2018 American Music Awards: See The Full List Of Winners
Tonight is the night of the 2018 American Music Awards, and it will be a must-watch event. Many of music’s biggest stars are descending on Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater for an evening hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross. Taylor Swift will kick things off with a live rendition of “I Did Something Bad,” and other anticipated performers include Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes and Zedd. Organizers have also planned a tribute to the Queen Of Soul, Aretha Franklin, and Panic! At The Disco will honor Queen. All things considered, it is shaping up to be a big night for live music. But the question remains who will come out on top when it comes time to claim the awards.
With eight nods a piece, Cardi B and Drake lead the pack of nominees. The “I Like It” rapper is competing in several of the night’s biggest categories including New Artist of the Year. She is also in the running for the title of Favorite Female Artist in both the Pop/Rock and Rap/Hip-Hop categories. Meanwhile, the “In My Feelings” hitmaker is up for the title of Artist of the Year. There he competes against Imagine Dragons, Post Malone, Ed Sheeran and Taylor. Post and Ed each nabbed six nominations, while Taylor and Camila trail closely behind with five a piece.
Other notable nominees include the likes of K-Pop royalty BTS. The septet is in the running for the title of Favorite Social Artist and are likely to be taking home a trophy if their dedicated Army has anything to say about it. Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line’s chart-dominating “Meant To Be” is up for Collaboration of the Year and Favorite Song – Country. Hopefully she is able to snag at least one of the awards. Keep an eye on the New Artist of the Year category, as it is a particularly talented bunch competing for the honor. Cardi and Camila face off against Dua Lipa, Khalid and XXXTenatacion.
Who will take home the awards once the show officially airs tonight (October 9)? All will be revealed in time. While we wait for the show to start, reacquaint yourself with the nominees here and check back throughout the night to find out who won what. Also keep an eye peeled for our post on the performances here and red carpet looks here. We’ll be updating the winners list (below) in real time.
Favorite Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop
Cardi B
Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock
Post Malone
Tour of the Year
Taylor Swift
Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B
Khalid
Favorite Song – Pop/Rock
Camila Cabello “Havana (feat. Young Thug)”
Favorite Female Artist – Country
Carrie Underwood
Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary
Shawn Mendes
Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock
Migos
Favorite Album – Soul/R&B
XXXTentacion, 17
Favorite Album – Pop/Rock
Taylor Swift, Reputation
Favorite Male Artist – Country
Kane Brown
New Artist of the Year
Camila Cabello
Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift
Collaboration of the Year
Bruno Mars and Cardi B, “Finesse”
Favorite Music Video
Camila Cabello “Havana (feat. Young Thug)”
Favorite Soundtrack
Black Panther
Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock
Taylor Swift
Favorite Duo or Group – Country
Florida Georgia Line
Favorite Album – Country
Kane Brown, Kane Brown
Favorite Song – Country
Kane Brown, “Heaven”
Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop
Post Malone, Beerbongs + Bentleys
Favorite Song – Rap/Hip-Hop
Cardi B, “Bodak Yellow”
Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B
Rihanna
Favorite Song – Soul/R&B
Khalid, “Young Dumb & Broke”
Ella Mai, “Boo’d Up”
Bruno Mars and Cardi B, “Finesse”
Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock
Panic! at the Disco
Favorite Artist – Latin
Daddy Yankee
Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational
Lauren Daigle
Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music
Marshmello
Favorite Social Artist
BTS
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