The 2020 American Music Awards just wrapped up on Sunday night. Popular musical artists took home the most notable honors.
According to Deadline, The Weeknd, Taylor Swift, and Doja Cat emerged as top winners at the 2020 American Music Awards.
The ceremony saw amazing performances from the best, globally known artists. Taraji P. Henson hosted the event. While many celebs were absent due to COVID-19, others presented their acts with proper social distancing.
Those who didn’t attend the show included Beyonce, Jay Z, and Dolly Parton.
2020 American Music Awards winners
Those who were there to perform and receive their respected awards included Shawn Mendes, Jennifer Lopez, and Billie Eilish. Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, BTS, The Weeknd, and Kenny G, and Darius Rucker also showed their energy on stage.
This year’s version also introduced new categories in rap, hip-hop, and Latin genres.
Here are all the announced winners of AMAs:
- Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift - New Artist of the Year
Doja Cat - The collaboration of the Year
Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, 10,000 Hours - Favorite Social Artist
BTS - Favorite Music Video
Taylor Swift, Cardigan - Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock
Justin Bieber - Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock
Taylor Swift - Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock
BTS - Favorite Album – Pop/Rock
Harry Styles, Fine Line - Favorite Song – Pop/Rock
Dua Lipa, Don’t Start Now. - Favorite Male Artist – Country
Kane Brown - Favorite Female Artist- Country
Maren Morris - Favorite Duo or Group – Country
Dan + Shay - Favorite Album – Country
Blake Shelton, Fully Loaded: God’s Country - Favorite Song – Country
Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, 10,000 Hours - Favorite Male Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop
Juice WRLD - Favorite Female Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop
Nicki Minaj - Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop
Roddy Ricch, Please Forgive Me For Being Anti Social - Favorite Song – Rap/Hip-Hop
Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion, WAP - Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B
The Weeknd - Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B
Doja Cat - Favorite Album – Soul/R&B
The Weeknd, After Hours - Favorite Song – Soul/R&B
The Weeknd, Heartless - Favorite Male Artist – Latin
Bad Bunny - Favorite Female Artist- Latin
Becky G - Favorite Album – Latin
Bad Bunny, YHLQMDLG - Favorite Song – Latin
Karol G & Nicki Minaj, Tusa - Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock
Twenty-One Pilots - Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary
Jonas Brothers - Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational
Lauren Daigle - Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
Lady Gaga - Favorite Soundtrack
Birds of Prey: The Album
Impact of the pandemic on award shows
The year has witnessed a lot of cancellations in terms of entertainment moments. Whether it be anticipated movies or award ceremonies, so far, it’s been an unbearable situation for everyone.
And considering that, each upcoming event is trying to maintain the audience interest with changes in organizing the shows. And 2020 American Music Awards is another example of that. Even many film festivals have moved to online streaming services now. And it will continue to happen unless there’s a new vaccine in the future.
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