Drake went into the 2016 American Music Awards with the most nominations, however it was Justin Bieber who proved to be the night’s big winner. Drake earned a record-setting 13 nominations and came away with three trophies while Bieber picked up four wins including Video of the Year honors. Rihanna was the winner in three categories during the AMAs hosted by Jay Pharoah and Gigi Hadid.
Among the performers who took the stage during the fan-voted awards show were Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, James Bay, Fifth Harmony, Niall Horan, John Legend, Shawn Mendes, Twenty One Pilots, The Weeknd, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Green Day, Sting, and Ariana Grande. In addition to performing, Grande took home the night’s top honor of Artist of the Year.
2016 AMA Winners
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD OF MERIT
Sting
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Ariana Grande
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR UN-LEASHED BY T-MOBILE
Zayn
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Fifth Harmony Featuring Ty Dolla $ign “Work From Home”
TOUR OF THE YEAR
Beyoncé
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Justin Bieber “Sorry”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Justin Bieber
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP ROCK
Selena Gomez
FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP – POP/ROCK
Twenty One Pilots
FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK
Justin Bieber “Purpose”
FAVORITE SONG – POP/ROCK
Justin Bieber “Love Yourself”
FAVROITE MALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Blake Shelton
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Carrie Underwood
FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP – COUNTRY
Florida Georigia Line
FAVORITE ALBUM – COUNTRY
Carrie Underwood “Storyteller”
FAVORITE SONG – COUNTRY
Tim McGraw “Humble And Kind”
FAVRORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP
Drake
FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP
Drake “Views”
FAVORITE SONG – RAP/HIP-HOP
Drake “Hotline Bling”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Chris Brown
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Rihanna
FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B
Rihanna “Anti”
FAVORITE SONG – SOUL/R&B
Rihanna Featuring Drake “Work”
FAVORITE ARTIST – ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Twenty One Pilots
FAVORITE ARTIST – ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Adele
FAVORITE ARTIST – LATIN
Enrique Iglesias
FAVORITE ARTIST – CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Hillsong UNITED
FAVROITE ARTIST – ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)
The Chainsmokers
TOP SOUNDTRACK
Purple Rain