The 2018 American Music Awards unfolded in all its glory last night in Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. As usual, a star-studded list of attendees took their seats to witness their colleagues perform and grab awards. There were many spectacular live performances such as “I Did Something Bad” by Taylor Swift, “I Like It” by Cardi B and J Balvin, “One Kiss” by Dua Lipa, “Jumpsuit” by Twenty One Pilots, “With You” by Mariah Carey and more.
However, Taylor Swift managed to steal the show by grabbing 4 awards including the coveted ‘Artist of the Year’ and ‘Album of the Year’ for ‘Reputation‘ album. Camila Cabello matched Taylor’s number of wins while grabbing ‘New Artist of the Year’ and ‘Collaboration of the Year’ and ‘Video of the Year’ for “Havana.”
Complete List of Nominees and Winners at 2018 American Music Awards
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Drake
Imagine Dragons
Post Malone
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift *WINNER
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE
Camila Cabello *WINNER
Cardi B
Khalid
Dua Lipa
XXXTENTACION
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug, “Havana” *WINNER
Post Malone ft. 21 Savage, “Rockstar”
Bruno Mars & Cardi B, “Finesse”
Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, “Meant To Be”
Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey, “The Middle”
TOUR OF THE YEAR
Beyoncé & JAY–Z
Bruno Mars
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift *WINNER
U2
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug, “Havana” *WINNER
Cardi B, “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”
Drake, “God’s Plan”
FAVOURITE SOCIAL ARTIST
BTS *WINNER
Cardi B
Ariana Grande
Demi Lovato
Shawn Mendes
FAVOURITE MALE ARTIST — POP/ROCK
Drake
Post Malone *WINNER
Ed Sheeran
FAVOURITE FEMALE ARTIST — POP/ROCK
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Taylor Swift *WINNER
FAVOURITE DUO OR GROUP — POP/ROCK
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
Migos *WINNER
FAVOURITE ALBUM — POP/ROCK
Drake, “Scorpion”
Ed Sheeran, “÷ (Divide)”
Taylor Swift, ‘reputation’ *WINNER
FAVOURITE SONG- — POP/ROCK
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug, “Havana” *WINNER
Drake, “God’s Plan”
Ed Sheeran, “Perfect”
FAVOURITE MALE ARTIST — COUNTRY
Kane Brown *WINNER
Luke Bryan
Thomas Rhett
FAVOURITE FEMALE ARTIST — COUNTRY
Kelsea Ballerini
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood *WINNER
FAVOURITE DUO or GROUP — COUNTRY
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line *WINNER
LANCO
FAVOURITE ALBUM — COUNTRY
Kane Brown, “Kane Brown” *WINNER
Luke Combs, “This One’s For You”
Thomas Rhett, “Life Changes”
FAVOURITE SONG — COUNTRY
Kane Brown, “Heaven” *WINNER
Dan + Shay, “Tequila”
Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, “Meant To Be”
FAVOURITE ARTIST — RAP/HIP-HOP
Cardi B *WINNER
Drake
Post Malone
FAVOURITE ALBUM — RAP/HIP-HOP
Drake, “Scorpion”
Lil Uzi Vert, “Luv Is Rage 2”
Post Malone, “beerbongs & bentleys” *WINNER
FAVOURITE SONG — RAP/HIP-HOP
Cardi B “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” *WINNER
Drake “God’s Plan”
Post Malone ft. 21 Savage “Rockstar”
FAVOURITE MALE ARTIST — SOUL/R&B
Khalid *WINNER
Bruno Mars
The Weeknd
FAVOURITE FEMALE ARTIST — SOUL/R&B
Ella Mai
Rihanna *WINNER
SZA
FAVORITE ALBUM — SOUL/R&B
Khalid “American Teen”
SZA “CTRL”
XXXTENTACION “17” *WINNER
FAVORITE SONG — SOUL/R&B
Khalid “Young Dumb & Broke”
Ella Mai “Boo’d Up”
Bruno Mars & Cardi B “Finesse” *WINNER
FAVORITE ARTIST — ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Imagine Dragons
Panic! At The Disco *WINNER
Portugal. The Man
FAVORITE ARTIST — ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Shawn Mendes *WINNER
P!NK
Ed Sheeran
FAVORITE ARTIST — LATIN
J Balvin
Daddy Yankee *WINNER
Ozuna
FAVORITE ARTIST — CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Lauren Daigle *WINNER
MercyMe
Zach Williams
FAVORITE ARTIST — ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)
The Chainsmokers
Marshmello *WINNER
Zedd
FAVOURITE SOUNDTRACK
“Black Panther: The Album, Music From And Inspired By” *WINNER
“The Greatest Showman”
“The Fate of the Furious: The Album”
What do you think about the winners of the American Music Awards 2018? Did your favourite artist grab an award?
