Taylor Swift Wins Big At AMA’s

During her acceptance speech Taylor said, “This award and every single award given out tonight were voted on by the people, and you know what else is voted on by the people is the midterm elections on November 6th. Get out and vote.”

Other highlights:

– Host Tracee Ellis Ross took the stage by rapping along to Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow,” complete with a blinged out grill on her teeth that said “TER.” Ross removed her jacket to reveal a sequined bodysuit before she danced onstage to the Childish Gambino song “This is America.” Ross continued to dance along to an impressive number of songs, including “APES**T” by Beyonc and Jay-Z, “Respect” by Aretha Franklin and “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars. Ross moved onto “Run the World (Girls)” by Beyonc, dancing against a backdrop of photos of influential women, including Mother Teresa, Oprah and Carol Burnett.

– Tracee Ellis Ross had a moment where she explored the names of modern singers, coming up with some pretty creative explanations for them. G-Easy? He’s a gangsta who likes to take it easy. Post Malone is obviously the third child, so there’s a Pre and a Mid before him. She presumed that Halsey had a lot of sore throats as a child. “And of course then there’s Lil Dicky,” Ross said. After letting that simmer for a moment, she added, “I have no idea what that one means.”

– Billy Eichner and Kathryn Hahn introduced the award for Adult Contemporary Artist – but first, they made sure to encourage young people to register to vote before announcing who won (Shawn Mendes).

– Lauren Daigle and Kane Brown presented the award for soul/R&B album and paid tribute to late artist XXXTentacion, with Daigle saying, “Tragically, the bright promise of one is gone too soon.” XXXTentacion won the award for his album ?. X’s mother, Cleopatra Bernard, accepted the award on his behalf.

-The show paid tribute to Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin with a retrospective video about the late singer’s career and legacy. Franklin’s contemporary, Gladys Knight, sang “Amazing Grace” in front of portraits of the late diva. Gospel singer Donnie McClurkin performed Franklin’s “Climbing Higher Mountains” before introducing CeCe Winans, who sang “Oh Mary Don’t You Weep” with a gospel choir. Ledisi joined to sing “How I Got Over” before Mary Mary took the stage to close out the tribute.

Winners:

Artist Of The Year: Taylor Swift
New Artist Of The Year Presented By Capital One Savor Card: Camila Cabello
Collaboration Of The Year: Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – “Havana”
Tour Of The Year: Taylor Swift
Favorite Music Video: Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – “Havana”
Favorite Social Artist: BTS
Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock: Post Malone
Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock: Taylor Swift
Favorite Duo Or Group – Pop/Rock: Migos
Favorite Album – Pop/Rock: Taylor Swift “reputation”
Favorite Song- Pop/Rock: Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug “Havana”
Favorite Male Artist – Country: Kane Brown
Favorite Female Artist – Country: Carrie Underwood
Favorite Duo Or Group – Country: Florida Georgia Line
Favorite Album – Country: Kane Brown – Kane Brown
Favorite Song – Country: Kane Brown – “Heaven”
Favorite Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop: Cardi B
Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop: Post Malone – beerbongs & bentleys
Favorite Song – Rap/Hip-Hop: Cardi B – “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”
Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B: Khalid
Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B: Rihanna
Favorite Album – Soul/R&B: XXXTENTACION – 17
Favorite Song – Soul/R&B: Bruno Mars & Cardi B – “Finesse”
Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock: Panic! At The Disco
Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary: Shawn Mendes
Favorite Artist – Latin: Daddy Yankee
Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational: Lauren Daigle
Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music: Marshmello
Favorite Soundtrack: Black Panther

by CFJCToday

Taylor Swift Wins Big At AMA’s

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