," Taylor Swift
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist: Ed Sheeran
Favorite Pop/Rock Album: 1989, Taylor Swift
Favorite Soul/R&B Album: Beauty Behind the Madness, The Weeknd
Favorite Country Duo or Group: Florida Georgia Line
Favorite Country Album: Anything Goes, Florida Georgia Line
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist: Rihanna
Favorite Pop/Rock Duo or Group: One Direction
Favorite Latin Artist: Enrique Iglesias
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Casting Crowns
Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist: Calvin Harris
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Country Male Artist: Luke Bryan
Top Soundtrack: Pitch Perfect 2
Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Album: The Pinkprint, Nicki Minaj
New Artist of the Year Presented by Kohl's: Sam Hunt
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist: Ariana Grande
Favorite Country Female Artist: Carrie Underwood
Collaboration of the Year Un-Leashed by T-Mobile: "Where Are Ü Now," Skrillex & Diplo feat. Justin Bieber
Favorite Alternative Rock Artist: Fall Out Boy
Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist: The Weeknd
