Although Katy Perryspent the American MusicAwards on the other side of the Pacific, the Prism singer was still the nights biggest winner, taking home three trophies to lead the pop field. One Directionalso scored three AMAs, while Iggy Azaleaand Beyonceach won in two categories. Taylor Swiftwas the recipient of the first Dick Clark Award for Excellence, which was presented to her by Diana Ross.
Perry, who delivered her acceptance speech from Australia where the Prismatic World Tour is currently stationed took home Single of the Year, which went to Dark Horse featuring Juicy J. Perry was also named the Favorite Female Artist in both the Pop/Rock and Adult Contemporary divisions. Meanwhile, on NBCs Sunday Night Football, that broadcast officially confirmed that Perry would be the 2015 Super Bowl XLIX halftime performer.
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One Direction were the evenings other big winners, grabbing three awards for Artist of the Year, Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group and Favorite Pop/Rock Album for Midnight Memories. Azalea earned two AMAs: Favorite Rap/Hip-Hops Favorite Artist and Favorite Album for The New Classic. Beyonc won the same two awards in the Soul/R&B division for her eponymous album.
Aside from all the awards, the real draw of the AMAs werethe unique performances, from Swifts show-opening Blank Spaceto One Directions laidback Night Changesto Jennifer Lopez and Azaleas booty-shaking finale. Other performers included Charli XCX, the Bang Bang trio of Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, Fergie, Lil Wayne, Mary J. Blige and a beamed-in Garth Brooks. However, the real highlightof the AMAs was a throat lozenge commercialstarring Waka Flocka Flame.
Check out the complete list of American Music Award winners:
Single of the Year
Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J Dark Horse
Artist of the Year
One Direction
New Artist of the Year
5 Seconds of Summer
Dick Clark Award for Excellence
Taylor Swift
Favorite Male Artist Pop/Rock
Sam Smith
Favorite Female Artist Pop/Rock
Katy Perry
Favorite Band, Duo or Group Pop/Rock
One Direction
Favorite Album Pop/Rock
One Direction Midnight Memories
Favorite Male Artist Country
Luke Bryan
Favorite Female Artist Country
Carrie Underwood
Favorite Band, Duo or Group Country
Florida Georgia Line
Favorite Album Country
Brantley Gilbert Just As I Am
Favorite Artist Rap/Hip-Hop
Iggy Azalea
Favorite Album Rap/Hip-Hop
Iggy Azalea The New Classic
Favorite Male Artist Soul/R&B
John Legend
Favorite Female Artist Soul/R&B
Beyonc
Favorite Album Soul/R&B
Beyonc Beyonc
Favorite Artist Alternative Rock
Imagine Dragons
Favorite Artist Adult Contemporary
Katy Perry
Favorite Artist Latin
Enrique Iglesias
Favorite Artist Contemporary Inspirational
Casting Crowns
Favorite Artist Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
Calvin Harris
Top Soundtrack
Frozen