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The 42nd American Music Awards was held last November 23, 2014.

 

The awards credited the most popular artists and albums of the year 2014.

One Direction had the best of the best that night as they took home three awards namely Favortie band, Favorite Pop/Rock Album and Artist Of The Year!

The AMA was packed with exciting performances and thrills! By performances I recommend you see an amazing performance of a crazy Taylor Swift live!

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Here are the awardees and their corresponding awards:

One Direction

Artist of the Year

5 Seconds of Summer

New Artist of the Year

Enrique Iglesias

Favorite Latin Artist

Sam Smith

Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist

Midnight Memories

One Direction

Favorite Pop/Rock Album

Dark Horse

Katy Perry, Juicy J

Single of the Year

Just as I Am

Brantley Gilbert

Favorite Country Album

Katy Perry

Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist

Carrie Underwood

Favorite Country Female Artist

The New Classic

Iggy Azalea

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album

Florida Georgia Line

Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group

Katy Perry

Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist

One Direction

Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group

Beyoncé

Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist

Luke Bryan

Favorite Country Male Artist

Iggy Azalea

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist

John Legend

Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist

Frozen

Favorite Soundtrack

Beyoncé

Beyoncé

Favorite Soul/R&B Album

Casting Crowns

Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist

Calvin Harris

Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist

Imagine Dragons

Favorite Alternative Artist


The show was mostly performances and some awarding.

Kudos to the winners!

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