American Music Awards 2010: Performances & Winners
The American Music Awards 2010 took place last night in LA. Big winners of the night were Justin Beiber, who walked away with 3 of the 4 awards he was nominated for (including Artist of the Year), and Usher, who scooped Favourite Soul/R&B Album for Raymond v. Raymond, and Favourite Male Soul/R&B Artist. All awards are voted for by the audience, which explains many of the night’s wins.
Performances came from acts including P!nk, Usher, Black Eyed Peas, Santana, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, New Kids On The Block x The Backstreet Boys, Taylor Swift and Rihanna (above) who opened the show with a medley of Loud album cuts, “What’s My Name,” “Love The Way You Lie,” and “Only Girl In The World.” The show was reported to be a little lacklustre, and most of the performances were a sonic nightmare, with acts going off-key and out of tune. Also highlighted by last night’s show was the integration of European dance music in America’s current pop scene. Check out the full list of winners below:
AMA 2010 WINNERS
Favorite Soul/R&B Album: Usher, Raymond v. Raymond
Favorite Pop Rock Band/Duo/Group: The Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Latin Music Artist: Shakira
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist: Rihanna
Favorite Country Male Artist: Brad Paisley
Favorite Breakthrough Artist: Justin Bieber
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist: Justin Bieber
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist: Lady GaGa
Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group: Lady Antebellum
Favorite Alternative Rock Music Artist: Muse
Favorite Adult Contemporary Music Artist: Michael Bublé
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist: Usher
Artist of the Year: Justin Bieber
Head under the jump to watch performances from Diddy Dirty Money, Ne-Yo, Usher, P!nk, Christina Aguilera and Justin Bieber.
Diddy goes ‘Puff Daddy circa 95’ during Diddy Dirty Money’s performance of “Coming Home”
Justin Bieber performs “Pray” with gospel choir
Pink – “Raise Your Glass”
Christina Aguilera – “Express” from the Burlesque soundtrack
Usher x Swedish House Mafia – “DJ Got Us Falling In Love”
Ne-Yo – “Champagne Life”, “One In A Million” & “Beautiful Monster”
[All videos via Yardie]